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 enlarge | Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
List Price: $129.00
Buy New: $89.00
You Save: $40.00 (31%)
New (10) Used (1) from $40.00
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 30746
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.5
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: 830
Model: 830
UPC: 091021830172
EAN: 0091021830172
ASIN: B0001FUAXQ
Release Date: August 4, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Cheap and it works. August 8, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have two kayaks, and the Stacker works great. Everything you need comes in the kit. The ties are long enough for two boats.. not sure you would be able to get 4 boats in , but it might be possible. I gave it 4 stars... the only down side to the system is trying to slip the tie into the stacker while it is on the roof. I have a SUV and trying to get my arm over the boat to slip the tie in through the hole on the stacker is a bit difficult. Now that I think of it.. you could just put one boat up first, then put the tie in before you put the other boat on.
Anyway, this is the cheapest way to hold two boats on the roof....and it works well.
 Most affordable model for multiple kayaks July 18, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Before I bought the Thule 830 I looked at the 835XT which is extremely popular around New England. Retail price for two 835s (to hold two kayaks) is well over 250 bucks as of this writing. Sure, it's probably easier to load a kayak on the 835 instead of the 830, but it's not just the price, it's also the added wind resistance and possible drop in gas mileage that could result.
The Thule 830 is a little bit more complicated to use, but it's more versatile than more expensive models. The two center rests fold down when not in use (and thus reduces drag) and it can handle up to four kayaks if your roof is big enough. It's a little more difficult to use than the 835 because there's no cradle for you to just plop the kayak into. Instead, you have to sort of balance the Kayak against the two posts while you tie it down. Also, the other drawback is that the straps provided are really only intended for one kayak. You could perhaps push it and use them for two, but another set of straps is probably best.
Installation on a Honda factory installed rack was easy. From the looks of the instructions, the 830 should be adaptable to most car roof racks. But check with Thule if you're in doubt.
I'm definitely pleased with this model. There really was no other choice given the price and versatility.
Thule 830 - Good Product February 17, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a good product which does very well what it is designed to do. Since Thule is alone in the field, the price is a bit high but solves the problem of getting multiple kayaks to the water.
Very Sturdy. March 3, 2006
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Installed it basically to put 2 kayaks on top of the car instead of just one. Installation was pretty easy and it is nice the way it can be folded down for convenience. Handled the job just fine. Put two 15 ft sit-on-top kayaks on the TrailBlazer's factory installed rack with the Stacker.
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