I use Yakima racks. A fine product, you can get them at many major retail
chains.  (I got mine at REI.)  They aren't cheap.

I don't find the foam blocks to be as sturdy and reliable.  They can slide
around, and the straps have to run into the vehicle.

Joy
On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:03 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> Foam blocks that attached to cross-carrier bars are very effective for
> Kayaks.  You can find these at stores that sell kayaks.
>
> 2008/10/10 Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>:
>  > Sorry...Freshwater 14' see this:
> >
> http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/outdoors/marine/kayaks&start=0&selectedSKU=0142-02305-0306
> >
> > except mine is 14'.
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:45 PM, Stacie Wunsch <swunsch@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> What kind of kayak -- whitewater or sea?
> >>
> >> I've found that you don't need the kayak attachment for a whitewater
> one,
> >> you can just as effectively tie it down to the cross bars.
> >>
> >> Stace
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Oct 10, 2008, at 2:30 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
> >>
> >> Can anyone recommend a kayak/luggage carrier that is available at a
> >>> national
> >>> chain?  I would like to actually see it rather that have it shipped.  I
> >>> think I want one with raised edges and a dip in the middle for a kayak
> >>> saddle. TIA
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Michael in San Antonio
> >>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Chris S.
> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>