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Yakima Products, Inc., the innovation leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions, has boat owners covered in 2014 with two new boat carriers. The SweetRoll™and JayLow™ bring together easy installation and versatility at accessible price points.

Yakima has long been an innovator in the boat mount market, with an eye on getting watersports lovers and their gear to the water quickly, safely and easily. These two new mounts up the ante even further, providing the easiest installation and use yet.

“Our new boat mounts are all about out-of-the-box usability for the consumer. The SweetRoll and JayLow come fully assembled, are compatible with all types of crossbars and have load-assist features built in. All these exceptional features add up to a great experience for paddlers at varying experience levels” said Evan Hampton, Yakima Product Manager.

SweetRoll

This premium load-assist kayak mount provides kayakers with a unique one-box solution for their boat-carrying needs.
The robust set includes two front saddles and two rear saddles with integrated rollers, making loading the kayak a breeze. The base is spring-loaded, so it automatically adjusts when loading and minimizes rattling when empty.
The versatile SweetRoll is also adjustable to a variety of hull sizes. Articulating paddles tilt to adjust to a variety of hull sizes, alleviating pressure points, while the padded, wing-shaped surface hugs and protects both flat and steep hull types.
The SweetRoll is as easy to install as it is to use. It comes fully assembled and features a tool-free installation. Thanks to its universal attachment, it’s compatible with round, square, factory and aerodynamic bars, and it includes an anti-rotation adapter for round bars.

Features

• Tool-free install for all bar types
• Integrated rollers for easy loading
• Includes heavy-duty straps with simple strap management solution and bow/stern tie-downs for added stability
• Locks to crossbars with SKS Lock Cores (sold separately)

MSRP: $219
Available: Spring 2014

JayLow

Behold the switchblade of kayak carriers. With multiple settings and cam-lever operation, the JayLow can carry one boat when in the J-cradle position, two boats when in the vertical position and can fold flat for when not in use.
The JayLow comes fully assembled, installs without tools and is compatible with all crossbars. The integrated ramp system makes boat loading painless, and the soft, over-molded, grooved base cushions the boat and allows for easy cleaning of sand and grit once the adventure is over.

Features

• Tool-free install for all bar types
• Folds down when not in use for better aerodynamics
• Carry one boat in J-cradle position or two boats in vertical position
• Integrated ramp system making loading painless
• Includes heavy-duty straps with simple strap management solution and bow/stern tie-downs for added stability
• Locks to crossbars with SKS Lock Cores (sold separately)

MSRP: $159
Available: Spring 2014

About Yakima
Yakima Products, Inc. is a world leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions for a variety of consumers, from outdoor enthusiasts to car aficionados. The portfolios of brands include: Yakima, Whispbar and Prorack.
Each of the individual brands offer a variety of cargo management products including racks for bikes, boats, ski equipment and other gear, cargo boxes and bags and high performance multi-sport trailers.
The Yakima Products, Inc. global headquarters is in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit http://www.yakima.com.

From SNEWS
By Julie Atherton

From Yackle Brother’s Racing

As previous owner of Yakima Racks leading competitor comparable hitch rank, I come to this dance with a wealth of experience of what is needed and good about this type of Rack. I AM NOW THE HAPPIEST GUY ON THE PLANET!!!!!!!!
The first thing I noticed about the HoldUp is its quality! Every part of this unit was built for the job it was meant to perform. Unlike other racks, it is stable, no flopping side to side and up and down us you drive down less than perfect roads. All of the components are quality in construction and their integration in to one unit was well thought out! 

Second, the ratching wheel locks are secure when adjust in the traveling mode, no more loosing ratch locks while you trave which was the main-stay of our other racks!

Third, the wheel strap assembly is a fixed point attachment. This eliminates the float that happened in the other design, which always ended up, when coupled with leading competitor’s insecure ratch lock system, allowing our bikes to flop around on the rack. Yakima’s HoldUp design gives me the confidence that our bikes are permanently secure on the rack, until we remove them at our destination!

Fourth, the HoldUp’s 3 positions (springpin and pin system): up, bike carry mode and down (vehicle access mode) gives me all the flexiibly I need for comfort and convienence to have the hitch always on our vehicle. Unlike the leading competitors pivoting syetem it work easy and effortlessly. No more struggles with the handle and bar system that wears to the point where it took massive force and then enevitable jerry-rigged repairs just to make it function!

Lastly, Yakima Tw HoldUp bike cable lock system is easy and convenient to use. Just pull it out of its secure storage position and wrap it around your bike and snap it onto the post. That’s it it’s done! To undo just slip your key into the lock which is in a convenient location and turn. Gone is the incredibly cumbersome cable locks of the leading competitors offering. No more trying to insert a y-forked end into a lock and aligning it just right so the lock actual turns. No more key needed to lock and unlock your bike, where Yakima offers a click-in locked mode. Those of you who have had one of the other guy’s hitches can know the PAIN I experience each time I used those darn locks!

Treat yourself to a Yakima Rack, a Cargo Box or other fine product and you’ll be happy you you made the purchase.