J‑Stacker Kayak Carrier 22.00 for a pair NEW, REG 140 bucks

camshaft · **Joined:** Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 am **Posts:** 383

If anyone is interested sams surplus in burnaby has J cradles 22.00 for a pair.
Brand new in box from costco

Over all quaility isn't bad but for 22 bucks wow..

http://www.surplussams.ca/?171D1B012C1D ... 58537C5C49

J ' Cradle Kayak Carrier
NEW IN BOX
From Costco$30.00
7435 Lowland Dr
604-433-0436
Burnaby BC

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/s ... 45011.html

140 for sportrack from MEC or other places
searching net 130.00
http://www.basspro.com/Swiss-Cargo-JSty ... 7/-1841773

Rodnak Kayak · **Posted:** Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:01 pm

Cam,
I went in and scored a pair, for $22.00 can' go wrong...Only slight prob may be plastic knob nuts to tighten the rack to the cross bar, not even a metal insert in them... It does seem Swiss Miss... err.. Swiss Cargo is not a total no name. They do go on and off easy, come with all straps and gizmos and ropes.
I don't think I can return them anyway, but again, for $22, a steal for sure, even if I only got 3-4 seasons, as the foam pads we now use are what? $20 a pair?
Anyway, thanks for the tip. :big_thumb

Did snoop on line, did not find any negatives...lots for sale at $120.00 a pair though, even in US.

camshaft · **Joined:** Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 am **Posts:** 383

Hum
I was sure that they had a metal insert in the knobs. As I cranked them down multiple times on 4-5 trips now and they have worked flawless
New knobs are pretty cheap from home depot etc

Rodnak Kayak wrote:

Cam,
I went in and scored a pair, for $22.00 can' go wrong...Only slight prob may be plastic knob nuts to tighten the rack to the cross bar, not even a metal insert in them... It does seem Swiss Miss... err.. Swiss Cargo is not a total no name. They do go on and off easy, come with all straps and gizmos and ropes.
I don't think I can return them anyway, but again, for $22, a steal for sure, even if I only got 3-4 seasons, as the foam pads we now use are what? $20 a pair?
Anyway, thanks for the tip. :big_thumb

Did snoop on line, did not find any negatives...lots for sale at $120.00 a pair though, even in US.

camshaft · **Joined:** Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 am **Posts:** 383

found some more info
http://www.swisscargoboxes.com/us_websi ... -kj01.html

http://www.swisscargoboxes.com/media/ca ... 2_copy.jpg

Quote:

‘J’ style kayak carrier offers more room on cross bars for other cargo.

Simple to use, just load kayak and secure with tie downs.

Fits virtually all brands of cross bars.

Quick fit hardware for easy

installation and removal.

Heavy duty tie down straps (2) with rustproof buckles and tie down cords

(2) with bumper hooks.

No tools required, installs in minutes.

Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Cross bars not included.

the knobs do have nuts inside them, just confirmed it..
On a side note these J stackers are almost carbon copies of the sportrack kits.
Same rope, straps etc..
Probley comes from the same factory in china or where ever...

Rodnak Kayak wrote:

Cam,
I went in and scored a pair, for $22.00 can' go wrong...Only slight prob may be plastic knob nuts to tighten the rack to the cross bar, not even a metal insert in them... It does seem Swiss Miss... err.. Swiss Cargo is not a total no name. They do go on and off easy, come with all straps and gizmos and ropes.
I don't think I can return them anyway, but again, for $22, a steal for sure, even if I only got 3-4 seasons, as the foam pads we now use are what? $20 a pair?
Anyway, thanks for the tip. :big_thumb

Did snoop on line, did not find any negatives...lots for sale at $120.00 a pair though, even in US.

puddlepaddler · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:11 pm

Have a couple set of these stackers... no issues so far. Need a couple more...
how reputable is Surplus Sam's.... thinking about doing an online purchase?

Rodnak Kayak · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:00 pm

Surplus Sam seems to be a decent place, the one on Byrne Road in burnaby anyway.
She was nice enuf to look thru the 2 I got to make sure it was all there, a steal for $22.00 a pair, includes straps, decent quality, bow and stern lines, also decent, and a snappy blue color! :mrgreen:

Off to Sechelt to try em out, but can't reserve for over 7ft anymore for our preferred sailing, so back to foam blocks, Crap :doh:

They need to build taller ferries :lol:

camshaft · **Joined:** Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 am **Posts:** 383

Well if you use a credit card you are protected no matter what. My only issue would be the shipping cost. As they do come in some rather large boxes.
What area puddle did you want them shipped ?

puddlepaddler wrote:

Have a couple set of these stackers... no issues so far. Need a couple more...
how reputable is Surplus Sam's.... thinking about doing an online purchase?

puddlepaddler · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:54 pm

Ordered two sets today. Shipping is about $24 to Harrison Mills (north of Chilliwack). I thought it was reasonable considering a trip to Vancouver would cost me at least that much in fuel and not to mention waste a day when I would rather be out on the water paddling!

reanne · **Posted:** Thu Sep 29, 2011 2:38 am

Did anyone by any chance by an extra of these that they have decided they don't need? There are no more and I'd love to get my hands on a carrier that is student budget friendly!

camshaft · **Joined:** Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 am **Posts:** 383

Serious 24 shipping ?
Wow that seriuosly a good deal as the box is a fair size to be shipped for 12 bucks each.

puddlepaddler wrote:

Ordered two sets today. Shipping is about $24 to Harrison Mills (north of Chilliwack). I thought it was reasonable considering a trip to Vancouver would cost me at least that much in fuel and not to mention waste a day when I would rather be out on the water paddling!

camshaft · **Joined:** Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 am **Posts:** 383

Have you tried to contact them if they still have some left ?
Because they had a couple dozen when I purchased mine...

Or possibly Rodnak Kayak might want to sell his..

reanne wrote:

Did anyone by any chance by an extra of these that they have decided they don't need? There are no more and I'd love to get my hands on a carrier that is student budget friendly!

reanne · **Posted:** Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:19 pm

Good thinking, I guess I could try calling them. The website showed none in the stores but you never know!

camshaft · **Joined:** Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 am **Posts:** 383

Ya I have no idea how accurate the online store is, Worth a shot to give them a call

reanne wrote:

Good thinking, I guess I could try calling them. The website showed none in the stores but you never know!

reanne · **Posted:** Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:36 pm

No luck, they sold out pretty quickly she said. I'll cross my fingers someone here bought an extra pair they'll part with!

camshaft wrote:

Ya I have no idea how accurate the online store is, Worth a shot to give them a call

reanne wrote:

Good thinking, I guess I could try calling them. The website showed none in the stores but you never know!

camshaft · **Joined:** Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 am **Posts:** 383

Not much of a deal 70 mtf now
http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/sgd/2966001470.html

But I guess still cheaper the 166 at mec

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