Thule K-Guard Kayak Carrier product code: 840

**Specifications**
Weight	4.3kg
Dimensions	62.8cm x 7.4cm x 14.6cm.
Capacity	Carries one kayak with a max 45kg load.
Fits	Yakima whispbar, prorack p bar, thule square and wing bar, holdfast and most other popular bar types

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The Thule K-Guard Kayak carrier a premium kayak carrier from Thule designed for transporting a single kayak securely and safely on a car roof rack. This is the first kayak carrier that locks to the roof rack and locks the kayak to the carrier. The K-Guard is shaped specifically to carry narrow Sea Kayaks and Touring Kayaks.

The K-Guard consists of two padded aluminium cradles and a pair of lockable roof rack straps. The cradles are tiltable for easiest possible loading and unloading of the kayak.

Compatible with standard Thule Square Bars, Aero Bars, Slide Bars, Wing Bars, and most other popular bar types.

Most roof bar systems are wide enough to transport 2 touring or sea kayaks side by side using the K Guards. You must check the roof weight capacity stated by your vehicle manufacturer.

For maximum security the kayak's bow and stern should be secured to the vehicle and for this we recommend the Thule Quick Draw Bow & Stern Line.

Very quick and easy to fit to the roof rack.
Supplied as a pair of cradles to carry one kayak.
Tiltable in a wide angle for easiest possible loading and unloading of the kayak.
Lockable - kayak to carrier and carrier to roof bars.
The rubber supports are designed for adapting to differently shaped kayaks, maintaining good pressure distribution onto the kayak hull.
Elegant aluminium cradles.
A rubber pad around the strap buckle protects the kayak and car from scratches during loading and transport.
Compatible with Aero, Wing and Slide Bars using the included T track fittings.
Supplied with one pair of 4m Lockable Thule roof rack straps.
Maximum weight capacity 45kg.

Fixed Point

A system whereby a stud is threaded into a factory fitting point in the roofline.

Pros: Very neat and a reasonable load limit.
Cons: No flexibility as to where racks sit on the roof.

Raised Roof Rail

Roof racks fit to a factory fitted raised rail on the roof.

Pros: High load limit and flexibility as to where racks can be placed. No contact with paintwork.
Cons: Some rails are quite short and are positioned towards the rear of the vehicle. Always check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maximum load rating.

Solid Rail

Roof racks fit to a factory fitted raised rail on the roof.

Pros: Neat, low profile, no contact with paintwork and flexible positioning of racks.
Cons: Some rails are quite short and are positioned towards the rear of the vehicle. Always check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maximum load rating.

Door Mount

Foot sits directly on the paintwork with a clamp that sits in the top of the doorframe.

Pros: A very popular style used when no other options available from the vehicle’s manufacturer.
Cons: Contacts paintwork, typically lower load limits.

Gutter Mount

Old Skool style becoming less common as vehicle manufacturers do away with rain gutters.

Pros: Easy to fit and high load limits.
Cons: You need to buy locking knobs as an accessory with the Thule brand.