Cradles and brackets

Kari-Tek manufactures a range of high quality kayak cradles, open canoe brackets and webbing straps. There are kayak cradles designed for use with the Easy Load Roof Rack (ELRR) and a range of cradles to fit on to your vehicle’s roof bars. Available to buy online.

Kari-Tek cradles at a glance:

  • strong and hard-wearing
  • virgin grade polypropylene
  • 12mm thick foam covering protects boat
  • built-in flex absorbs the bumps
  • extra wide design to fit any hull
  • moulds to boat shape for greater support
  • versions to fit Kari-Tek Easy Load Roof Rack or vehicle’s own roof bars
  • options for double kayak, sit on top kayak and open canoe
Image: Kari-Tek cradles: strong and hard-wearing Image: Kari-Tek cradles: 12mm thick foam covering protects boat Image: Kari-Tek load and portage straps

Cradles & brackets for the ELRR

These cradles and brackets fit directly to the Kari-Tek Easy Load Roof Rack.

J cradles for ELRR (ref: CRJE)

Image: J cradles for ELRR

A pair of polypropylene J cradles for fitting to the ELRR. Includes fixings and 2 metre straps. Using ‘J’ cradles maximises the use of space on the roof rack as kayaks are carried on their sides.

Extended V cradles for ELRR (ref: CRVE)

Image: Extended V cradles for ELRR

A pair of polypropylene V cradles with an extended arm for supporting your boat when loading onto the lowered ELRR. Includes fixings and 2 metre straps. The kayak is carried flat on its hull.

Sit on top cradles for ELRR (ref: CRJAE)

Image: Sit on top cradles for ELRR

A pair of polypropylene J cradles specifically designed to carry a sit on top kayak. Includes fixings and 2 metre straps. The kayak is carried on its side; the cradles come with aluminium supports which support the kayak when loading.

Cradles for your vehicle’s roof bars

These cradles require a fitting kit to attach to your own roof bars. The kit is included in the price.

J cradles for cross bars (ref: CRJX)

Image: J cradles for cross bars

A pair of polypropylene J cradles for fitting to your own roof bars. Complete with fixings and 2m straps. The kayak is carried on its side.

V cradles for cross bars (ref: CRVX)

Image: V cradles for cross bars

A pair of polypropylene V cradles for fitting to your own roof bars. Complete with fixings and 2 metre straps. The kayak is carried flat on its hull.

Sit on top cradles for cross bars (ref: CRJAX)

Image: Sit on top cradles for cross bars

A pair of polypropylene J cradles specifically designed to carry a sit on top kayak. Includes fixings and 2 metre straps. The kayak is carried on its side.

Canoe and double kayak brackets

Canadian canoe brackets (ref. CCBR)

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A set of 4 brackets used to secure a Canadian/open canoe to the ELRR. They have plastic protectors and include fixings and securing straps. The canoe is carried upside down on its gunwales.

Double kayak brackets (ref. CRDC)

Image: Double kayak brackets

Made from aluminium with foam protection, these cradles are designed for the ELRR only and are complete with fixings and straps for securing the kayak.

Spare Fitting Kits for J and V Cradles

There's a full range of spare fitting kits for our cradles, all of which are available to buy online.

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Image: spare fitting kits

Straps

Webbing Straps (ref: WS-2, WS-3 or WS-5)

Pairs of webbing straps are available in three lengths: 2m, 3m and 5m. The straps are fitted with an easy to use metal cam buckle to secure your canoe or kayak to roof bars or cradles.

NB. Kari-Tek cradles come complete with a pair of 2m webbing straps.

Portage Straps (ref: PS01)

A pair of carrying straps with soft padded handles, designed for four people to share the weight of carrying a fully laden kayak. Transforms the most dangerous part of expedition sea paddling!