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| Tribord Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: France Posts: 220   
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I have been looking for one of those for a while. Expensive new and £90 postage to France direct for Karitek! A pity I am so far away from you 🙁
Because of various deck fittings on my canoe it makes sliding on a full roof rack from the back not so easy |
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29th Jan 2017 9:31am |
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| DarrenJ Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: North Beds Posts: 312  
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Thanks, they are excellent racks and I've been very pleased with it.
They're £450 new and a set of J bars is over £50 so its quite a bargain. Cheers, Darren Darren |
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29th Jan 2017 1:31pm |
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| Stupots1968 Member Since: 22 Dec 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 32  
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thinking out loud ....... will this support a roof tent ? might make the single hand fitting I am going to have to do
a bit easier ... ? if you think its strong enough am interested ...  |
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29th Jan 2017 8:16pm |
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| DarrenJ Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: North Beds Posts: 312
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The full weight of the tent when in use would be supported by the 2 roof bars when the rack is on the roof so i would of thought it would be ok.
The rack can easily carry 3 kayaks and they're just over 20kg each, i have not put 4 kayaks on before but there is room. Cheers Darren Darren |
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29th Jan 2017 8:27pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102 
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Hi Darren, can the Karitek upper part be disconnected from the lower part relatively easily?
I haven't explained that very well 
I read somewhere that the sliding mechanism can be removed when not in use and you can just leave the basic attachment fixed to the roof bars. Is this the case? I have a 35kg tandem SOTYAK and it's a bit of a handful loading and unloading. Not sure if the Karitek is the way to go but I may be interested. Need to do a little more research and see what the bank manager has to say 
Cheers, Will |
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30th Jan 2017 10:45pm |
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| DarrenJ Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: North Beds Posts: 312
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Hi Will,
Yes the top sliding mechanism is easily removable, to remove you loosen 2 of 8mm screws on each rail, move a hinge and thats it. A 35kg boat would be reasonably straight forward to mount on the rack. Cheers Darren Darren |
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31st Jan 2017 6:30am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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Hi Darren,
Thanks for the prompt and very helpful response
For the avoidance of any doubt, I think it's an absolute bargain! It does look as though the Karitek is the solution for me. I think I need to have a conversation with SWMBO and assess the post Christmas finances (don't we all)! 
Rather ironically, we travel to MK every Feb half term to visit relatives - alas this year they've only gone on holiday abroad (maybe they're trying to tell me something). I shall get back to you over the next couple days Darren. Let's hope I'm quick enough! I shall pm you. Cheers, Will |
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31st Jan 2017 7:56am |
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| DarrenJ Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: North Beds Posts: 312
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Hi Will,
No problem. As you note I have priced it all quite cheaply, the Karitek costs around £450 new. Great bit of kit though, always received lots of positive and what a great idea comments at the Kayaking club! Cheers Darren Darren |
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31st Jan 2017 4:36pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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Cheers Darren,
I'm very much interested in the job lot. It's a bit of a trek but still worth it! PM on its way
Will |
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31st Jan 2017 7:43pm |
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| DarrenJ Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: North Beds Posts: 312
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Provisionally sold to Will. Darren
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2nd Feb 2017 8:09am |
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| DarrenJ Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: North Beds Posts: 312
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All sold to Will.
Great to meet you Will and fit the rack, have a safe journey home. Cheers Darren Darren |
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5th Feb 2017 5:48pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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Thanks Darren - thanks for your help today and it was great to chat about a number of things we have in common apart from the Defenders!
I'm absolutely delighted with the purchase and I'll take some pics when I've done my fine-tuning and got the kayak on board. It was a great journey both ways, and despite the majority of the route being M's, it was a joy to drive the Defender and give it a blast. Thanks again Darren. Cheers, Will PS great brew by the way! |
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5th Feb 2017 9:52pm |
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| DarrenJ Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: North Beds Posts: 312
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Darren |
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5th Feb 2017 9:59pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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As promised Darren, some pics when fitted and adjusted (central load)
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11th Feb 2017 1:52pm |
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