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Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier

Name: Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier
Brand: Yakima
Price: 649 USD

Load-assist kayak and SUP carrier with roller mechanism

Last reviewed: April 2026

kayak_canoe_rackroof_crossbarBewertung: 80/100Premium

Premium kayak carrier with load assist. Tilts to car-side for easy solo loading. Lockable.

Herstellerpreis~562 €

Ca.-Wert, umgerechnet aus US-UVP.

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Kurzdaten

Carrying StyleSaddle

Max Kayaks1

Max Boat Weight36 kg

Load AssistJa

Crossbar Compatibilityround, square, factory

Warum dieses Produkt

Warum der Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier?

The ShowDown tilts to the side of your vehicle for waist-height loading — Yakima's answer to the Thule Hullavator. 80 lb capacity, SUP compatible, lockable. At 35 lbs it adds real roof weight, and the price sits in load-assist territory. If you paddle solo and need help getting a heavy boat up top, compare this directly against the Hullavator Pro and Malone Telos XL.

Detaillierte Spezifikationen

Alle Spezifikationen

Carrying Style	Saddle
Max Kayaks	1
Max Boat Weight	36 kg
Load Assist	Yes
Crossbar Compatibility	round, square, factory

Padding Included	Yes
Straps Included	No
SUP Compatible	Yes
Surfboard Compatible	No
Rack Weight	16 kg

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Performance analysis

Insights for Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier

How It Compares

vs. average in kayak_canoe_rack

Score Breakdown

Category Position

Price vs. score for all kayak_canoe_rack

Kompatibilität

Fahrzeugkompatibilität

Audi

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Q5(2nd Gen (FY))	2017+	good	Crossbars needed
Q7(2nd Gen (4M))	2016+	good	Crossbars needed

BMW

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
X5(4th Gen (G05))	2019+	good	Crossbars needed
X3(4th Gen (G01/LCI))	2022+	good	Crossbars needed

Chevrolet

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Tahoe(5th Gen)	2021+	good	Crossbars needed

Dodge

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Durango(3rd Gen (WD))	2011+	good	Crossbars needed

Ford

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Escape(4th Gen)	2020+	good	Crossbars needed
Explorer(6th Gen)	2020+	good	Crossbars needed

GMC

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Yukon(5th Gen (T1))	2021+	good	Crossbars needed
Acadia(2nd Gen)	2024+	good	Crossbars needed

Honda

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
CR-V(6th Gen)	2023+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
CR-V(5th Gen)	2017–2022	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
Pilot(4th Gen)	2023+	good	Crossbars needed

Hyundai

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Tucson(4th Gen (NX4))	2022+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
Santa Fe(5th Gen)	2024+	good	Crossbars needed

Jeep

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Grand Cherokee(WL)	2022+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install

Kia

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Telluride(1st Gen)	2020+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
Sportage(5th Gen)	2023+	good	Crossbars needed

Lexus

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
RX(5th Gen (AL20))	2023+	good	Crossbars neededFit kit
NX(2nd Gen (AZ20))	2022+	good	Crossbars needed
GX(3rd Gen (GX550))	2024+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install

Mazda

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
CX-5(2017+ (KF))	2017+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
CX-50(1st Gen)	2023+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
CX-90(1st Gen)	2024+	good	Crossbars needed

Mercedes-Benz

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
GLE(4th Gen (W167))	2020+	good	Crossbars needed
GLC(2nd Gen (X254))	2023+	good	Crossbars needed

Nissan

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Rogue(3rd Gen (T33))	2021+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install

Subaru

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Outback(6th Gen)	2020+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
Forester(6th Gen)	2025+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
Forester(5th Gen (SK))	2019–2024	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
Crosstrek(3rd Gen)	2024+	good	Crossbars needed

Toyota

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
RAV4(5th Gen (XA50))	2019–2024	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
RAV4(6th Gen)	2025+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
4Runner(5th Gen (N280))	2010–2024	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
4Runner(6th Gen)	2025+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
Corolla Cross(1st Gen)	2022+	good	Crossbars needed
Highlander(4th Gen)	2020+	good	Crossbars needed

Volkswagen

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Atlas(1st Gen)	2018+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install
Tiguan(3rd Gen)	2022+	good	Crossbars needed
ID.4(1st Gen)	2021+	good	Crossbars neededbasic_tools install

Was Experten sagen

Expertenbewertungen

Bill Nikolaou· Water Sports Editor

Praxisgetestet

8/10

The Yakima ShowDown's load-assist roller mechanism makes solo kayak loading manageable. Padded cradles protect hulls well.

Ideal für

Solo paddlers who need to load kayaks without help

Nicht geeignet für

Budget shoppers or those with very heavy boats over 80 lbs

Weitere Expertenbewertungen

etrailer7.5/10

Good

The ShowDown is the first load-assist kayak mount that handles both SUPs and kayaks. The lever mechanism helps but still requires significant effort. Best for lighter boats under 50 lbs.

Community-Feedback

Was Nutzer sagen

Amazon

4.1/5

Basierend auf 68 Bewertungen

76% positiv18% negativ

Kunden finden den Kajakträger einfach in der Handhabung: Einer berichtet, dass das Aufladen des Kajaks nur 10 Minuten dauert. Leistung und Preis-Leistung spalten: Manche sagen, er funktioniere gut und sei sein Geld wert, andere berichten, dass er für sie nicht taugt, und halten ihn für teures Gerät. Auch die Montage wird unterschiedlich bewertet, zwischen einfach und schwierig. Die Haltbarkeit spaltet ebenfalls: Manche finden ihn sehr stabil, andere berichten von Brüchen.

Zusammenfassung übersetzt. Zitate der Besitzer erscheinen in der Originalsprache.

Häufiges Lob

“Funktionalität (17)”
“Einfache Bedienung (9)”

Häufige Kritik

“Leistung (13)”
“Preis-Leistung (12)”
“Montage (8)”

“Happy with these!: Work great and look great too. I put them on my 2015 JK Jeep and was not able to follow the recommended distance between the bars, due to the style of my Jeep, so the bars are only 19 inches apart. I’ve used them several times to haul my SUP and feel confident it’s plenty secure.”

· Lesen

“Amazon - This was a shameful resale of an otherwise outstanding product: While Yakima makes outstanding products, this was purchased and billed as "New, in original packaging but packaging damaged". The accuracy was the packaging was damaged - barely held together with packing tape on the doorstep.”

· Lesen

“SUP Racks: Very easy to use once you get the hang of it. I think it is a quality heavy duty product. Just follow the video of the manufacturer and you will be fine.”

· Lesen

“Was skeptical, but its AWESOME: Lets face it... this thing is pretty expensive. Took me a lot of research before I took the plunge, and I am loving this. If you are solo kayaking... or kayaking with a kid who isn't ready to help load a heavy kayak on your car, this is so worth it.”

· Lesen

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Häufige Fragen

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Gute Nachricht — er passt auf die meisten runden, quadratischen und Werks-Querträger ohne Adapter. That said, jedes Fahrzeug ist etwas anders, so ich empfehle, unseren Kompatibilitäts-Check below. For more on saddle-style options, siehe unseren Sattelträger-Ratgeber.

Sattelhalterungen sitzen flach auf deinen Querträgern, was bedeutet, dass du lifting the kayak straight up. It's doable solo with lighter boats, but I'd be doing you a disservice if I didn't mention it gets tough past 50 lbs. Consider our lift-assist rack guide for easier options.

Sattelträger unterstützen typischerweise 34–36 kg pro Satz, handling most recreational kayaks with room to spare. But here's the catch — your crossbar capacity matters just as much. Check both ratings before loading up. For a full comparison, siehe our kayak rack pricing guide.

Normalerweise nein — Sattelhalterungen setzen das Kajak flach, was den meisten Platz auf deinen Querträgern beansprucht. Wenn zwei Boote deine Priorität sind, bieten J-Racks oder Stacker viel bessere Optionen. Ich stelle die besten Mehrboot-Träger vor in unseren Mehrkajak-Ratgeber.

Lay the kayak hull-down in the saddles, then run cam straps over the top and cinch them through the rack. Bow and stern lines are a must for highway speeds. Most saddle kits include the main straps. For step-by-step details, check unseren Sattelträger-Ratgeber.

Viele Sattelhalterungen können Kanus transportieren, wenn der Abstand der Auflagen stimmt for your hull width. Flip the canoe upside down and it sits nicely on flat saddles. Just verify the weight and width specs. For dedicated canoe options, siehe our hitch canoe rack guide.

Yes, saddle mounts are very secure at highway speeds — the broad contact surface holds the kayak stable. I'd recommend bow and stern tie-downs as insurance, and always do a quick strap check after 15 minutes of driving. For more details, siehe unseren Sattelträger-Ratgeber.

Beantwortet von Bill Nikolaou, Water Sports Editor

Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier

Kurzdaten

Warum der Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier?

Alle Spezifikationen

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