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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_crossbarNote : 80/100Premium

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

Prix Fabricant~910 $

Approx., converti depuis le prix conseillé US.

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Carrying StyleSaddle

Max Kayaks1

Max Boat Weight36 kg

Load AssistOui

Crossbar Compatibilityround, square, factory

Pourquoi ce produit

Pourquoi le 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.

Spécifications détaillées

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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

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How It Compares

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Score Breakdown

Category Position

Price vs. score for all kayak_canoe_rack

Compatibilité

Compatibilité véhicule

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

L'avis des experts

Avis d'experts

Bill Nikolaou· Water Sports Editor

Testé en conditions réelles

8/10

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

Idéal pour

Solo paddlers who need to load kayaks without help

Pas adapté pour

Budget shoppers or those with very heavy boats over 80 lbs

Autres avis d'experts

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.

Retours de la communauté

Ce qu'en disent les utilisateurs

Amazon

4.1/5

Basé sur 68 avis

76% positif18% négatif

Les clients trouvent le porte-kayak simple à utiliser : l'un raconte qu'il charge son kayak en seulement 10 minutes. La performance et le rapport qualité-prix divisent : certains disent qu'il fonctionne bien et vaut son prix, d'autres qu'il ne leur convient pas et le jugent coûteux. La pose reçoit elle aussi des avis partagés, entre ceux qui la trouvent simple et ceux qui signalent des difficultés. La durabilité divise : certains le trouvent très solide, d'autres signalent des ruptures.

Résumé traduit. Les citations des propriétaires sont affichées dans leur langue d'origine.

Points souvent appréciés

“Fonctionnalité (17)”
“Facilité d'utilisation (9)”

Points souvent critiqués

“Performances (13)”
“Rapport qualité-prix (12)”
“Installation (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.”

· Lire

“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.”

· Lire

“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.”

· Lire

“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.”

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Questions fréquentes

Foire aux questions

Bonne nouvelle — il s''adapte à la plupart des barres transversales rondes, carrées et d''origine sans adaptateur. That said, chaque véhicule est un peu différent, so je recommande d''utiliser notre vérificateur de compatibilité below. For more on saddle-style options, voir notre guide des supports en selle.

Saddle mounts sit flat on your crossbars, which means you're 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.

Saddle-style carriers typically support 75–80 lbs per set, 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, voir our kayak rack pricing guide.

Généralement non — les supports en selle posent le kayak à plat, occupant la majeure partie de l''espace sur tes barres transversales. Si transporter deux bateaux est ta priorité, les J-racks ou stackers offrent de bien meilleures options. Je présente les meilleurs supports multi-bateaux dans notre guide multi-kayaks.

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 notre guide des supports en selle.

Many saddle mounts can handle canoes if the cradle spacing works 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, voir 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, voir notre guide des supports en selle.

Répondu par Bill Nikolaou, Water Sports Editor

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