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Malone SeaWing Stinger Universal Carrier Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.7
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Description of Malone SeaWing Stinger Universal Carrier

Combo kayak carrier with sliding, padded V-block frame. Extends 22 inches behind carrier then slides forward for easy loading. Cam-style load straps and buckle protectors secure kayak in place. Universal-fit Jawz mounting hardware fits round, square, and most oval crossbars. Supports up to 70 pounds; measures 27.5 x 4.5 x 6 inches (W x H x D).

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Get Malone saddles and forget the Stinger

I bought a SeaWing/Stinger combo last year after using a Thule glider and rack stack would have. I really like the SeaWing saddles and they are now standard for transporting two kayaks on my car at once. But the Stinger guide is a disaster! Poorly constructed, too narrow and dangerous because my kayaks easily slide off the Stinger "assist guide" when loading and unloading. The kayak mount is too narrow and the plastic is slippery so my Necky Manitou 14 (24″ wide), with its normally round body…

Pros
  • Jawz universal mount fits round, square and most oval bars
Cons
  • Some cons

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Makes loading the kayak easier.

There is nothing quite like receiving a product that exceeds your expectations. When I first bought a kayak (£70) I loaded it onto a Honda trunk with no brackets. I'm 68 years old and putting the boat on the car was a challenge. The kayak slipped sideways while loading and finally broke my antenna. Then I bought some J pillars. They were almost impossible to download without someone else's help. This stance seemed perfect, but I was concerned because Stinger management received some negative…

Pros
  • Padded Sliding V-Frame Kayak Rack
Cons
  • Not Bad

Revainrating 5 out of 5

2011 Honda Odyssey Minivan + 13.5ft Perception Tribe Tandem Kayak

/Stinger Combo) in May 2016 at amazon.com for $197.95 . I've only used it twice and it goes well with my car and kayak. My car and kayak: 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan with roof rails and cross bars installed by my local Honda dealer. Perception Tribe 13.5 Tandem Kayak (Length 13.5ft / Width 33.75in / Height 17in / Weight 67lbs) In addition to the SeaWing/Stinger combo, I also have a Thule 854 Waterslide carrymat from amazon.com for Purchased $39.99 My kayak is very wide and the red straps that…

Pros
  • Extends 22" behind the trunk and then slides forward for easy loading
Cons
  • It's OK