Reviewer:

Ron

Rating:

4

Date:

4/29/2013

Review:

The Telos load assist works as advertised when used in concert with the Malone J rack. Less expensive than the Hullavator. Plus you can use Telos with another Malone J rack installed on the other side of your vehicle. I would, however, like to see two improvements. First, it would be great to add about a one half a foot to the length of the load assits to lower the distance required to initially lift the kayak. Second, bigger suction cups should be added to stabalize the bars. If you are not careful, slippage will occur that can dent your car; especially if you are not loading / unloading on a flat piece of ground. I am 6-1 and I have to carry a small ladder to get the kayak initally loaded on the Telos. Plus, when combined with the J rack, the overall height is just a bit taller than the cross bars on my Honda Pilot - just beyond my reach without the small ladder. However, unless you want to invest in a trailer, this is the best way to go for the money. A must have for those of us with back or shoulder issues.

Reviewer:

Rock of Ages

Rating:

4

Date:

4/8/2013

Review:

I've been using the Telos ramps for a couple of weeks now. Compared to lifting a boat well overhead, they are a great boon to rotator cuffs and probably make loading and unloading inherently safer. I'm still not sure they represent the best solution for me, based on a couple of issues. 1) They aren't real petite and so it's one more thing to figure out how/where to stow. 2) More problematically, on a VW Golf the front loader can't be set vertically because of roof design and door handle location. Telos doesn't raise lower boats easily when it's set at an angle. It's a clever concept, and well built - but may not be 'right' in every situation.

Reviewer:

Peter G

Rating:

5

Date:

3/9/2013

Review:

I have not had a chance to use them yet. Too much now in the Northeast. The assembly was quick and simple. They fit perfectly on my Malone kayak racks. Can't wait to try them out if the snow ever melts.

Reviewer:

SargeCNY

Rating:

5

Date:

9/16/2012

Review:

I watched them demo this at Paddlefest in Old Forge, NY ... its not dedicated to one side, you can move it to load a kayak on either side of your vehicle, as long as you have the compatible Malone carrier ... or even move it to your friends car if they have a Malone carrier, too ... cant do that with a Hullavator.

Reviewer:

John

Rating:

5

Date:

9/3/2012

Review:

Works just like its supposed to, and much cheaper than back surgery.

Reviewer:

Jason

Rating:

5

Date:

8/11/2012

Review:

These work great. I have some back problems, and these really help lifting our kayaks onto the roof of our SUV. I was going to get a more expensive system, but for the price, these cant be beat.

Reviewer:

djmontg

Rating:

5

Date:

7/29/2012

Review:

Quality construction, easy to assemble, and very easy to use. Combined with the MP114 J-load racks, makes for a very reliable, easy and safe loading system thats a LOT less than other brands!

Reviewer:

Ron

Rating:

5

Date:

7/21/2012

Review:

Makes it easy to load our Kayaks on our CRV. Waste high lift then ratchet up.

Reviewer:

TheGreatAdventureTour.com

Rating:

5

Date:

7/11/2012

Review:

I was worried about how they would work on our two Hobie Oasis tandems (at almost 80lbs each). But they work great. There were times the kids wanted to hit the water for just an hour or two, and I said "no" because it took 30 min just to get the things on and off the Jeep... But now it is so easy we find that we go kayaking more often.

Reviewer:

Holmes375

Rating:

5

Date:

7/5/2012

Review:

Well done, Malone. Im using the Telos system on a small pickup truck with a bed/roof rack combo to lift a Valley Nordkapp RM. Its an 18 boat that weighs in at 66 lbs. Makes loading/unloading much safer especially when the wind is kicking up. Construction is very good, everything feels well supported during the lift/lowering process. The only component that might require replacement over time is the suction cups. Keep these clean to avoid scratching your vehicles finish. Id certainly purchase this system again and recommend it to anyone needing a solid pair of helping hands.

Reviewer:

hitchandgo

Rating:

4

Date:

6/21/2012

Review:

Works great. Sure comes in handy when loading 2 kayaks on an SUV roof.

Reviewer:

kayak John

Rating:

5

Date:

5/16/2012

Review:

I got a pair for my brother. He likes the way they work. It is now much easier for him to load his boat solo.