Reviewer:

Max

Rating:

4

Date:

2/28/2013

Review:

This product works exactly as advertised. I was concerned regarding loading my 60lb+ kayak on my own on top of my SUV - using the Seawing with Stinger it's pretty uneventful...after some practice. The only issue I have is that the carrier wings bend under the weight of the kayak, especially on a bumpy road.

Reviewer:

Mike S

Rating:

5

Date:

12/4/2012

Review:

The Malone Seawing Kayak carrier with Stinger load assist is a remarkable product. It's simple to install and the perfect setup for loading a kayak on the roof of your car, solo. I have much more costly Thule carriers that hold the kayak on its side, but getting the boat up there alone is hard work. The Malone rig makes loading effortless for one. It has performed flawlessly. It's tough, well-made, and can stand up to frequent use. I plan to get another for a second boat. Unlike other saddles, this rack attaches at the center point, creating enough space for two—even on 48-inch crossbars. Great product!

Reviewer:

Peter

Rating:

4

Date:

5/19/2012

Review:

Good, tough and innovative product from Malone thanks to which I can finally load my 14foot/23kg kayak onto the car rack on my own. Very much up to expections, thanks also to ACK excellent service, expecially for shipping out to Europe!

Reviewer:

LLviel

Rating:

2

Date:

5/4/2012

Review:

The product is good but it does NOT extend back far enough to be real useful on my 2009 Honda Fit Sport. The stinger part is not long enough to land on the deflector on the Fit Sport so the kayak sits on that instead. This kind of defeats the purpose of having it protect my car.

Reviewer:

Oil Boiler

Rating:

5

Date:

8/2/2011

Review:

Mounted on a Malone base on top of a 2009 Toyota Highlander. Allowed me to carry 2 Hobie Revos flat, which makes them very easy to load. No stability issues at 70-80 MPH, 1500 miles.

Reviewer:

Pat

Rating:

5

Date:

6/24/2011

Review:

The Stinger is a great innovation. When I am getting ready to load my kayak people always come up to guve me a hand...so I show them how easy it is to load by myself and they are always impressed. A 70 lb. kayak onto the roof of my Tahoe by myself...very easy.

Reviewer:

S. Stephens

Rating:

5

Date:

5/17/2011

Review:

This is the BEST product for loading a kayak on your roof rack! I'm 5'4", not in particularly great shape, and I can load my 16', 80 lb kayak by myself! The stinger attachment makes all the difference!

Reviewer:

Brian Hopkins

Rating:

5

Date:

12/5/2010

Review:

Gr.eat product and value. I need to bring ny kayak to ACK for servicing. I talked to Zac about three-oclock on a Friday afternoon. He gave me some good ideas and I ordered the Stinger Seawing SS. The delivery was made the next day on Saturday morning before I could wake up good and get a cup of coffee. This unit was very easy to install in just a few minutes and that takes into account that I am a senior citizen who is mechanically challenged by any anything more than a screwdriver. The trip to Austin was made easily with a very secure kayak on top of my SUV. I highly recommend this product.

Reviewer:

yakker

Rating:

5

Date:

10/10/2010

Review:

works as advertised, very pleased with this and with the ability to load the kayak on to my suv by myself. I would recommend this product

Reviewer:

Martin

Rating:

5

Date:

7/21/2010

Review:

Great price, communication, and fast shipping from ACK. The SeaWing/Stinger combo is much easier to load and unload than the previous "J" style carriers we had on our Jeep Liberty. The lower profile, both loaded and unloaded, allows us to drive in and out of our garage making it much more convenient. Very secure going down the road too.

Reviewer:

Colero1

Rating:

4

Date:

6/10/2010

Review:

Sound and well-engineered piece of kit. It was easy to assemble and install. Works just like it says. I use it for a 14 ft boat and find it perfect for my Toyota Highlander. My only quibble is that it didn't fit my factory roof bars (wide aero) and I had to buy a new set of square cross bars.

Reviewer:

psychofisher

Rating:

5

Date:

1/30/2010

Review:

The Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier installed in less than 5 minutes, holds heavy kayaks with no issues. The stinger load module is plain brilliant! ACK store folks are one of my favorites places to "kayak shop" :)