30 in. Extrema Roof Rack Pads - Pair

I bought these rack pads for my 2007 Nissan Xterra, and was looking for a rack pad that would span the entire rack bar for a Stand Up Paddle board. After weeks of searching for a rack pad that was longer than the traditional 18" and 24" pads you use for standard surfboards I came across this one at 30", which is a perfect length for the factory mounted Xterra rack bars. Although I would say it is satisfactory, and will get the job done, I feel that the quality is a bit lacking, which only partially disappoints me since the price is decent at under $40 for two pads; but I wish they had invested more into a higher quality product even if it cost a few extra bucks. The velcro doesn't seem to be sewn on very well, and surprisingly the inside fabric seam is only partially sewn exposing the foam. The drawstring ties could be a bit longer to tie down the ends better (especially for the Xterras rack). Overall, I think they will work, but tend to doubt the longevity of the product. Since my vehicle's factory rack is nearly impossible to find a rack pad that will fit it, I am happy I at least found these to haul my SUP.

I have a Frontier with a large roof rack and these fit perfect. They pad the kayak and keep it from shifting. I have been looking for something like this for a long time. I an completely satisfied.

great racks at the best price i could find. work well for both kayaks and surfboards. p-cord on end is a little short but not too bad

These are great roof rack pads that certainly do their job. I would give them 5 stars, but the parachute cord on the ends is too short and very difficult to tie. I would prefer that they used velcro on the ends like they did in the middle. Other than that these fit great and work well.

Nice rack pads. I used them for a heavy duty truck ladder rack with about 2" tubing. they fit great and seem like they should last.

I was not impressed, the ad said the covers were bullet proof - they are not that tough/cheaply made, cover is lose, extra padding and zip ties are required for a secure fit; however the price is relatively cheap and they do fit over size bars. They come in different sizes, they should let know up front, I would have preferred the 36" length

As an addendum, I have factory-installed racks on my 02 Durango and the 30" pads fit great. They stay put even when the yak is not sitting on top.

Great quality product! Has definitely made my yakking transport a heck of a lot easier and undoubtedly more gentle on my yak then other products I've used. Worth the money and most certainly recommend these pads!

Great pads that I was able to use on my custom kayak trailer. It has round horizontal bars that were too large for most pads. Some pipe insulation and then these tough pads over the top made a perfect cushion.

Great pads - fit great on the oversized bars on my Pathfinder. The stitching on the ends is a bit loose, but doesn't really affect the integrity of the pads. Overall, great product

I am so happy to find pads that fit. I have a 2006 Nissan XTerra. These pads are a perfect fit. Looks great & functional. Thick padding & very rugged, fade proof cloth covers, elastic draw strings on the ends, tough velcro closures. I love these things.

Love my new rack pads. They fit perfectly on my FJ Cruiser factory rack. Didn't have to buy anything else custom. Just my rack, the pads, some straps and tie down rope. They fit both the flat bars and the round bars.

I have an FJ Cruiser and it has been tricky finding pads that will work on the factory rack because the front bar is flat and the back bar is round. These are PERFECT!!! and talk about fast shipping. Got them in 4 days.

You would think that it wouldn't be difficult to find roof rack pads for an Xterra, but it is. There are plenty of pads for 1" crossbars, but very few for oversized bars. The 30" Extrema roof rack pads fit the factory crossbars on my Xterra roof rack well and don't roll while loading up my SOT kayak rail-side down. The nylon fabric makes loading my kayak easy, but once the straps are cinched down, the boat doesn't move at all. The only problem I have, and it is not a problem with the pads, is that my kayak has a slight upturn at the bow and stern so the bow tends to rub on the wetsuit compartment in the front of the factory roof rack. To solve that problem I place a couple of squares of closed foam sleeping pad under the kayak on front crossbars ' it gives just enough clearance so that the boat doesn't rub at all. These pads are well worth the price.

Good product for a good price. Arrived earlier than expected!

Excellent product. Fits my Explorer perfectly and functions great. My kayak slides on and off with ease and its a one person job.

I bought these for my Stock Dodge Durango rack... They fit well although I could have gone a little longer like maybe 36" ? That's what I get for not measuring but they still look good and do the job. There are no buckles on them to mar your roof... they use an elastic tie at the ends to gather the fabric around the bar and a few velcro strips to hold the whole thing closed. If you use these in combo with a pair of ratchet ropes. like http://www.austinkayak.com/products/390/BowStern-Quick-Draw.html loop that around the middle of each bar... and to the ends of the kayaks. this will prevent forward/back movement. Then get 2 ratchet straps... loop each end around the bar and back onto itself... then across the kayak and back onto the bar again... this will prevent all Up/Down and Side movement. I replaced a standard foam block carrier using this method... I have WAY less wind noise... the Kayak is 3x as secure.. when I shake my kayak... I shake the whole SUV. Also my time to get the kayak on the car is about 33-50% faster. The speed is due to not going under the car to find anchor points... all the anchor points are on the luggage rack. Plus I can get the Kayak on 30" pads much easier than on 12" foam blocks. I recommend buying these pads, 2 ratchet ropes, and 2 ratchet straps. over the standard car carrier kit. It's a good way to carry your kayak on a budget.

Bought two sets of 30" Exterma Roof Rack Pads for my Congo rack. They attached easily and mounted perfectly to my cross bars. Carried both Kayaks on my Jeep Wrangler and the pads did the trick. I believe they are worth the money to protect the toys.