TelosXL attaches temporarily to the carriers and uses self-locking vertical ratchets and padded steel cradles to lift the kayak up to rack height. Ground-level adjustable extensions keep it off your sheet metal. Once one boat is loaded, you can detach it, move it to the other side for a second kayak, or store it in the trunk.
Specs at a glance
- Load capacity: 75 lb
- Weight: 19 lb
- Length: 58.75 in retracted, 98.25 in extended
- Width: 6 in
- Works with: Malone DownLoader and SeaWing carriers
- Warranty: lifetime limited
Good to know
- It works with Malone’s DownLoader and SeaWing carriers, so check what you have on the roof first.
- If you want to keep other carriers, Malone offers a separate Universal Roof Rack Adapter for the Telos XL.
KayakDIY take: Lifting a kayak overhead alone is how boats and backs get hurt, so a lift assist makes sense. For more gear, see my fishing kayak accessories guide.
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