The adapters bolt to round, square or most oval factory and aftermarket bars, inside or outside the tower, and need only 3 in of bar space. They give the Telos XL (sold separately) a mounting point, or let you add just the loading ramp to most J-style carriers. A low profile helps with garage clearance.
Specs at a glance
- Fits: round, square and most oval bars up to 3.75 x 1.5 in
- Bar space needed: 3 in
- Load capacity: 75 lb
- Weight: 6 lb
- Dimensions: 10 x 5.5 x 4 in
- Included: set of 2 adapters, 60 mm and 70 mm bolts, manual
- Warranty: limited lifetime
Good to know
- The Telos XL lift assist is sold separately; this is only the mounting adapter.
- Use the adapters only with the Telos systems; Malone says not to use them for anything else.
KayakDIY take: Keeping the carriers you already own while adding lift help is a sensible upgrade path. For more gear, see my fishing kayak accessories guide.
The Buy button takes you to the retailer that ships the order. KayakDIY may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure.
