{"product_id":"yakima-jaylow-j-cradle-rooftop-kayak-mount","title":"Yakima JayLow J-Cradle Rooftop Kayak Mount","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"h2title\"\u003eYakima JayLow — J-Style Rooftop Kayak Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yakima JayLow J-Cradle Rooftop Kayak Carrier is the go-to solution for kayak anglers and paddlers who want a secure, space-saving way to transport their boat on any crossbar system. Designed to hold your kayak on its side in a classic J-style cradle position, the JayLow frees up valuable roof space — making it easy to carry two kayaks on a single vehicle without the bulk of a flat saddle-style mount. Its fold-down design means the carrier lays flat when not in use, reducing wind drag and keeping your setup streamlined on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuilt with Yakima's signature durability in mind, the JayLow features fully adjustable, heavily padded cradle arms that protect your kayak's hull during transport while providing a rock-solid hold at highway speeds. The universal SKS (Same Key System) compatibility allows it to integrate seamlessly with Yakima's broader rack ecosystem, and the included bow and stern tie-down loops make securing your kayak fast and straightforward. Whether you're loading solo or with a partner, the JayLow's intuitive design minimizes hassle at the trailhead so you can focus on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCompatible with round, square, and most factory crossbars, the Yakima JayLow is a versatile choice for a wide range of vehicles and kayak styles — from recreational sit-ins to wider fishing kayaks. Its combination of smart engineering, protective padding, and space-efficient J-cradle design makes it one of the most practical and popular rooftop kayak carriers on the market for paddlers of all skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/6033\/files\/JayLow-4.jpg?v=1777392044\" alt=\"Yakima JayLow\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"h3title\"\u003eYakima JayLow Specs \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e11 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eL 6.69 in x W 6 in x H 20 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Crossbar Spread: \u003c\/strong\u003e27.50in\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCarry 1 boat in J-cradle position or 2 boats in vertical, stacker position\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFully assembled out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTool-free installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFits Yakima StreamLine \u0026amp; 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Roller\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003ePadded Cradle Arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e4-Point Premium Padding\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e4-Point Non-Marring Rollers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003ePadded Post \u0026amp; Straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eSoft Rubber \u0026amp; Felt Pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eTie-Downs Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes — Heavy-Duty Straps \u0026amp; Bow\/Stern\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eSUP Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eFolds Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eTool-Free Install\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eMin. Crossbar Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e27.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e27.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eUniversal Crossbar Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes — StreamLine, RoundBars, HD Bars \u0026amp; Most Aftermarket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eSKS Lock Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa; border-bottom: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eEntry-level paddlers \u0026amp; budget-conscious buyers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003ePaddlers wanting refined J-cradle with more adjustability\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eSolo paddlers who want easier loading with upright carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eSolo paddlers with heavy kayaks or back concerns\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eTouring \u0026amp; composite kayak owners prioritizing hull protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eFrequent solo loaders wanting friction-free hull protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eClubs, outfitters \u0026amp; families moving multiple boats\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eFishing kayak anglers hauling heavy sit-on-top boats\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Satisfaction with Yakima is Guaranteed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping \u0026amp; Lowest Price Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yakima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940913414278,"sku":"8004073","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/6033\/files\/JayLow-2.jpg?v=1777392044","url":"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/products\/yakima-jaylow-j-cradle-rooftop-kayak-mount","provider":"Eco Fishing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}