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product_id: 2652683
title: "Thule 883 Glide & Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier, One Color, One Size"
brand: "thule"
price: "₨58301"
currency: LKR
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reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/2652683-thule-883-glide-and-set-rooftop-kayak-carrier-one-color
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region: Sri Lanka
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# Includes ratcheting tie down & heavy-duty straps Carries 1 kayak up to 75 lbs Adjustable Set-to-Go saddles for hull conformance Thule 883 Glide & Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier, One Color, One Size

**Brand:** thule
**Price:** ₨58301
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛶 Glide, Set, and Go—Own the waterway with effortless kayak transport!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thule 883 Glide & Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier, One Color, One Size by thule
- **How much does it cost?** ₨58301 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/2652683-thule-883-glide-and-set-rooftop-kayak-carrier-one-color)

## Best For

- thule enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thule brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Glide Loading:** Low-friction Hydro-Glide felt-lined saddles make loading a breeze, saving you time and hassle.
- • **Precision Hull Protection:** Set-to-Go saddles adjust perfectly to your kayak’s shape, ensuring maximum stability and zero lateral movement.
- • **Universal Fit Compatibility:** Seamlessly fits Thule, Yakima, and most factory racks—upgrade your ride without the guesswork.
- • **All-Inclusive Secure Transport:** Comes with ratcheting tie downs, buckle protectors, and mounting hardware for one-person hassle-free setup.
- • **Built to Last with Lifetime Warranty:** Thule’s trusted craftsmanship backed by a limited lifetime warranty keeps your gear safe season after season.

## Overview

The Thule 883 Glide & Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier combines low-friction Hydro-Glide saddles and adjustable Set-to-Go saddles to provide smooth loading and superior kayak stability. Designed to fit most roof racks including Thule and Yakima, it supports kayaks up to 34 inches wide and 75 lbs. Complete with ratcheting tie downs and all necessary hardware, this carrier ensures secure, one-person loading and transport backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

Product Description               The perfect combination of the Hydro-Glide and Set-to-Go saddles in one package                  .com               Two Saddle Types Combine for Ease of Loading and Stability The Thule 883 Glide and Set Rooftop Saddle Kayak Carrier is the perfect combination of Thule's Hydro Glide and Set-to-go Saddles in one package. The Glide and Set is a complete carrier option that includes everything needed to utilize your existing roof rack to transport a kayak safely and securely. First, once positioned for the approximate width of your boat and mounted on the rear load bar of your roof rack, Thule Hydro Glide saddles utilize their low-friction, felt interior surface to allow for easy movement of kayaks pushed across them from the back towards the front of vehicle racks. Hydro Glide saddles feature a large surface area with six times more contact area than roller-type carriers. Next, the included Set-to-go saddles are installed along the front load bar of your roof rack. Adjustable for maximum hull contact, once kayaks come in contact with them they provide maximum kayak protection against lateral movement and overall transport stability.  The ease of allowed movement of the Hydro Glide saddles and the holding power of the Set-to-go saddles equate to easy loading and unloading and stability you can count on. View larger.  Fits most any rack and accommodates kayaks up to 34 inches wide and 75 lbs. View larger. The Thule 883 Glide and Set Rooftop Saddle Kayak Carrier also includes all the necessary straps to secure kayaks to the saddles, and bow and stern tiedowns with ratcheting hooks attachments to further secure mounted kayaks to your bumper or tow hook by way of your kayak's grab handles. Simply pull the free end of the tiedown ropes to the desired tightness. Both sets of saddles easily fit Thule standard and Xsporter load bars, as well as Yakima and most factory-installed racks, and the proven universal hardware included makes the entire system easy to transfer from vehicle to vehicle. Key FeaturesRear-mounted Hydro-Glide felt lined saddles guide kayak and provide low friction loading/unloadingFront-mounted Set-to-Go form fitting saddles grip the surface of the hull for increased lateral stability and protectionIntegrated rubber pads protect the hull and help hold the kayak in place for transportationCarries 1 kayak and requires 1 person to load and unloadIncludes all straps to transport 1 kayakUp to 2 carriers per vehicleAccommodates kayaks up to 34-inches wide and 75 lbsFits Thule rack systems, round bars and most factory racksSpecificationsCarry Type - HorizontalLoad Capacity Water Craft - 1 kayakFactory Rack Mounting - YesFits Aero Profile - YesFits square bar - YesLockable - NoOne Key System Compatible - NoWhat's in the Box Thule 883 Glide & Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier, all necessary hardware, straps and mounting knobs, instructional guide and warranty information. Limited Lifetime Warranty Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule. About Thule Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

## Features

- Smooth loading achieved with low friction, felt lines Hydro-Glide saddles
- Maximum kayak support and hull conformance provides by large, adjustable Set-to-Go saddles
- Includes one ratcheting tie down, strap and buckle protector
- Fits Thule standard, Rapid Aero, Xsporter bars, Yakima and most factory installed racks
- Includes 4 saddles, all necessary mounting hardware, and heavy-duty straps

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Color | One Color |
| Brand | Thule |
| Is Foldable | No |
| Mounting Type | Strap |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00091021883277 |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Manufacturer | Thule |
| UPC | 091021883277 910218832778 744288026399 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.51 x 10.2 x 5.55 inches |
| Package Weight | 3.13 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Thule |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 883 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Cycling |

## Product Details

- **Color:** One Color
- **Brand:** Thule
- **Is Foldable:** No
- **Mounting Type:** Strap
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00091021883277
- **Automotive Fit Type:** Universal Fit
- **Manufacturer:** Thule
- **UPC:** 091021883277 910218832778 744288026399

## Images

![Thule 883 Glide & Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier, One Color, One Size - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qTWw9oq3L.jpg)
![Thule 883 Glide & Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier, One Color, One Size - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+kFhY6svL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This beautifully answered my need to safely mount my kayak by myself
*by K***M on September 28, 2015*

I'm a short elderly woman who needed a reasonable way to roof-mount a kayak on my own. I returned my original Thule J mount which was too difficult to use by myself, raising a concern I would hurt myself eventually. This one is a dream to load! The pieces seem a little flimsy compared to Thule's solid J mount, but I didn't like the reviews I saw for anything similar. The four pieces are easy to mount on the cross bars, but clearly liable to be stolen so you can't leave them up. I'm not sure what the best spacing is between the pieces but there appears to be a lot of flexibility. The straps are very secure so I'm not worried the kayak will slip off. My kayak is a wide model and there is not enough room on my roof to mount more than one in this fashion. That's where a J mount would work better, but then if I were mounting two I would have an assistant.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Will dent the hull if used too long
*by S***O on December 13, 2013*

I didn't know whether to give this product three stars or four. Three if you own a polypropylene kayak, four if its a fiberglass or composite. If your boat is poly, these will press "dents" (like oil canning) into the bottom of the hull. You're supposed to carry poly boats hull-side-up to prevent this. It's not a big problem though, if the hull is made of stiffer fiberglass or composite material. On the whole, the front parts with the rubber slings (set) are adequate to support the boat, but the rear (glide) supports with the nylon carpeted material do not adequately distribute the weight of the boat against the hull. The rear glide supports are too flexible and concentrate the weight over too small an area. If you leave the boat (locked!) to the top of your car too long, too many nights in the motel parking lot, you're going to produce dents in the hull where the rear supports were. Trust me on this. The rear supports need a redesign. The many sharp angles on the hardware used to attach the Glide & Set to the roof rack produce air turbulence vortices that "whistle" at high speeds as you drive. I ultimately found that cheapo foam blocks, and a 2' x 6' piece of nylon carpet runner from Home Depot, worked better for loading and unloading the boat from my car, and they did less damage to the hull when used over long periods on the road.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use Kayak carrier!
*by D***K on August 14, 2010*

I have been using the Thule Glide and Set all summer on my 2009 Toyota Sienna Van to carry my 13 foot Necky Kayak. This is a great product. It does what it advertises and seems solidly built -- and fits my Toyota factory rails perfectly. Setting it up the first time took ~60 - 90 minutes of playing around. If I use all of the straps (provided) it takes 30 minutes to fully load the kayak and go. If I skip the front and back safety straps for very short slow speed trips it takes ~ 20 minutes.I put the kayak up on the roof without any assistance -- and adjusting its position is very easy. Once up on the roof the front "set" section really holds the kayak in place (when combined with the ratchet cables provided). I do use a Thule mat on the back of the van in order to protect the paint while putting it on and taking it off.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*