This is the most secure and safest way to transport your beloved kayak, period!  The Yakima BowDown is raising the bar for J-cradle style kayak racks by offering EVA foam padding to protect your boat, an integrated loading ramp, and full locking capibilities when you purchase SKS Lock Cores.   When you are not using the BowDown it conveniently folds down giving you plenty of room to park in your garage.  The best part of all is that the BowDown will carry whitewater, recreational, and touring kayaks!