Wow I started this thread and forgot about it.

Nice to read.

I since bought the Current Designs Storm Kayak.

Yakima Towers, Bars, Gunwhale mounts, And the Yak J hooks.

They work great for me but if I wasn't 6'3" I'd have trouble getting the kayak on top of my van. It weighs 62lbs.

My advice for what its worth is get the lightest paddle you can aford!

Raptor