What kind of Rack for a Honda?

Any of yall have advice about what kind of roof rack to put on my honda accord?
Preferebly not a yak-specific one so I can mount other shit on there. Like rocket launchers. 

I would recommend a multi-sport rack by Thule versus the other big name brand.  Thule uses square or aerodynamic bars versus round bars and this prevents rack attachments from spinning around which can be a real problem when racking kayaks.

For your exact needs regarding the base rack, use the fit guide at www.thule.com or give us a call at one of our stores. The kayak attachment you choose will depend on what kind of kayak(s) you have, how many kayaks you will carry at one time, and whether or not you will be carrying other items such as a bike or a roof storage box.  If it's just one sit-on-top kayak and you do not need loading assistance as provided by some kayak attachments, then you could just place the kayak upside down and directly to the bars (preferably padded).  Strap around the bars and kayak using two quality cam straps-- NRS makes the best ones and we stock them.  For extra safety, be sure to tie a line from the bow and stern to the bumpers of the car.  For the bow line, it's best to use rope rather than straps because straps tend to flap around in the wind.  If you don't like tying knots, consider getting a Rope Ratchet-- we stock these too.  This is the same device provided by Thule in some of their kayak attachments.

For more info on this same subject, see a recent reply we made at
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=37029.msg403242#msg403242

If anyone wants to get a Thule rack from us, mention NCKA and get 10% off and FREE installation for a limited time.

Sweet, hopefully that free installation offer lasts till this weekend 

My two cents. Been using both Thule and Yakima for about 12 years and prefer Yakima (Thule also a good product). I like the plastic coated bars versus the Thule painted metal and I like Yakima's attachments better.
Never had anything "spin" on me, plastic coating and proper adjustment prevents that. Thule bars rust from the inside out (at least mine did) and Yakima uses heavy duty aluminum.  I use a folding stacker on my Corolla and carry two boats and also have canoe gunnel pads that haul my canoe and double as keepers for the kayaks while I tie em down. Either product is quality and in Nor Cal seems to be more Thule dealers around.
P.S. You do not need an air dam on either of em. If you get whistling it will usually stop after you add an attachment or two or you can wrap the front bar with a very thin bungie with the coils about two inches apart and all noise will stop.

This might be what you are looking for (Item #2)
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=39188.0;topicseen
Let me know if intrested

Eric / Yakhopper

Yakhopper I'm hoping to find something for a lil cheaper than 375 
Otherwise I'll break my bank before I even have a yak to put on my car!
-D

What year is your accord?

I have a set of Thule cross bars & outrigger attachment that I no longer use.  If you can get the foot mounts for your car, I can give u a good deal on the cross bars.  Outrigger too if you want that.

I've got a set of Thule J-cradles I dont use anymore, I've also got a set of cross bars from my 2004 civic that are adjustable but I can't find the key to them.

I drive an '08 4 door accord.
@shicken I'd rather buy the whole thing as a package than put bits n pieces together.
Thanks for the tips yall! 

The $375.00 is what I paid several years ago .... selling for any fair offer 
You would be amazed at what I consider fair.
Also,
Not nearly as concerned about the $$ as I am about it going to someone who could really use it.

Sent from my phone cause I can

My two cents. Been using both Thule and Yakima for about 12 years and prefer Yakima (Thule also a good product). I like the plastic coated bars versus the Thule painted metal and I like Yakima's attachments better.
Never had anything "spin" on me, plastic coating and proper adjustment prevents that. Thule bars rust from the inside out (at least mine did) and Yakima uses heavy duty aluminum.  I use a folding stacker on my Corolla and carry two boats and also have canoe gunnel pads that haul my canoe and double as keepers for the kayaks while I tie em down. Either product is quality and in Nor Cal seems to be more Thule dealers around.
P.S. You do not need an air dam on either of em. If you get whistling it will usually stop after you add an attachment or two or you can wrap the front bar with a very thin bungie with the coils about two inches apart and all noise will stop.

My Thule bars are alminum, not sure how yours rusted?  Corroded maybe, but rusted?

I prefer Yakima myself, but my comment is  - wind noise -most seem to be caused by the tie-downs vibrating like guitar strings.  I used tie wraps or electrical tape two bring the two lines together and stop vibration. Therefore I haven't needed an air dam

My two cents. Been using both Thule and Yakima for about 12 years and prefer Yakima (Thule also a good product). I like the plastic coated bars versus the Thule painted metal and I like Yakima's attachments better.
Never had anything "spin" on me, plastic coating and proper adjustment prevents that. Thule bars rust from the inside out (at least mine did) and Yakima uses heavy duty aluminum.  I use a folding stacker on my Corolla and carry two boats and also have canoe gunnel pads that haul my canoe and double as keepers for the kayaks while I tie em down. Either product is quality and in Nor Cal seems to be more Thule dealers around.
P.S. You do not need an air dam on either of em. If you get whistling it will usually stop after you add an attachment or two or you can wrap the front bar with a very thin bungie with the coils about two inches apart and all noise will stop.

The current square Thule bars are not painted.  They are made with galvanized steel and have a protective plastic coating around them.  As far as I know, they have been made this way for a very long time.  Yakima also currently uses galvanized steel bars, not aluminum.  CrawFish, I have a feeling that your Thule and Yakima setups may be older than 12 years.  As far as the spinning of kayak attachments on round bars-- we see this all too often. 

My Thule bars are alminum, not sure how yours rusted?  Corroded maybe, but rusted?

Squidder K, are your aluminum Thule bars square or aerodynamically shaped?  How old are they?  There are other steel and aluminum square rack bars out there that will fit some Thule base racks.  We have seen people take square aluminum bars from other manufactures and put them on Thule base racks, but the ones we've seen have been much weaker than the galvanized steel bars that Thule uses.  As a testament to their longevity, a friend of mine has been actively using the same steel Thule bars for over 10 years and there is no rust on or inside of them.

I prefer Yakima myself, but my comment is  - wind noise -most seem to be caused by the tie-downs vibrating like guitar strings.  I used tie wraps or electrical tape two bring the two lines together and stop vibration. Therefore I haven't needed an air dam

To stop straps from vibrating, just simply put a twist or two in your straps.  The straighter the straps are and the more direct the wind hits them without turbulence, the more likely they will vibrate.