{"product_id":"yakgear-rubber-end-handle-kit-kayak-carry-handles","title":"YakGear Rubber End Handle Kit for Kayaks, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eYakGear's Rubber End Handle Kit gives you a pair of tough, comfortable grab handles for the bow and stern of your kayak, canoe, or small boat. Marine grade rubber grips, nylon straps, and end buckles. Set of two, no hardware, so you can rig them exactly the way your hull is set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakGear built this Rubber End Handle Kit for the part of paddling nobody puts in the brochure photos. The carry. You've still got to get the boat off the rack, down the bank, and into the water, and a bare strap dug into your fingers gets old fast. This kit fixes that with two proper grab handles, each pairing a molded marine grade rubber grip with a nylon strap and end buckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a set of two, which is the whole point. One handle at the bow, one at the stern. Grab the front, have a buddy grab the back, and a loaded fishing kayak that's a real chore to move solo becomes a two-person walk to the water. Carrying alone? The rubber grip still beats knuckling a thin strap or a molded-in plastic slot every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip itself is the reason to buy this over a plain loop of webbing. Marine grade rubber gives you something round and firm to close your hand around. So the weight of the boat spreads across your palm instead of biting into two fingers. On a hot day at a concrete ramp, that difference is real. And the nylon strap threads through the grip and locks off with the end buckles, so you can set the length to sit flush against your hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the honest part: this kit ships with no hardware. That's on purpose. Every hull is a little different, and YakGear leaves the mounting to you so you can match the fasteners to your boat. Most folks run stainless pad eyes or well nuts through the bow and stern, then feed the strap and buckle it down. If you're rigging a sit-on-top from scratch or replacing handles that tore off years ago, plan on picking up the right stainless screws or pad eyes for your deck thickness. It's a ten-minute job once you've got the fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial-wise, this is built to live outside. Marine grade rubber shrugs off sun and salt spray a lot better than the cheap foam grips that crack after a season. The nylon strap is the same webbing you'd trust on a tie-down. Give the whole thing a fresh water rinse after you fish the salt and it'll ride on your boat for years. If your factory handles have gone brittle or snapped, this is a clean, low-cost way to put real grab handles back on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on placement. You want the handle centered on the bow and stern so the boat balances when you lift. Too far off to one side and the hull swings on you. Snug the buckle down so there's no slack flopping around while you paddle, but leave enough that you can get a full hand under the grip. Trim any long tail of strap and heat-seal the cut end so it doesn't fray. Little things, but they're the difference between a handle that lasts and one that annoys you every trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Kayak anglers first. Anyone hauling a loaded sit-on-top or sit-inside up a bank or onto a roof rack. Canoe owners who want a better grip than the stock thwart. Small jon boat and dinghy owners looking for a simple carry point at each end. It's black, so it disappears against most hulls and doesn't turn into an eyesore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like this kit because it's one of those small upgrades that punches above its price. A torn or missing carry handle is the kind of thing you put up with for way too long, right up until you're standing at the ramp with a fully rigged boat and nothing good to grab. Keep a set on hand if you run more than one boat. They're cheap insurance against a bad carry, and they go on just about anything with a flat spot at the bow and stern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet of two rubber end handles, one for the bow and one for the stern for balanced two-person carries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded marine grade rubber grips spread the boat's weight across your palm instead of biting into your fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNylon strap with end buckles lets you set the length flush to your hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish blends into most hulls and resists UV fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hardware included, so you choose the pad eyes or stainless screws that fit your deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarine grade rubber and nylon shrug off sun and salt spray for seasons of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits kayaks, canoes, jon boats, and dinghies with a flat mounting spot at each end\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple replacement for cracked or missing factory carry handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized YakGear reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo rubber end handles, each with a nylon strap and end buckles. It's a set of two, one for the bow and one for the stern. There's no mounting hardware in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it include mounting hardware?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. YakGear leaves the hardware to you on purpose so you can match the fasteners to your hull. Most folks use stainless pad eyes or well nuts sized to their deck thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are these handles for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're carry and grab handles for the bow and stern of a kayak, canoe, or small boat. They give you something firm to hold when you're moving the boat to and from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many handles are in a set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo. One for each end of the boat, so you and a buddy can each grab an end for a balanced carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are they made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA molded marine grade rubber grip on a nylon strap, closed off with end buckles. The rubber is what makes them comfortable to hold under a loaded hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill they hold up in saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe marine grade rubber and nylon are built to live outside and handle sun and salt spray. Give them a fresh water rinse after you fish the salt and they'll last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color are they?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack. 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