Not compatible with most Yakima accessories
I bought a set of these T17 bars, unaware they are NOT compatible with many Yakima/Whispbar accessories including the T-track kayak and bike mounts used on the other Whispbar bars. A Yakima customer support person said the T17 HD bars were made for contractors wanting to carry oversized loads such as extension ladders. They will work with the Yakima Jaylow and Bowdown kayak carriers, but not the bike and boat carriers using Yakima's common T-track system or an adapter. So while these are very sturdy, heavy-duty bars, be very careful that they are compatible with what you need them for. Take a look at rei's website for a similar review (not mine). Yakima should make this clear in its product description, but it doesn't. The company said these were developed for use in Australia, and it didn't realize so many units were being sold to North American outdoor enthusiasts.
Posted by undefined on 02 Mar 2017