It is definitely cheaper to make a rack yourself if you have the time
and ability to fabricate it to suit you. Not every has the time or
ability to do it.
I have better things to do with my time such as boating and working at
my job. The factory built rack will be more flexible in the vehicle that
it fits. My son will not have to buy another rack when he trades trucks
again. The rack is well made and looks very durable.
The rack is welded in all the right places and dresses up the looks of
his new truck. If a person built one to the standard and quality of the
one my son bought, they might save half the price but would spend less
time on the river building it.

Lynn Tegrity

wrote:
How are you guys carrying your yaks on pick up trucks? Too long to put in
the bed of the truck, I am thinking of getting one of those "ladder racks"
that people use to carry ladders around. Any suggestions?

Thanks-
Kristopher