I had been looking for grab handles, and puking over the cost of the commercial options, when I read German's solution on this board. I liked the solution a lot, but wanted a nicer handle.

After much googling for grab handles, I found handles on the website of Chesapeake Light Craft, a wooden kayak kit manufacturer. It's now been moved to the top of the page. I paid $6.50 per handle for two handles, plus $6.00 shipping, for a total cost of $19.00. I ordered the handles online on Sunday, and they arrived today via USPS.

The handles look like this:



I followed German's directions for installation of the handles, and they look great! They really look like they came from the factory. Best of all, I ended up with two handles for less than some of the vendors are asking for one.

The finished product:



See this site for more pictures: http://farbuckle.smugmug.com/gallery/2506612#131606690

Thanks to German for the great idea!

 

Very, Very nice... Handles are on the way...

 

Thanks for the tip...I ordered a set also.

 

sweet, I hadn't gotten around to ordering any yet, and those look the best so far, and can't beat the price....a couple are on the way for me too

Thanks for the link and the post

 

Is the handle part rubber, plastic or foam?

If it is rubber does it look like it can handle taking a beating, meaning, is it fairly plyable yet strong?

B

 

Awesome. Bought a set, they look like they match the front handles I already have.

 

After buying them, the guy from the company emailed me because I explained why I was buying them.

He said he just got a big shipment, and is going to decrease the price of shipping a little (at least, that's what he told me). He said he was wondering where this huge run on them came, but apparently someone from here called him a couple days ago as well.

 

Got My Set In Today, Looks Great, Now Just Need A Set For The Front.

 

any pics of how they install in the front?

 

These don't. You just buy some normal mastercraft or similar handles that have velcro straps. These wrap around your roll bars.