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When I had a kayak many years ago I used cheap uprights which bolted onto a regular square section roofbar. Things may have changed now, but with Thule wing bars you may be tied into Thule-specific uprights which entails even more £££
el_presidente-
That's a good point. Kayak that I'm looking at right now is plastic so can be strapped directly to the bars.
However may progress to a composite at some point when I would need uprights and / or v brackets.
Edit - like this: https://www.thule.com/en-gb/winter-and-water-sports-carriers/kayak-roof-racks/thule-hull-a-port-aero-_-849
ChasnotRobert
I'm contemplating buying a kayak which will necessitate having roof bars on which to transport it to suitable bodies of water in which to go kayaking.
Happily I have an estate car that is sufficiently long, but I will need roof bars.
Any advantage to getting Thule wing bars (for £200+ once you add the fixings) or just get cheaper Halfords brand bars?