Küat Launches New Piston Pro Rack
Küat, the designer of premium and lightweight bike, ski, and kayak racks, is launching The Piston Pro – a lean version of their Piston Pro X.
The Piston Pro features most of the same great features as The Piston Pro X. Features like all metal construction, OneTap hydro-pneumatic tire arms that make no contact on the bike frame, and tool-free wheel chock slides. The Piston Pro will not have a Genuine Kashima coat, LED tail lights, or the same retail price as its predecessor. The Piston Pro will retail for $1098.
“We’ve always tried to thoughtfully design and produce products that give our customers options. With the Piston Pro, the rider that appreciates the design and the high-quality materials can also
appreciate a version that costs a few hundred dollars less, ” says Luke Kuschmeader, Founder and CEO of Küat.
The Piston Pro is covered by Küat’s No Worries Limited Warranty and will be available to order mid-April at kuat.com through dealers and online retailers. Shipping is scheduled to start in June of 2023.
Features:
- All metal construction
- OneTap hydro-pneumatic tire arms
- No frame contact
- No fade powder coat
- Stainless hardware
- Semi-integrated high-strand 12 mm cable lock
- Equipped with QuickConnect for fast and easy installation and removal
- FastFit tool-free wheel chock system
- PedalPivot
- Patented Flatlock hitch cam
- Optional eBike ramp for easy loading
- Color: Sandy Black
- MSRP: $1098
Additional specs:
- 2 – Bike Capacity (Add-ons available, sold separately)
- 67 lbs. per tray on 2” 2-bike, 60lbs. for 1.25” version
- 42 lbs. per tray on chassis-mounted RV hitch
- 53” Max Wheelbase
- 5” Max tire width
HUK Full-Size
Küat Launches New HUK Family Tailgate Pads
No hitch? No problem. Küat is now offering five new tailgate pads
The HUK family of various-sized tailgate pads features fully welded, durable TPU fabric that is smooth to the touch while also being extremely durable and strong. Added bonus: It’s recyclable and biodegradable. Each size is designed with an innovative tailgate window that allows backup camera visibility and tailgate handle access without having to remove the tailgate pad.
The HUK comes in five different sizes for any truck out there. The full-size tailgate pads hold up to six bikes, the mid-size tailgate pads hold up to five bikes, and the half-pad holds up to two bikes. All are securely held in place with sturdy nylon straps. Küat has even designed a version for those tricky, curvy tailgates.
“These new tailgate pads are made with some of the most durable, fully-welded material we could find. We are extremely excited to add The HUK tailgate pads to our family of innovative roof and hitch products. ” says Luke Kuschmeader, Founder and CEO of Küat.
The HUK tailgate pads come with a 3-year limited warranty. The HUK tailgate pads are available to order in mid-April at kuat.com through dealers and online retailers. Shipping is scheduled to start in May of 2023.
HUK Full-Size
HUK 61” Straight Tailgate Pad – 6-Bike
MSRP – $298
Features:
- Transports up to 6 bikes
- Welded seam construction
- Bomber TPU fabric
- Soft touch backing
- Extra 1” padding on the truck pad top for extra cushion where you need it most
- Metal G-Hook buckles for a fast and secure hold
- The roll-up window provides an unobstructed view through your backup camera and makes raising and lowering your tailgate hassle-free
- Fits full-size trucks with tailgates from 61” + wide
- 3-year limited warranty
HUK Full-Size Curve
The HUK Full-Size Curve
HUK 61” Curved Tailgate Pad – 6-Bike
MSRP – $320
Features:
- Transports up to 6 bikes
- Welded seam construction
- Bomber TPU fabric
- Soft touch backing
- Extra 1” padding on the truck pad top for extra cushion where you need it most
- Metal G-Hook buckles for a fast and secure hold
- Roll-up window provides an unobstructed view through your backup camera and makes raising and lowering your tailgate hassle-free
- Fits full-size trucks with curved tailgates from 61” + wide
- 3-year limited warranty
HUK Mid-Size Compact
HUK Mid-Size Compact
HUK 51” Straight Tailgate Pad – 5-Bike
MSRP- $298
Features:
- Transports up to 5 bikes
- Welded seam construction
- Bomber TPU fabric
- Soft touch backing
- Extra 1” padding on the truck pad top for extra cushion where you need it most
- Metal G-Hook buckles for a fast and secure hold
- LookBack window provides an unobstructed view through your backup camera and makes raising and lowering your tailgate hassle-free
- Fits mid-size trucks with tailgates from 51” + wide
- 3-year limited warranty
HUK Mid-Size
HUK Mid-Size
HUK 54” Straight Tailgate Pad – 5-Bike
MSRP – $298
Features:
- Transports up to 5 bikes
- Welded seam construction
- Bomber TPU fabric
- Soft touch backing
- Extra 1” padding on the truck pad top for extra cushion where you need it most
- Metal G-Hook buckles for a fast and secure hold
- Roll-up window provides an unobstructed view through your backup camera and makes raising and lowering your tailgate hassle-free
- Fits mid-size trucks with tailgates from 54” + wide
- 3-year limited warranty
HUK Half-Pad
HUK Half-Pad
HUK 25” Half Tailgate Pad – 2-Bike
MSRP – $149
Features:
- Transports up to 2 bikes
- Welded seam construction
- Bomber TPU fabric
- Soft touch backing
- Extra 1” padding on the truck pad top for extra cushion where you need it most
- Metal G-Hook buckles for a fast and secure hold
- Fits most trucks
- 3-year limited warranty
Küat Launches into Overlanding with IBEX
Küat unveils an innovative truck bed rack ecosystem with the IBEX
Designed for versatility, emphasizing performance and clean design, the IBEX stands in a league of its own. Built around a beautiful and innovative open hoop design that allows complete side bed access and a head-turning automotive finish. Features include telescoping crossbars that can be flush or top-mounted, out-of-the-box full and half-height configurations, ample T-channels, and many current and anticipated accessories. The IBEX is built burly, ready for any adventure, and backed by Küat’s renowned No Worries Limited Warranty.
On-road weight capacity 600 pounds. Off-road weight capacity 300 pounds.
“The closer you get, the better it looks; the more you understand its versatility and capabilities, the more you see how good the IBEX truly is,” says Luke Kuschmeader, Founder and CEO of Küat.
Accessories that will be available and sold separately for The IBEX include:
- Molle panels
- Adjustable height crossbar kit
- Piston® SR mount
- Shovel/Axe holder
- Extra crossbar kit
- Grab handle
- Antenna mount
- Hi Lift® jack mount
- Retrax® mount
- Bottle Opener
The IBEX family of truck bed racks are available to pre-order mid-April at kuat.com through dealers and online retailers. Shipping is scheduled to start in the summer of 2023. MSRP will range from $1489-$1589, depending on the SKU.
Features/Specs:
- 1,200 lb. Static weight capacity
- 600 lb. Dynamic weight capacity
- 300 lb. Off-road dynamic capacity
- Ballistic black powder coat
- All aluminum construction
- Stainless steel and automotive-grade hardware
- Numerous T-channels
- Full and half-height options included
- Telescoping crossbars may be mounted on top of the frame with an adjustable height accessory kit
- Available Accessories
- Molle panels
- Molle Panels are Maxtrax® and Rotopax® compatible
- Bottle opener
- Shovel/axe holder
- Piston® SR mount
- Extra cross-bar kit
- Grab handle
- Antenna mount
- Hi Lift® jack mount
- Retrax® mount
- Adjustable height crossbar kit
- All base SKUs come with the t-slot mounting kit in the box. This kit works on the following trucks:
- Toyota Tacoma (required)
- Toyota Tundra (optional T-slot rails)
- Nissan Frontier (optional T-slot rails
- Nissan Titan (optional T-slot rails)
- Jeep Gladiator (optional T-slot rails) (Coming Q4)
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