Safely loading a kayak on top of a vehicle's roof rack is an important boater skill. Failure to do it right can mean damaged kayaks and costly accidents. Loading kayaks has been made easier and more convenient with Thule's WaterSlide Mat. This rubber mat attaches to the back of the car and helps protect vehicle paint and boat keel from damage when loading the kayak. The top of the mat is slippery to promote easy loading while the bottom part is sticky to cling securely to the vehicle without sticking to the paint. The WaterSlide Mat is easy to clean, it removes debris with a shake and dries quickly.

Thule is an industry leader, manufacturer, and distributor of premium outdoor and transportation products. Founded in 1942 by the Thulin family in Hillerstorp, Sweden, Thule started out as a company that specializes in roof racks and other automobile accessories. True to the company's motto "Bring your life," Thule started producing products that enable the car owner to bring their outdoor equipment and luggage. Over the years, Thule has grown and became a company that offers a wide range of high-performance products including strollers, bike racks, luggage, roof racks, cargo carriers, rooftop tents, winter and water sport racks, bike trailers, child bike seats, backpacks, van accessories, laptop cases, tablet cases, phone cases, camera bags and cases, and bike bags and racks. The Thule Group also includes several world-renowned companies including Case Logic, SportRack Inc., Chariot, Yepp, and Tepui. Thule has 4700 points of sales in 136 countries worldwide, and has around 2200 employees.