I really appreciate your reply. However, the guy at Rack Attack told me the reason being discontinued is because the panoramic (vista) roof has had too many issues. Including breakage.
So... i guess in the meantime i will have to obscond with my husband's car when i want to go kayaking. Of course, they means relinquishing my SUV to him! Haha
Oh well. He said when he gets rid of his car in the spring we will make sure i hey a vehicle that HAS Roof racks and capacity to carry a kayak! One summer of inconvenience. .. i guess i can live.