Thinking of getting the Malone Channel Loader (https://www.amazon.com/Malone-MPG367-Channel-Loader/dp/B07NSG9CWZ/ref=sr_1_4?crid=13J5Z7I79TIQR&keywords=malone+kayak+roller&qid=1654743621&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=malone%2Csporting%2C131&sr=1-4) and the Malone Auto Racks Quicklash T-Style Hood Loops (https://www.amazon.com/Malone-Racks-Quicklash-T-Style-Loops/dp/B01M300IYN/ref=asc_df_B01M300IYN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241944202239&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6730563609304807860&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002643&hvtargid=pla-437501658236&psc=1). What success have you had with quality but less expensive equipment?
I responded in the other thread about the roller.
On the hood loops. I bought a different brand at REI, they seemed to work ok for my hood and hatchback. I have a Subaru Crosstrek.
But for the hood I changed to the type with the screw attachment. My vehicle has a convenient attachment point, about 1/4 of the way back from the front edge of the hood. Some people have mentioned being worried about bending the hood, I did not have that happen but the screw on type should prevent that, if it is an issue.