I notice that a number of reviews mention it being hard to pull the cable tight enough in order to prevent one loop or another from still being slipped over the end of the kayak. I recently experienced the same problem, though I did manage to make it work on my trip. Eventually, I discovered that the seller accidentally sent me the wrong model cable--which was for slimmer touring kayaks--even though in the correct (purple) bag for the model I needed, which was for recreational kayaks. So, even after you receive your cable, be sure the loop itself measures to the size advertised for your model. You might even try the larger size anyway for your touring kayak, as it would then pull a bit further up the kayak before securing it, making it impossible to slip the loops over the ends. All in all, this is a great product and design, which I highly recommend.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]