Strapping Down Kayak Roof Rack

Max kayak weight of 80 lbs.

Strapping down kayak roof rack.

These racks a super easy to install and use an. Take care to lift with your legs not your back. Leave the end of the strap with the cam buckle attached hanging on the other side of the car. Mount the pads on the crossbars.

Thule kayak roof racks give you a choice of smart loading unloading features. The ultimate feature lift assist allows you to load and unload a kayak by yourself with very little effort and without lifting your kayak onto the roof of your car. Strap the kayak to the crossbars loop your tie down strap beneath your crossbar on one side then toss the two strap ends to the other side of the vehicle. Run the end of the strap underneath this side of the crossbar too then secure the end of the strap in the buckle.

Crossbar pads wrap around your crossbars and allow you to safely transport gear on your roof rack without a standard carrier. You should be looping the bare end of the strap under the roof rack bar. Giving you the freedom to head out for a paddle whenever you feel like it and only on your terms. Run one of the straps over your kayak and loop it under a roof rack bar.

With the boat overhead place the boat so it s directly above the rack then set it down gently on the rack. Oceanbroad roof rack cargotie down strap 2 pieces pack for surfboard sup board kayak canoe 1 inch 14 feet 1 5 inches 14 feet 4 8 out of 5 stars 166 14 99 14. In this video we demonstrate how to load and tie down a kayak with the malone j style downloader kayak rack. Some pads will have velcro closures while others will have elastic cords.

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Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept. Demonstrates how to properly secure your kayak or sup to the roof rack of your vehicle. Heavy duty strap tie down included. Grab the kayak at each end by the hull not the grab handles and lift the boat overhead.

Speedclamp universal roof rack fit. The proper position for the boat is determined by the type of rack you have. Universal roof rack fit. There s a great risk to improperly strapping a kayak to a roof rack and it can put many things in danger including other people on the road.

But if you follow the instructions we ve laid out above you ll be able to strap your kayak to a roof rack in minutes and be on your way.