How To Secure Kayak To Roof Bars

Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept.

How to secure kayak to roof bars.

Demonstrates how to properly secure your kayak or sup to the roof rack of your vehicle. Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side. We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on. To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.

If you do have crossbars crossbar pads are another economical option. Watch this video for more information. Place your kayak or canoe on the roof rack. Then load them one at a time and also strap the first down snugly before loading the second kayak on.

These blocks are lightweight saving your roof s capacity for your kayak and cost effective. Go back to the first kayak tighten cinched the straps and check that it s secure. How to strap a kayak to a roof rack. Secure the kayak straps.

To completely secure your yak thread another set of ratchet straps through the front toggles or carry handles of the kayak and then secure them to the tie down spots underneath your vehicle using either a carabiner or securing hook. The last thing you want is your kayak slipping off the roof if you need to brake suddenly. To make your life easier get all of your straps in place before you load kayaks onto your roof. Make sure that the kayak is secured tightly to the roof rack.

This video will show you how to secure your kayak to a j bar roof rack carrier. If you don t haul your kayak frequently or if you don t have a roof rack a foam block carrier can be a great option. He discusses the import. This ensures that your first kayak stays in place if you bump it with the second as you re loading.

Lay the straps over the roof rack bars. Bring the canoe straps over the canoe. If your vessels are not sitting well on the rack you will have to untie them and start over until you find the right position.