Strapping Down Kayak Roof Rack

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.

Strapping down kayak roof rack.

Run the end of the strap underneath this side of the crossbar too then secure the end of the strap in the buckle. These racks a super easy to install and use an. Leave the end of the strap with the cam buckle attached hanging on the other side of the car. Thule kayak roof racks give you a choice of smart loading unloading features.

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. Take care to lift with your legs not your back. Regular price 149 00 sale price 149 00 unit price per. Holds up to 4 kayaks.

The proper position for the boat is determined by the type of rack you have. Mount the pads on the crossbars. 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. 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.

Max kayak weight of 80 lbs. Grab the kayak at each end by the hull not the grab handles and lift the boat overhead. Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept. To install wrap the pads around your crossbars and secure in place.

You should be looping the bare end of the strap under the roof rack bar. 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. Universal roof rack fit. He discusses the import.

Shop kayak carriers step 3. Speedclamp universal roof rack fit. Regular price 119 00 sale price 119 00. 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. Run one of the straps over your kayak and loop it under a roof rack bar. Max kayak weight of 80 lbs. Crossbar pads wrap around your crossbars and allow you to safely transport gear on your roof rack without a standard carrier.

With the boat overhead place the boat so it s directly above the rack then set it down gently on the rack.