How To Tie A Kayak To Roof Bars

Demonstrates how to properly secure your kayak or sup to the roof rack of your vehicle.

How to tie a kayak to roof bars. If you re solo there are a couple of options depending on your rack system. Transporting your kayak safely. Kayak roof rack step 3. Don t use blue nylon rope as a form of lashing the kayak to your roof rack.

Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept. Tying a kayak onto a car roof rack can be tricky. To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. Tie down a kayak.

Once the boat is on the roof of the car and the straps are around the bars pull the straps over the canoe or kayak to the other side of the roof rack to avoid car damage or even a broken window. Don t use wooden planks as roof bars. The easiest way is with the help of a friend. Read more how to strap a kayak to a roof rack.

You ll pick the boat up by each end and place it on the rack. But it can be important to do it correctly to avoid damage to either your boat or your car or accidents while you re on the road. Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak. We have put together a quick how to guide with some tips to help you tie down your kayak so you can get to your destination safely.

Put a kayak on a 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. As a new kayaker it can feel like there s a lot to learn and a lot of accessories to get your hands on. Bring the straps over the kayak or canoe.

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