Strapping Kayak To Roof Bars

This video will show you how to secure your kayak to a j bar roof rack carrier.

Strapping kayak to roof bars.

Specific kayak rack systems that attach to the crossbars and cradle the boat in j or v shaped forms are most secure. Kayak roof rack step 3. The pool noodles will stop the kayak from damaging your vehicle while also keeping it in place. Note that some types of larger kayaks should not be used with roof racks.

Especially if you have uprights on your bars cross tensioning them towards each other puts a huge strain on the roof rack attachment points and has on at least one occasion pulled bars clean off a roof. We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on. Tie down kayak with straps. Cam straps quickly and securely hold your kayak down.

Do check your roofrack is securely fitted. Choose a kayak carrier the right kayak carrier for you depends on the size weight of your watercraft how many kayaks you want to transport and how convenient of a setup you prefer. 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. Flip your kayak over so the cockpit is facing down and with one person on each end lift the kayak onto your vehicle s roof so that the center of the kayak is resting on the central pool noodle.

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. Read more how to strap a kayak to a roof rack. Always use two straps one for each roof bar. To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.

You ll need two straps that are about 12 feet long or longer. Read our article on how to choose a cartop boat mount. Transporting your kayak safely. Do check your straps for wear and tear and replace when necessary they won t last forever.

Check your manufacturer s instructions for details on your kayak. Do use high quality straps to secure your canoe kayak to the roof rack. In this video we demonstrate how to load and tie down a kayak with the malone j style downloader kayak rack. Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.

Do use some pads between your kayak and bars not necessary if you have wingbars with rubber strips. As a new kayaker it can feel like there s a lot to learn and a lot of accessories to get your hands on.