Tie Kayaks To Roof Rack

Secure your kayak to your roof.

Tie kayaks to roof rack.

Once your kayak is in place on the roof of your vehicle open all the doors of your car. Check your manufacturer s instructions for details on your kayak. You may need someone to help you lift it. Tying your kayak to the roof rack 1.

Make sure your kayak is centered on the roof rack with the heaviest section of the kayak. Lift your kayak onto the roof rack on your car so it s right side up. Inflatable racks inflatable roof racks require a slightly different tie down procedure than hard and soft racks as they do not have fastening points to loop the straps through. Take the buckle of your cam strap and pass this over the top of your boat.

Center your kayak on the roof rack. Run one of the straps. Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept. Slide the kayak onto the roof rack with the cockpit facing upside down toward the roof of your car and center the cockpit of the kayak between the two bars of your car.

Kayak carriers come in many different styles. Hard roof rack step 1. Note that some types of larger kayaks should not be used with roof racks. He discusses the import.

With your padding in place on your crossbars or kayak carriers carefully. Demonstrates how to properly secure your kayak or sup to the roof rack of your vehicle. 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.