Note that some types of larger kayaks should not be used with roof racks.
Tie kayaks to roof rack.
With your padding in place on your crossbars or kayak carriers carefully.
Check your manufacturer s instructions for details on your kayak.
Once your kayak is in place on the roof of your vehicle open all the doors of your car.
Demonstrates how to properly secure your kayak or sup to the roof rack of your vehicle.
You may need someone to help you lift it.
Run one of the straps.
Lift your kayak onto the roof rack on your car so it s right side up.
Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept.
Hard roof rack step 1.
Secure your kayak to your roof.
Make sure your kayak is centered on the roof rack with the heaviest section of the kayak.
Load your kayak onto your roof rack.
Take the buckle of your cam strap and pass this over the top of your boat.
Step 2 wrap one cam strap.
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.
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.
Move the kayak forward or back on the roof rack as needed until the middle of the.
Tying your kayak to the roof rack 1.
He discusses the import.