How To Secure Kayak To Roof Bars

This ensures that your first kayak stays in place if you bump it with the second as you re loading.

How to secure kayak to roof bars.

Lay the kayak straps over the bars of the roof rack. If you do have crossbars crossbar pads are another economical option. This video will show you how to secure your kayak to a j bar roof rack carrier. Lay the straps over the roof rack bars.

Bring the canoe straps over the canoe. Secure the kayak straps. How to strap a kayak to a roof rack. To completely secure your yak thread another set of ratchet straps through the front toggles or carry handles of the kayak and then secure them to the tie down spots underneath your vehicle using either a carabiner or securing hook.

Then load them one at a time and also strap the first down snugly before loading the second kayak on. Make sure that the kayak is secured tightly to the roof rack. Place your kayak or canoe on the roof rack. To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.

Kayak roof rack step 1. 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. Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept.

If your vessels are not sitting well on the rack you will have to untie them and start over until you find the right position. We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on. He discusses the import. Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.

Watch this video for more information. These blocks are lightweight saving your roof s capacity for your kayak and cost effective. To make your life easier get all of your straps in place before you load kayaks onto your roof.