How To Tie A Kayak Down On A Roof Rack

To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.

How to tie a kayak down on a roof rack.

Mount the foam pads onto your canoe mount the canoe onto your crossbars. Insert the bare end in the strap throughout the slot within the cam buckle and move it through together with your hand. Ensure the straps are laying flat against the kayak and that they are not crossed. Run the bare end from the strap from the cam buckle.

This can shut down the strap and safeguarded your kayak towards the roof rack club you re focusing on. Tie down straps straps with cam buckles can be ideal for this as they have a secure buckle for tightening without needing to tie knots. Make sure the foam pads are secure. Then slide each strap so that the buckle lays against the hull of the kayak.

Crossbar pads wrap around your crossbars and allow you to safely transport gear on your roof rack without a standard carrier. 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. The type you use will likely depend on your vehicle and your personal preference but it can be useful to have crossbars to secure your kayak. Roof rack roof racks will vary between brands and types.

You will need four straps if you also choose to use them for the bow and stern tie downs. Load the canoe onto your crossbars. To install wrap the pads around your crossbars and secure in place.