How To Lock A Kayak To A Roof Rack

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How to lock a kayak to a roof rack.

If your kayak is on your car top then you would be very smart throw a lock on it before leaving it unattended. Just loop a cable or cables around and through the kayak to keep it locked and safe. With sit on tops you will probably have scupper holes where you can thread the cable allowing you to then secure it to your roof rack. In case you are having a sit on top kayak you can thread cable lock through the scupper plug holes and safely lock it.

One of the best car top kayak locks that i ve seen out there is the lasso security cable which has two loops that act to snare your kayak and prevent someone from sliding it off of your roof. A cable lock can be ideal for locking your kayak and securing it onto your roof rack. This video shows my solution to being able to secure my kayak to my racks with the use of a python cable lock and installed extra drain plugs. In order to overcome this situation you will need to use a cable lock to tie and secure your kayak on the roof rack or trailer.

Follow the yakima boatlocker is a 10 foot cable that secures your boat to your roof rack. It wraps around your craft and under the slots on the roof rack to create a rock solid lock. Cover with tarp to keep your kayak out of sight from any would be thieves. Make sure that scupper plug are safely stored when you remove them for adding the lock.

Some cable locks are designed specifically for locking kayaks to roof racks without the need for scupper holes or other mounting surfaces. That comes in particularly handy when you re camping so you don t have to sleep with one eye open to make sure your boat won t get swiped.