How To Strap A Kayak To A Roof Rack

Because of their design it can be difficult to set straps in place properly after your kayak is already up on the racks.

How to strap a kayak to a roof rack.

Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak. Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept. He discusses the import. Loop one strap through around the attachment point on the bow.

If you don t have an attachment point on the kayak you have a couple of options. However be careful to ensure that the buckles do not scratch your vehicle. To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. 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.

When setting straps for a j style roof rack thread the strap through the upper u shaped portion of the rack. Whichever tie down type you choose you ll begin by attaching the strap to the bow of your kayak. Kayak roof rack step 1. The first step in tying your canoe or kayak down to your car is laying the straps over each bar.

This is the longer side of the rack and it s the side that will wind up behind your kayak once it s loaded. Lay the straps over the roof rack. Laying the straps over the kayak truck rack is the first step to securing a kayak or canoe to your car. Of course you will want to make sure the buckles on the end of the straps don t scratch your car door.

Lay the straps over the roof rack bars.