How to tie your kayak to the car correctly 224 23

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Check out how to make super cheap roof racks for any car: https://youtu.be/ZphdIwgACK4 Our kayak fishing expert, Markus, talks us through an often overlooked topic that most people are to scared to ask about: How to tie your kayak to the car correctly. It seems like something that should go without saying, however, we've seen some real shockers when it comes to tying your kayak to the roof of your car correctly. It's a simple thing that can save you from damaging and potentially ruining your fishing kayak, so take note and make sure you're doing it right!

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michael bass - 7 years ago

bow and stern tie downs critical

magic1554 - 8 years ago

...scratching the top of your car as you toss the strap across....

Rocstoneau - 8 years ago

excellent, especially the last tip as well. :-)

Charming Prints - 9 years ago

Why do throw a hard buckle so it can hit the finish of your car?

John - 9 years ago

Know I'm late but that's no car !!

Alex McGruer - 9 years ago

Being someone that has lost a rack, had a strap fail and have had a rack collapse, I would HIGHLY recommend you put a bow and stern line on this or these boats. I routinely carry 3 kayaks atop a VW Jetta , a Toyota Highlander and an Exterra. I had a rack seperate from the VW Golf, one collapse under severe braking on a VW Fox . Both times the stern line saved the boats from destruction and minimized damage keeping it to scratches on my vehicle: AS opposed to liabilities for other drivers. A friend had 2 NDK boats leave his new GM Vehicle when the factory racks separated from the SUV he was driving. That was at highway speeds and only his property was damaged. It was repaired by the car company. I am at this a while.

Al M - 7 years ago

Yes. Rack strap is a no-brainer, it's bow and stern straps that are often difficult. Might need to install a short loop under the hood. In cars with trunks you'll need to use a piece of tube in the trunk, with the strap looped around the tube and going through the crack on the closed trunk.

Francisco Trigoso - 9 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experience. Really helpful. Stay strong

Go Coastal Fishing - 9 years ago

Thanks for your comment - the bow and stern line sounds like a good idea.

Erick Sifuentes - 10 years ago

ok, i'm pretty sure this is a truck with a rack and not a CAR...

chris - 8 years ago

I'm pretty sure it's a rack and makes no difference if it's on an electric smart car or semi truck

Carl Zoltan - 10 years ago

Thanks man, I've been trying to figure this out forever

Jessecjc - 10 years ago

may I ask, which tie downs are those? Thanks!

Go Coastal Fishing - 9 years ago

We've used regular 3m ties that you can get at any hardware or fishing store. The key here is to get something that is nice and thick. Check the weaving on the strap, if it looks frayed and untidy, the chances are it's not going to work so well.

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Angela H - 10 years ago

Brilliant thank you

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