How To Properly Secure a Kayak to a Roof Rack
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Transporting a kayak can be a little sketchy. Trust us. We've seen improperly secured kayaks and canoes tumble to the road from a speeding car more times than we'd like to recount and it breaks our heart every. single. time. With that in mind, we went ahead and made a new video to help teach you how to properly secure a kayak to your roof rack with cam buckle tie down straps, optional rack pads and bow / stern tie downs as well. There's plenty of explanation in the video and I'll let Jerron show you how its done!
FYI, we used the ACK Vehicle Tie Down Kit (ack.com/92ad) and a set of Roof Rack Pads (ack.com/gx49) in the video.
As always, thanks for watching and let us know if there's anything we can do to assist you in outfitting your adventures. Leave a comment here or shoot an e-mail to Customer@AustinKayak.com and we'll be happy to assist!
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THANKS FOR THIS STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO. VERY EASY TO FOLLOW.
helpful, thanks
Novice kayaker and this video took helped me to properly secure my kayak to my truck. Thanks!
I purchased the tie-down kit described here and it worked out okay. Had issues with the cams and hooks potentially hitting the hood of my truck but tightened them up.
I wonder if you could instead, recommend a Nite Ize Figure 9 and some para-cord setup instead to secure that kayak? It's a less expensive option and can be used for other camping/hiking needs.
What do you think? Maybe a video?
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Great thanks for the info on securing a yak👍💪
No problem 👍
Great video with some important steps that are often overlooked.
Yikes.
scott
Thekayoke Always good to hear Scott. If you have any great video ideas, let us know! :D
D'oh! They're up in the description now. Thanks for lookin' out!
I have the same truck what kind if tires do you have
Email16v,
Sorry for the delayed response, we appreciate your question! Several of our customers piece together products, such as those that you mentioned, to use as our tie-down kit instructs. While this is a great way to secure a kayak, we can only recommend and make videos for items that are recommended for use in securing kayaks to vehicles. We certainly appreciate your feedback and great ideas! If you have any additional questions or concerns now or in the future, do not hesitate to ask our very knowledgeable customer service team by calling 888-828-3828 or emailing customer@austinkayak.com
Thank you!
missing links to products used on this video...
That tie down kit is out of stock, when will it be available?
i dont like the front and back rope disine with them metal hooks can slip and let got or scratch the car
Can a Kayak be loading top side up, or is it always recommended to install top side down? Thanks - RJ
You can definitely load a kayak top side up, but we recommend using saddles when doing so. Without saddles, it will be difficult to safely secure the kayak as most do not have a flat surface on the bottom.
I heard you should not use ratchet straps but the pull ones that you showed, why is that?? Wouldn’t the ratchet ones get it much tighter and secure it better??
Ratchet straps can warp the boat since they're so strong.
Does the bow tie down have to go in the front or can it be tied down to a hook located in the bed?
You would want to make sure the bow tie is pulling the kayak forward, meaning it will need to be more forward on the vehicle than the the bow. Depending on the length of your kayak and space between your rack uprights, you may not need the bow tied down.
If you have a long kayak or canoe, or uprights close together, I would suggest a bow tie.
Also make sure you dont drive too fast, especially if there are high winds. I like to keep it under 70mph when loaded up top, just to be safe.
why not just tie the front of the kayak/canoe to the forward bar of the rack and the back of the kayak/canoe to rear bar instead of hooking it to the front and rear bumper?
Thank you for watching! While a kayak can be secured by tying it directly to your crossbars, tying it to the front and rear bumpers provides additional leverage which keeps your kayak in place.
Truth! ????
You guys are doing it all wrong strap it down with zip ties 😁