How to transport Stand Up Paddleboards on your car
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- a SUP is one of the best ways to explore the water, learning how to transport it can open up a whole new world of possibilities! Learn how to safely and securely strap one or two boards to your roof rack.
Want a tip to keep the straps quite when transporting your board? Watch the video at the link below
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thank you, this is the only clear demonstration! I have been trying to find this for a while
Great video. Thanks for the clear and simple instructions!
Thank you!!! Easiest video that I've seen for tying down my SUP.
Could you provide a demonstration of the easiest way to actually mount the boards onto the car? You look pretty tall, so it may not be that difficult for you, but do you have tips for the best way to carefully get in onto the car without scratching either the car or the board? Thank you!
Carry a step ladder with you, that works for my 4Runner. I'm almost 6 feet tall and still need it. Definitely makes it easier
Our boards have extra two little fins that do not come off. How do I get 3 of those boards on the roof rack? Thank you x
Thank you 🙏🏽
Cheers well done
Just an observation, but if the air is moving faster under the board than on top, this will generate lift (Wing shape). In other words, you want to put the board the other way up if you want the "apparent wind" to push the board down. You way allows you to generate more friction between board and rack at the expense of generating lift versus the car.
Andrew Taylor, The way has been explained to me from a handful of sources is by putting the board fin side up it allows the air to flow on top of the board more so than underneath driving the board down into the car. For me personally I also feel better put in the board this way when there is an aggressive rocker as I feel it creates less opportunity for the wind to grab the board
this may be a dumb question, but do you would this work for a SUP and a kayak instead of two paddle boards?
Kelly O the two strap method should (depending on the rocker of the SUP). I would put the SUP down first and add some paddding/protection between them.
Buying my isle "glider" boards this weekend. Getting two 10'10" boards. I got a roof rack coming for my Kia Soul. All I need is pads and straps? Should I put anything between the two boards to keep from rubbing or you think the soft top is good enough?
I usually don't but a cut up yoga mat would do really well in offering some extra padding and grip
Does this work for inflatable SUPs as well? Concerned about damaging them.
I have had luck with inflatables using this method but I have to be careful not to over tighten. If I was going for long distance or on fast roads I would just deflate the SUP and toss it in the car
Karen, I have an inflatable board too. I am going to try the single board method like he showed. You are right. When I went to visit a friend over 50 miles I deflated it and inflated it when I was on location. I tired out so quick though with that damn pump. All the electric pumps break over over heat so I figure I will just do it with my own upper body!
Jennifer Stevens I’ve found electric pumps to be very reliable
What do you do your shorter board is wider than the longer? Should it still go on top?
LucasIansanity try both ways and see what fits best. I might take the fin off the shorter board and put it on bottoms, either way use the two strap method to make sure it is secure
How long of a strap do you recommend for 2 boards?
My luggage racks are front and back instead of the sides. That changed things. Any suggestions?
That is a tougher one, I have not run into that type of roof rack set up. You might try opening the doors for the car and running the straps through the inside of the vehicle.
Hello Sandy - the best bet is to go to the Thule or Yakima site and buy some cross bars specific to your car. It's standard practice to have these for carrying most sports equipment (bikes, boards, boxes, etc...)
It’s what I have on my Audi, but I believe it would be just the same as board will be laying on top of those two racks and you can secure straps just how he did in between racks. I never tried but planning to do it this summer
Would you ever remove the fins for transport?
Ben Koppenhaver I don’t and have never had a problem.
If you think about it - if your board were to slide back on your roof rack while driving the fin will catch on to the strap.
Great tutorial! Nicely laid out
Also, I tried your method, but unfortunately my strap is 12'...just shy of the amount i'd need to thread it and I come up short. Can you recommend a strap that is a bit bigger?
Many makes of straps come in different lengths.
:-/ I guess I should have mentioned the length of my straps. You can always do the two strap method for a single board if yours are shorter
What brand straps do you use?
Isle Surf and Sup has a nice kit with straps and pads for your roof racks
Thanks!
What padding are you using between your rack and the paddle boards?
Jessica DeHerrera A number of companies make roof rack crossbar pads. These are nice because they often have Velcro or some method for attaching the pads to the rack. Another inexpensive option is to use a pool noodle.
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