Brilliant! This goes hand in hand with all the "how to tie knot" videos that I obsess on. In all my years of throwing my board in the back of the pick up or dropping it into the rack on the moto... Now I'm a family man and have the Fourtuner and this works great.
This video is perfect! I have a SUP board and after one viewing I have strapped my board down three times with no trouble! Thank you so much for posting!
Fantastic mate! I tried this technique to secure my portable gazebo to my roof racks and it worked great! It was easy, fast and felt pretty secure. Nice work mate!
Yes, you can strap several boards using this method if you are traveling a short distance at low speeds and are sure your racks can't more and straps and buckle are solid. We recommend using two straps for two or more boards for a tighter, more secure strapping job (one strap in front and one in back)
Thank you! I just got an inflatable SUP and can now manage the whole process of getting the board secured to my car rack really easily. I found an 18' strap by Riverside at REI - that was the only place locally I found a long enough strap (sorry, Minnesota, no board shops close by :). 18' was plenty for my application. Thanks again!
@@blueplanetsurf what's going to be great is that I'm going to use this trick on my boat. When loading SUP's back onto the rack when anchored, it's just a giant pita to move from one side of the boat to the other to reach straps. Your hack will allow me to tie it down without having to shuffle from side to side, threatening imminent death by whale attack if I misstep and take a plunge.
This is perfect for winter surfing in North Atlantic Canada. Taking the mitts off to tie down in below freezing was always a nightmare. I get to warm up quicker now!!
It’s pretty simple- over one side , under both racks, over other side, strap. Just make sure the racks are tight and can’t move, otherwise this method is not safe.
@mysteryguyzation , It's good to have the rack pads to protect your board from getting pressure dents from the racks. Most Stand up boards have padded EVA foam deck pads that provide some protection, so if the pad sits on the rack, you could use it without a pad, although pads are always recommended.
Good to hear but be safe and use with caution- low speeds, smaller boards, racks that can’t move, solid strap are all essential! If in doubt use two straps.
Yes, John, this method is not safe the the racks can move at all on the roof or if the strap can loosen. You should always use two straps and err on the side of safety if there is any doubt.
Hi blue, In fact by using one strap You are creating a tremendous pressure on the racks forcing them to come together. the correct would be using two straps individually, passing them around each rack. this way creating only an upward tension.
+paulo silva- Yes, that is correct, using the single strap method will pull the racks together, which is why you should only use it if your racks are attached very solidly to your car and you are not going very far or fast. Using two straps is better and safer in many ways, so if you are not sure how solid your racks are, or anytime you go longer distances, higher speed or transport bigger boards, USE TWO STRAPS!
+MattyMaxMac yes use two straps on the highway and longer distances. We have a video showing how to strap multiple boards to your car and there are plenty of videos on RUclips that show how to use two straps.
This looks so easy! I have a board bag and hard bars. Do you think I need any more to padding? It takes about an hour sometimes on 40-50mph roads. Still an ok method for that distance?
+John Catapano yes, this method should only be used for shorter distances and with solid racks, as many have noted, this pulls your racks together if they have any wiggle room and that will loosen the straps. So if in doubt, always use two straps to secure your board better than with this quick and easy single strap method.
Hello i have 2 quick questions first of all is it possible to fit in a short Surfboard on the Toyota IQ car model in your opinion. My second question is that in your opinion which is the best action camcorder for surfing. As there are lots of specially designed surfing cameras i would like to hear your opinion which one to pick and choose the best one out. There is this Sony AS200V Cam. GoPros off course, Sony RX0 II , Ricoh WG-50 . And SeaLife DC2000 . These are some really good models out there in the market. Please have a look at them abd advise me accordingly which one you think is the best. I understand that you may not have a fixed opinion on this matter but, whatever advise you give me i will pay heed to it. Thanks
Hi Carl, if the board is short enough it will fit but make sure it’s the right board for you, not for the car. Regarding action cams, I have been using GoPros for a long time and they keep improving. The new GoPro max is pretty sweet and countless accessories are available. 🤙🏼
Hey! Had a question for you, just installed my roof rails and cross bar on my suv, I'm worried about take it across the highway as I have long 10'6" sup's, I don't see any way to anchor it down at the bow, what's the highest speeds you go at just using the 1 or 2 cam straps around the cross bars? Could I run a cam strap through the metal bar for the leash and use that to tie down to the front of the car?
Oh and BTW, when your racks move towards one another your strap becomes loose and there goes your $1800 SUP Board or Boards flying off down the freeway. One 1" strap only has about 600 lbs tensile strength. One 1" strap wrapped around the bar with both ends over the board has 1200 lbs of tensile strength. One strap on each bar ties the board down with 2400 lbs of tensile strength. If you cause a crash because you lost your load, you are responsible for all of the cars that you take out!
While you were doing all your calculations, you forgot to observe that he has a fixed rack. It's can't move toward each other. Same with anyone using fixed cross bars.
Hi Michael. If in doubt always use two straps its more secure and safer. The one strap method will work on a board in a bag but make sure the racks are solid and can't move and you are using a good quality strap.
+Jones Magones, you need hard racks with solid attachment points that can't slip to use this method as the strap tension will pull the racks together. Make sure the hard racks are attached well to the roof and can't slide back and forth. I use Rhino Racks, which we sell at our shop but any quality hard racks will work, like Thule or Yakima racks. Regarding two boards, I answered that before, it's possible but I only recommend it for short trips at low speeds. Anytime you travel longer distances at higher speeds and or have longer, bigger boards, I would recommend using two straps, one in the front, one in the back. Also watch our video on transporting multiple boards.
Nina Javier Hi Nina, Yes you can strap two boards like this but unless you are going a short distance at low speeds, using two straps is safer and more secure for two boards.
If in doubt, use two straps, that will always be safer, especially if you are traveling longer distances and/ or going over 50 mph. I have used the one strap method safely (using a good strap and with solid roof racks that can't move around, which is absolutely essential) with up to 17' long boards going up to 60 mph on shorter drives. As mentioned, this method is not safe if the roof racks can slide or the strap buckle does not clamp the strap 100% securely, the upward lift created by the windshield when driving at higher speeds is very powerful and will put a lot of tension on the straps which pulls the roof rack bars together, if they can slide closer together, the strap looses tension, the board lifts and generates even more force, so this can be dangerous. The volume of the board does not really matter. Most of the forces are caused by lift to the part of the board that extends over the windshield, so the more surface area you have over the windshield, the more careful you should be as the forces increase exponentially the faster you drive.
If you do it that way the two roof bars may be pulled together. Things will then loosen up... Nah. Ide two stråla. It will rake 60 seconds and be more stable.
@@MickeAndersson67 , yes, agreed, better safe than sorry. I only use this method if I know my racks are super solid and can't move and I'm driving a short distance at low speeds with a smaller board.
😂 this video goes into more detail: How to strap boards to car roof rack- safe, efficient, complete instructionsruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
At our roof rack/truck rack store we have had 4 roof racks fail using this method and their SUP Boards flew off into traffic at high speed. Common sense is one strap per bar! It only takes a few seconds longer and it doubles the strength of the straps and the racks stay in place. What we are seeing is the top of the both racks being pulled towards the center of the car and the front of the clip getting all of the stress until it flexes outwards and the front rack flies off with the board. Sometime the rear bar rips off with the rest of the equipment and there is a lot of damage to the door frames not to mention the equipment tied to the top of the rack. That's the least of it if you're lucky! Any cars you take out by accident in addition to screwing up your own car will be your responsibility! When a rack fails our customers come in to see why their rack came off (they want to think that it is our fault) and as soon as we hear they used a single strap we can show them why their racks failed. The rack manufacturers will not repair or replace your equipment when if it flies off your vehicle and you really should read the instructions that come with the rack system you get installed. The instructions tell you to put the skeg (fin) forward and tie a rope from the leash plug to the front hood or bumper to lessen wind loading coming from the front of the car to the underside of the board.
Hi John, Thanks for the comment. I agree that this method is not safe for travel at anything but low speeds. What's interesting is that you were actually the one who first showed me this method at Go Bananas many years ago. You were using it to tie down your rental kayaks at the time when we were neighbors on Kapahulu. I thought it was great and have used it for many years although I have also noticed the downsides and usually use two straps to be safe. This method should only be used with super solid racks, smaller boards, driving at low speeds.
Whoa........This is not a safe method to tie anything onto after market roof racks! I sell and install roof racks and truck racks and we have customers coming in saying their racks are scratching up their door frames. When we inspect the car and find that the racks have moved towards each other we know that they're using the one strap method. Think about it, the racks under pressure can only move forwards or backwards on the door frame. Using one strap will pull them towards each other.
Yes, blueplanetsurf(dot)com, we currently offer free shipping in the US on our inflatable SUP boards and can ship all our SUP's to the nearest airport via air cargo.
It should be easier to follow in this newer video: How to strap boards to car roof rack- safe, efficient, complete instructions ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
nice but you didn't mention you need a 200 dollar roof rack . I own a civic and put a 9'6" board in it . maybe ill make a video showing how to put a 9'6" board in a 6'9" car . lol and aloha from fl.
30 sec? What's the hurry? If we're trying to learn you could consider slowing down so we could see exactly how it goes rather than a quick trick movement
blueplanetsurf yes I am just bit dyslexic and if it had a slo-mo I'd have less problem for a first timer. I understand it's an excellent, easy method, and really am grateful for your visit. I'll get the hang of it. Thanks
Understood. You could always pause the video to see it step by step but if you just try it with your board I think you will find that is really very simple and self explanatory.
If it took the poor guy 10mins and was unsafe strapping his board why didn’t you share your knowledge being a surf shop owner? Idk that example was not good, that gave the whole video the wrong vibe.
You are right, I could have gotten out and helped him . I found hat often people are set in their ways and don’t want help. I guess this video is my way of helping those looking for help. He looped the straps over the end of the racks instead of next to the board. This allows the board to move side to side but i did not want to be a smartass and tell him that after he just spent 10 minutes walking around his car to strap his board. I also made this more in depth video on strapping boards:
Skip to 2.00 a lot of crap just in time to see this guy break a record of 28 sec .now could you do it a little slower so we can all see the way it’s done.
I return to this video every family camping trip - it has removed the most stressful part of packing car - I thank you I thank you I thank you!!!!
Awesome, glad it works for you. I always use two straps on longer drives though. 🤙🏼
Great video. The actual strapping starts at 2:00
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Brilliant! This goes hand in hand with all the "how to tie knot" videos that I obsess on. In all my years of throwing my board in the back of the pick up or dropping it into the rack on the moto... Now I'm a family man and have the Fourtuner and this works great.
Great to hear!
This has changed my surf life Robert! Thank you so much!!!!!
Michael Fleet Awesome, glad to hear it!
Unbelievable. They responded immediately and sent the link to their more in-depth video. It’s a great video. Thank you Blue Planet.
No worries, you are welcome, Aloha! 🤙🏼
This video is perfect! I have a SUP board and after one viewing I have strapped my board down three times with no trouble! Thank you so much for posting!
Tiffany King That's great, enjoy!
Fantastic mate! I tried this technique to secure my portable gazebo to my roof racks and it worked great! It was easy, fast and felt pretty secure.
Nice work mate!
Excellent thanks!! Sold my truck and got a car... this method is almost easier than the method I used for my truck lol
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Dude you should be in the Guinness book of world records. That was smooth
Thank you, maybe I should apply 😁🤙🏼
Yes, you can strap several boards using this method if you are traveling a short distance at low speeds and are sure your racks can't more and straps and buckle are solid. We recommend using two straps for two or more boards for a tighter, more secure strapping job (one strap in front and one in back)
Yessss I was two strapping it… looking like an amateur. This is awesome! Thx!
Two straps is safest. Here is a more detailed video: ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
I’ve used this method when I got stuck with one strap one day. Saved me! Mahalo Robert.
Glad it worked for you Brent!
Love it. Great job. I've driven on the freeway a few times like this and it's solid
Just showed my daughter this technique for strapping her board, this video is GOLD
Thank you🙏🤙🏼
I just got my first board and was stressing about this part of it all. Can't wait to try it
Here is a more detailed video, use the two strap method to be safe, enjoy!
How to strap paddleboards or surf boards to car roof rack- safe, efficient, complete instructions
ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
@@blueplanetsurf thank you so much!!!
Nice work, but you forgot to slap the board and say this aint goin nowhere!
Haha, next time
Just skip to 2:00 minutes in - that's when he stops yapping and actually starts attaching the straps to the car.
Yes, or watch the ADD version: ruclips.net/video/o3paL86h5GY/видео.html
+Shane kitson - fucking idiot
thanks you gave me more time in the water
Thank you! I just got an inflatable SUP and can now manage the whole process of getting the board secured to my car rack really easily. I found an 18' strap by Riverside at REI - that was the only place locally I found a long enough strap (sorry, Minnesota, no board shops close by :). 18' was plenty for my application. Thanks again!
+Carol Dannenbrink, that's great
bruh, this is amazing. thank you 12 years later
I'm stoked people are still watching this, it was one of the first videos I posted on the blueplanetsurf channel and still going strong!
@@blueplanetsurf what's going to be great is that I'm going to use this trick on my boat. When loading SUP's back onto the rack when anchored, it's just a giant pita to move from one side of the boat to the other to reach straps. Your hack will allow me to tie it down without having to shuffle from side to side, threatening imminent death by whale attack if I misstep and take a plunge.
ha, this is actually a good vid, always want to get my windsurf board tied down as quick as possible, for the obvious reason, that it windy.
yes, with this method you can hold onto your board with one hand the whole time while strapping with the other hand when the wind is blowing.
I was asking myself if I could strap my board this way... Now I know. Thank you !
This is perfect for winter surfing in North Atlantic Canada. Taking the mitts off to tie down in below freezing was always a nightmare. I get to warm up quicker now!!
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@@blueplanetsurf The struggle is real over here. Lol. Love your tutorials man.
Love the system a close up on looping might make it easier to figure out for a newbie. I watched 4 times before I got it.
It’s pretty simple- over one side , under both racks, over other side, strap. Just make sure the racks are tight and can’t move, otherwise this method is not safe.
Hey Robert it's Jean-Paul Gedeon from idēl hawaii. This is the first time I have seen that method. Right on for the quick tip.
@mysteryguyzation , It's good to have the rack pads to protect your board from getting pressure dents from the racks. Most Stand up boards have padded EVA foam deck pads that provide some protection, so if the pad sits on the rack, you could use it without a pad, although pads are always recommended.
Ok. That was worth the wait. Thank you.
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I just bought my first surf board and this video saved me tons of time! Like you sayd, more time in the water! Thanks for sharing! Cheeeeeeers!
Good to hear but be safe and use with caution- low speeds, smaller boards, racks that can’t move, solid strap are all essential! If in doubt use two straps.
Yes, John, this method is not safe the the racks can move at all on the roof or if the strap can loosen. You should always use two straps and err on the side of safety if there is any doubt.
Oh my lord, this video absolutely feels and looks 12 years old. This as close to time traveling as we can get to now
Haha, yes this was one of the first videos we posted on RUclips and it’s still getting a lot of views!
Thank you Robert you rule man!
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Hi blue,
In fact by using one strap You are creating a tremendous pressure on the racks forcing them to come together. the correct would be using two straps individually, passing them around each rack. this way creating only an upward tension.
+paulo silva- Yes, that is correct, using the single strap method will pull the racks together, which is why you should only use it if your racks are attached very solidly to your car and you are not going very far or fast. Using two straps is better and safer in many ways, so if you are not sure how solid your racks are, or anytime you go longer distances, higher speed or transport bigger boards, USE TWO STRAPS!
Brilliant ... You are the first one. Thank you.
Great video
🙏Stoked! 😎🤙🏼
That's cool. I'm going to try that tomorrow! Thank you!
Thank you very much for the reply, it's greatly appreciated.
I did this today. Thank you so much!! Took me under a minute. Not to shabby for a blonde girl!
plus, he's better to look at than me :) ... straps are great!!
Justin Obfuscate Stalker!
thanks for the video!
You are welcome! 🤙🏼
Brilliant. Simple fast and good
Just saved me like 5 minutes, thank you so much
sweet!! thanks for posting
+Elisabeth Bucy Good to hear it was helpful, Aloha!
solid
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Damn mate, thats brilliant! Thx, you just saved me a lot of time!
Thank you!! Works so well!!
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Thank you braddah Robert. Really appreciate this🤙🏼
Shoots🤙🏼 you’re welcome
Great tip! and nice technique :D
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Great vid, thanks for posting.
You are the best mate! thanks heaps
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Well done. Just did this with one strap, works like a charm.
Guess for the highway I should use two straps? Do you have a video?
+MattyMaxMac yes use two straps on the highway and longer distances. We have a video showing how to strap multiple boards to your car and there are plenty of videos on RUclips that show how to use two straps.
This video shows how to strap multiple boards to your car:
ruclips.net/video/pU_b8MEs31Q/видео.html
Thanks
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This looks so easy! I have a board bag and hard bars. Do you think I need any more to padding? It takes about an hour sometimes on 40-50mph roads. Still an ok method for that distance?
For an hour long drive I would use two straps. No extra padding needed. 🤙🏼
Ingenious
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do you put the fins at the front? just curious thanks!
Either way works, for more in depth information: ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.htmlsi=JGE0bXhjBnzFFFZ6
Awesome ! Thank you ....
Curious where you made the first throw. It would just hook on the outside of the rack instead of up against the board.
Better to go under rack so strap can’t slip off rack of it gets loose and board moves sideways
@@blueplanetsurf Cool, that means you cant throw it from one side like shown in the video. Otherwise it wouldn't go under.
I’m not sure I understand what you mean. This video goes into more detail: ruclips.net/video/T1R3R0F3W68/видео.htmlsi=SbUubKxJtFd-NVSA
Ledgend 🤙
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Absolutely love this but afraid to try it on the Long Island Expressway.
+John Catapano yes, this method should only be used for shorter distances and with solid racks, as many have noted, this pulls your racks together if they have any wiggle room and that will loosen the straps. So if in doubt, always use two straps to secure your board better than with this quick and easy single strap method.
+blueplanetsurf Thanks Robert. Looking forward to using this technique during my retirement years in Costa Rica one day. Cheers.
Cheers dude, I'll defo use this way. Peace dude.
Do you really need a roof rack? I have an SUV with roof rails. Will that suffice?
Cross bars are best but you can use foam blocks like this: ruclips.net/video/G3rFSm6CXvA/видео.html
@@blueplanetsurf Thank you so much!
Hello i have 2 quick questions first of all is it possible to fit in a short Surfboard on the Toyota IQ car model in your opinion.
My second question is that in your opinion which is the best action camcorder for surfing. As there are lots of specially designed surfing cameras i would like to hear your opinion which one to pick and choose the best one out. There is this Sony AS200V Cam. GoPros off course, Sony RX0 II
, Ricoh WG-50
. And SeaLife DC2000
. These are some really good models out there in the market. Please have a look at them abd advise me accordingly which one you think is the best. I understand that you may not have a fixed opinion on this matter but, whatever advise you give me i will pay heed to it.
Thanks
Hi Carl, if the board is short enough it will fit but make sure it’s the right board for you, not for the car. Regarding action cams, I have been using GoPros for a long time and they keep improving. The new GoPro max is pretty sweet and countless accessories are available. 🤙🏼
Hey! Had a question for you, just installed my roof rails and cross bar on my suv, I'm worried about take it across the highway as I have long 10'6" sup's, I don't see any way to anchor it down at the bow, what's the highest speeds you go at just using the 1 or 2 cam straps around the cross bars?
Could I run a cam strap through the metal bar for the leash and use that to tie down to the front of the car?
This video will answer all your questions: ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
What’s your strap length?
20 feet
Do you think this method would work with snowboard?
Yes it will work with solid racks that can’t move around
GREAT video because I can't stand to spend time tying things down. Thank you!!
Can you strap two boards somehow using the same method? Please let me know, i appreciate your help.
This is the kind of person I want to see get a MacArthur genius grant.
Haha 😂🙏🤙🏼
Oh and BTW, when your racks move towards one another your strap becomes loose and there goes your $1800 SUP Board or Boards flying off down the freeway. One 1" strap only has about 600 lbs tensile strength. One 1" strap wrapped around the bar with both ends over the board has 1200 lbs of tensile strength. One strap on each bar ties the board down with 2400 lbs of tensile strength. If you cause a crash because you lost your load, you are responsible for all of the cars that you take out!
While you were doing all your calculations, you forgot to observe that he has a fixed rack. It's can't move toward each other. Same with anyone using fixed cross bars.
What about if you have a board bag, the reflective type? They're a bit bulky.do you use a different method?
Hi Michael. If in doubt always use two straps its more secure and safer. The one strap method will work on a board in a bag but make sure the racks are solid and can't move and you are using a good quality strap.
Would you recommend this method or the multiple board method if u are carrying two boards?
+jrenkiewicz5000 If your rack is very solid and you are not going far or fast, yes. It always safer to use two straps though.
What kind of roof rack is that and can you do 2 boards?
+Jones Magones, you need hard racks with solid attachment points that can't slip to use this method as the strap tension will pull the racks together. Make sure the hard racks are attached well to the roof and can't slide back and forth. I use Rhino Racks, which we sell at our shop but any quality hard racks will work, like Thule or Yakima racks. Regarding two boards, I answered that before, it's possible but I only recommend it for short trips at low speeds. Anytime you travel longer distances at higher speeds and or have longer, bigger boards, I would recommend using two straps, one in the front, one in the back. Also watch our video on transporting multiple boards.
+blueplanetsurf- how to strap multiple boards onto car:
ruclips.net/video/pU_b8MEs31Q/видео.html
+blueplanetsurf that doesn't seem to be the right link. Nor the one in your earlier reply.
+Ben Elliott Sorry, here is the correct link:
ruclips.net/video/pU_b8MEs31Q/видео.html
What roof rack is that?!! I want
This was filmed in 2011, I'm pretty sure it was a Thule rack. I now use Rhino Racks, both of which are great, solid racks.
here i was thinking will ferrel was going to show me how to strap goods to roof racks
Haha, I’m not Will Ferrel but I did deliver on how to strap, right?
Does this safely work for two boards stacked on top of each other?
Nina Javier Hi Nina, Yes you can strap two boards like this but unless you are going a short distance at low speeds, using two straps is safer and more secure for two boards.
If you plan to drive at motorway speeds do not use the method shown in this video - strap each board down with its own individual strap.
Julian Bennett Yes, using two straps is safer and better if you plan to go fast or longer distances.
blueplanetsurf Great video. Do you have one that shows how to use 2 straps?
+pat meeks, yes, we made a video that shows how to strap multiple boards to your car: ruclips.net/video/pU_b8MEs31Q/видео.html
I have a 330lt inflatable sup. If i put it on the roof rack and strap it with this way, how many km/h should i drive?
If in doubt, use two straps, that will always be safer, especially if you are traveling longer distances and/ or going over 50 mph. I have used the one strap method safely (using a good strap and with solid roof racks that can't move around, which is absolutely essential) with up to 17' long boards going up to 60 mph on shorter drives. As mentioned, this method is not safe if the roof racks can slide or the strap buckle does not clamp the strap 100% securely, the upward lift created by the windshield when driving at higher speeds is very powerful and will put a lot of tension on the straps which pulls the roof rack bars together, if they can slide closer together, the strap looses tension, the board lifts and generates even more force, so this can be dangerous.
The volume of the board does not really matter. Most of the forces are caused by lift to the part of the board that extends over the windshield, so the more surface area you have over the windshield, the more careful you should be as the forces increase exponentially the faster you drive.
My drive to the beach is an hour and I reach speeds of 75 mph. Do I just use two straps or do I use a different method completely? Thanks.
Definitely use two straps.
If you do it that way the two roof bars may be pulled together. Things will then loosen up... Nah. Ide two stråla. It will rake 60 seconds and be more stable.
*Two straps. It will only take 60 seconds.
@@MickeAndersson67 , yes, agreed, better safe than sorry. I only use this method if I know my racks are super solid and can't move and I'm driving a short distance at low speeds with a smaller board.
They seemed really awesome but wasn’t secure enough for me
When I’m doubt, use two straps
nice
Well damn...I missed it.
Haha, there is a replay button you can click on 🤙🏼
how can I strap down a board on a jeep soft top
Check out this video if you don't have hard racks:
How to strap a SUP or surfboard to a car without roof racks
Cool
Wish it was done in slow motion or step by step. Had to keep repeating video
Sorry, this video goes into more details:
How to strap boards to car roof rack- safe, efficient, complete instructions
ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
I blinked, and lost the strapping process
😂 this video goes into more detail: How to strap boards to car roof rack- safe, efficient, complete instructionsruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
At our roof rack/truck rack store we have had 4 roof racks fail using this method and their SUP Boards flew off into traffic at high speed. Common sense is one strap per bar! It only takes a few seconds longer and it doubles the strength of the straps and the racks stay in place. What we are seeing is the top of the both racks being pulled towards the center of the car and the front of the clip getting all of the stress until it flexes outwards and the front rack flies off with the board. Sometime the rear bar rips off with the rest of the equipment and there is a lot of damage to the door frames not to mention the equipment tied to the top of the rack. That's the least of it if you're lucky! Any cars you take out by accident in addition to screwing up your own car will be your responsibility! When a rack fails our customers come in to see why their rack came off (they want to think that it is our fault) and as soon as we hear they used a single strap we can show them why their racks failed. The rack manufacturers will not repair or replace your equipment when if it flies off your vehicle and you really should read the instructions that come with the rack system you get installed. The instructions tell you to put the skeg (fin) forward and tie a rope from the leash plug to the front hood or bumper to lessen wind loading coming from the front of the car to the underside of the board.
Hi John,
Thanks for the comment. I agree that this method is not safe for travel at anything but low speeds. What's interesting is that you were actually the one who first showed me this method at Go Bananas many years ago. You were using it to tie down your rental kayaks at the time when we were neighbors on Kapahulu. I thought it was great and have used it for many years although I have also noticed the downsides and usually use two straps to be safe. This method should only be used with super solid racks, smaller boards, driving at low speeds.
This newer video goes into more detail and warns about the risks of using a single strap: ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
Whoa........This is not a safe method to tie anything onto after market roof racks! I sell and install roof racks and truck racks and we have customers coming in saying their racks are scratching up their door frames. When we inspect the car and find that the racks have moved towards each other we know that they're using the one strap method. Think about it, the racks under pressure can only move forwards or backwards on the door frame. Using one strap will pull them towards each other.
Yes, blueplanetsurf(dot)com, we currently offer free shipping in the US on our inflatable SUP boards and can ship all our SUP's to the nearest airport via air cargo.
That’s great that you can do it... except you can’t see what you’re doing exactly.
It should be easier to follow in this newer video: How to strap boards to car roof rack- safe, efficient, complete instructions ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
nice but you didn't mention you need a 200 dollar roof rack . I own a civic and put a 9'6" board in it . maybe ill make a video showing how to put a 9'6" board in a 6'9" car .
lol and aloha from fl.
Here is a video on how to strap a board to a car without roof racks: ruclips.net/video/czkZxKONxU8/видео.htmlsi=RdX9SOA1tvJqHOYB
Takes a uni degree to do
It shouldn't!
30 sec? What's the hurry? If we're trying to learn you could consider slowing down so we could see exactly how it goes rather than a quick trick movement
+Michael Locey there is really no trick to it, just wrap the strap around the board- over, under, over, under, that's all.
blueplanetsurf yes I am just bit dyslexic and if it had a slo-mo I'd have less problem for a first timer. I understand it's an excellent, easy method, and really am grateful for your visit. I'll get the hang of it. Thanks
Understood. You could always pause the video to see it step by step but if you just try it with your board I think you will find that is really very simple and self explanatory.
But it's 2 minutes and 41 seconds
this is the short version: ruclips.net/video/o3paL86h5GY/видео.html
We now sell a single 20' strap that is perfect for this method for $11.95 at blueplanetsurf(dot)com, check it out.
Can you do a video about how to get out of wetsuit when it is 35° outside?
Sure is nice you can do it in thirty seconds. Even thought of going slow so we can see what the fuh you’re doing?
Thanks for your feedback, this video goes into more detail: ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
If it took the poor guy 10mins and was unsafe strapping his board why didn’t you share your knowledge being a surf shop owner? Idk that example was not good, that gave the whole video the wrong vibe.
You are right, I could have gotten out and helped him . I found hat often people are set in their ways and don’t want help. I guess this video is my way of helping those looking for help. He looped the straps over the end of the racks instead of next to the board. This allows the board to move side to side but i did not want to be a smartass and tell him that after he just spent 10 minutes walking around his car to strap his board. I also made this more in depth video on strapping boards:
ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
Skip to 2.00 a lot of crap just in time to see this guy break a record of 28 sec .now could you do it a little slower so we can all see the way it’s done.
Yes, or you can watch the short version here: ruclips.net/video/o3paL86h5GY/видео.html
Talking to much... just show how to strap board
Sure, here is the short version of this video: ruclips.net/video/o3paL86h5GY/видео.html
Horrible video. All about showing off but what we care about is the ability to explain how to do it. Rather spend a few more minutes and do it right!
This video goes into more details: ruclips.net/video/TV-oCNLUCFg/видео.html
You need to learn to get to the point. You talk too much.
Here is the ADD version for you: ruclips.net/video/o3paL86h5GY/видео.htmlsi=XnCzh7oiJ1Gldhtp
Awesome, the video was really helpful to be fair. I tied my board and I made the trip to the North Shore of Oahu.@@blueplanetsurf