How To Tie A Kayak to a Roof Rack

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How To Tie A Kayak to a Roof Rack

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4 жыл бұрын

This video is designed to show just one way you can secure a kayak to a roof rack.
You will need two cross bars that go across your car and also a pair of straps. We use 3 metre ratchet straps in this kayak video.
When you purchase a kayak at Weekend Warrior Outdoors we are happy to show you at the shop hot to secure the kayak.
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@TheWackytabacky 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the last and most important step. You have to shake it and clearly say out loud “that’s not going anywhere”

@whitbyretreat145 3 жыл бұрын

he seems British, they don't say that, its an American cliche more or less

@iuliua 3 жыл бұрын

@@whitbyretreat145 ozzie not brit.

@DAlexKablack 3 жыл бұрын

i do that every time

@xnova5 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like that’s asking for trouble

@kalenasdad948 2 жыл бұрын

"right-o, thats not bouta leave"

@lifeofmike556 5 ай бұрын

Currently watching this in the parking lot before buying my kayak so I know how to get it home 😂

@thJune 4 ай бұрын

Bro, me too. The wife has no clue 🤣

@paigegudorf3632 4 ай бұрын

Me too! Literally about to go to a guys house to buy it off him ha!

@mauricelaidler4789 3 ай бұрын

Wise

@Jiggsy546 3 ай бұрын

SAME!

@benthepirate 2 ай бұрын

Yup that's me right now lmao

@C0RY.M Жыл бұрын

I came here to learn how to strap down a kayak. I'm leaving with the knowledge that putting a twist in the strap will stop it from humming. Mind blown.

@charlenemchugh9372 Жыл бұрын

I kayak so much but every first time for the season I pull this video up. You are the Grandmaster Ninja of tie downs.

@cluezo21 4 ай бұрын

Didn’t even need to ratchet it for tightness, I would’ve thought it needed to be a lot tighter! Nice and simple.

@jaredsokirka8540 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I always make sure to tie off the extra above the buckle so that if the buckle fails, its still held by a rope. Well Done!

@wingwang007 3 ай бұрын

Great for a load that may fall by gravity, not gonna help much for one that slips through the loop from wind bruh.

@apriltrejo4620 3 жыл бұрын

This video literally saved my life! I went out to the water and my Yak did not move! Also it was super quick and easy to do!

@xnova5 2 жыл бұрын

I know how to fix cars motorcycles and have an engineering degree. But it never crossed my mind to tie it like this. Thank you !!

@plata_o_plomo 3 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point. A+ mate

@fagg4280 3 жыл бұрын

I would also tie the front and end of the kayak to the front and rear towing points respectively. This is to counter act that at speed there is potential for the kayak to act as a wing and try to rise up. I've heard of bolts on footings shearing off!

@TheSareus Жыл бұрын

Literally have never done this, love when people insist on doing this though. have fun wasting time.

@cuccumagic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely simple explanation, no messing around 👍 👏 👌 😀 ciao Giuseppe

@rohitramchandani9295 Жыл бұрын

shouldn't i place it upside down to prevent the wind drag?

@shaunmoeller3288 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip... I'm new to kayaking and just purchased my 1st kayak and didn't know how to strap it down correctly when hauling it home it kept shifting side to side

@liannekeeghan3998 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, saved my marriage lol. 😊

@sawdust4 2 ай бұрын

Simple and quick! Thank you.

@loriellenbrochhagen9908 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed.

@darrencampbell638 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for this!!

@marcydrake9159 3 жыл бұрын

You just made my life easier, thank you!!

@mikevaughan3159 7 ай бұрын

Excellent, nice and clear, thank you

@RG-bm1yw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Hi from Malta 🇲🇹

@genelong7198 Жыл бұрын

The notes provided by my straps previous to you showing to twist them nearly blew out my ear drums. Thank you

@TheNickodi Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, made it so easy 😊

@theresawilliams1323 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very simple

@phil_rennie_photography 7 ай бұрын

Great vid. Can I make suggestion, buy a good quality wireless lapel mic. It'll make your videos much more audible and great quality sound. Thanks again I'll use that technique! :)

@crystalm3069 2 жыл бұрын

just the video I was looking for thank you!

@kenstone4101 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you taking the time friend. Thanks for the advice.

@60watergr 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot ! Made my life easier :)

@shahidjefcoate2122 5 ай бұрын

Can this tie withstand moderate winds 15 knots going about 100 km on freeway

@manuelcastro8404 3 жыл бұрын

What type/brand are those straps you are using?

@szydlowekck5647 3 жыл бұрын

Fast and easy !!! Thank You!!!

@Tidewater_paddler Жыл бұрын

Im going to try this and hopefully ditch my J hooks :)

@joq702 11 ай бұрын

J hooks are an absolute waste. We got rid of ours. I found they complicated the entire mounting process. Also they did not feel secure as the way he shows in this video.

@Tidewater_paddler 11 ай бұрын

@@joq702 yes. Susceptible to drag and crosswinds

@FRANK-cents 8 ай бұрын

great simple vid 👍 are they just plain old straps off ebay ?

@jodybahlke948 3 жыл бұрын

Easy enough! Thanks!

@jedidias7091 3 ай бұрын

my old suv the roof racks were vertical and had slots along the side . My new suv one has cross bars ..I'm like whats the best way to fasten ? Thanks il go with this way

@springtv8688 2 ай бұрын

thanks

@susie7336 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙌🏽

@snapinturtl 21 күн бұрын

I want to buy myself a Kayak, i have a roof rack and ratchet straps. Is this safe? Is there anything else i should know? This seem oddly easy

@Warfare801 17 күн бұрын

Anyone know what kind of tie downs those are? I like to buy that kind please let me know 🙏🏽

@gregturnbow7089 11 ай бұрын

What kind of strap tie down do you use? Thanks for your time.

@wizardculture 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Piano4Jesus 3 жыл бұрын

I did this but just curious what keeps kayak from not moving forward or back when driving on highway? Can it slide out under the straps?

@NpgSymboL 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I wouldn’t feel comfortable like this unless I was driving around the corner

@chrishitchings8712 Жыл бұрын

Most kayaks aren't dead straight, strapped down tight it's impossible for mine to come off because of how it sits on the roof rack. For motorway driving I sometimes double up on the straps but I've been strapping yaks to my car for a while and not once has one move so much as an inch!

@TheSareus Жыл бұрын

If you not an idiot and secure them properly it wont. Or you could waste time and tie the front and back down like morons suggest

@rebecca-beckyhansen1741 Ай бұрын

I think because it's thicker in the middle

@psilocin7268 2 ай бұрын

Protect your kayak from the rails with a pair of cheap foam blocks

@Kevin.l888 3 жыл бұрын

Would this also work on just anything on the roof if it’s long??

@matthew4694 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah...like a Grandma or something? Asking for a friend

@robind75 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@SixOThree 3 жыл бұрын

How fast can you drive with a kayak on the roof?

@atlasasteroid1950 3 жыл бұрын

As fast as you want as long as it’s secured properly

@husky8652 2 жыл бұрын

It’s all up to u. I drift with it sometimes

@wei9070 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Viennery 18 күн бұрын

Wait… you don’t even need a kayak rack attachment? 🤯

@jameymanhattan 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the bow line?

@geeemqu 4 ай бұрын

And this is safe at 80mph?

@josephdawes6863 3 жыл бұрын

'Thanks!

@gablia2002 3 жыл бұрын

😁

@NAjKONn Жыл бұрын

looks like 2.5m strap would be just enough

@TheSareus Жыл бұрын

Whats that in Football Fields per Cheesburger Units?

@Hardtailcartel Жыл бұрын

Can't hear you

@ohnosono3127 Ай бұрын

People. Please Don’t throw ur straps over the top of ur car. ESPECIALLY If u have a sunroof. 😂

@timbit2006 Ай бұрын

i open mine when i strap things on, no chance to damage then.

@Guccipancake Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m definitely getting robbed if I do this, all you need is something sharp to cut it

@cluezo21 4 ай бұрын

Most people don’t just drive around with it on the roof. Typically they do this when they’re planning on hitting the river or lake.

@peterranscombe4435 24 күн бұрын

I p Lock mine with a long wire to the locked on roof bars

@tonicondon9474 Жыл бұрын

World's dumbest question - what about the paddle?

@ameliareynolds4249 Жыл бұрын

put it in the car

@claudioas2001 2 жыл бұрын

Wrong....the hull can not be facing down...it may damage

@TheSareus Жыл бұрын

Or do you and everyone else will do how they feel comfortable lol

@TheSareus Жыл бұрын

Sure you dont want to add those stupid unnessary ropes to the front and back.

@michael88keys66 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@marcydrake9159 3 жыл бұрын

You just made my life easier, thank you!!