How To Secure Kayak With Ratchet Straps?

This tutorial teaches the process of securing a kayak with ratchet straps, which are essential for ensuring its safety and prevent damage. The video covers how to use cam straps and ratchet straps, when to use each type, and the dangers of ratchet straps.

Cam straps can be used to secure the kayak by running them over the kayak and through the car, threading them through both the front and back carry handles or toggles, and securing each strap to a tie-down spot. Cam straps should be used instead of ratchet straps to avoid over-tightening and damaging the kayak.

Retractable ratchet straps offer enhanced safety measures by providing a secure and stable hold on the kayak. The ratcheting mechanism allows for tightening the straps to the desired tension, minimizing any potential damage. Ratchet straps can be used to loop through D-rings on the truck bed floor and around the side carrying handles of the kayaks. Tighten securely but not so much that you are crushing the sides or hull of the kayak.

Cam straps are the easiest way to tie down your kayak to your car, as they don’t require special knots. To secure the bow, attach it via a tie-down loop under the hood using an empty loop under the hood.

In conclusion, proper securing of a kayak with ratchet straps is crucial for its safety and stability.