How To Strap A Kayak To Roof Bars?

To tie a kayak onto a hard roof rack, follow these steps:

1. Load the kayak onto the rack with padding on crossbars or kayak carriers.

2. Distribute the weight of the kayak onto the rack.

3. Secure the kayak to the rack using cam straps, 2 bow and 2 stern.

4. Repeat on the second crossbar.

5. Tie down the bow and stern lines.

To secure a kayak to a roof rack, you will need four cam straps, two bow and two stern. Run the cam straps from the front and back of the kayak to the roof bars, crossing them.

If your car doesn’t have secure points on the frame, bumper, hitch, or tow loop, you can install hood loop gear. Tie-down straps with cam buckles are ideal for this as they have a secure buckle for tightening without needing to tie knots.

J Bar Kayak Roof Racks can be used to properly strap down your kayak, with tips for using any type. Cam buckle or ratchet straps can be used to secure the kayak.

To load multiple kayaks, pass the buckle of the cam strap underneath the crossbar of the rack, make a U with the strap either side of the bar, loop the strap around the crossbar, and loop it around the crossbar on the other side.

Wrap the strap around the rack anchor and adjust its length. Place the straps under the crossbar, ensuring that the strap end with the buckle is shorter. Tie the strap down securely to prevent flipping while driving.