Make sure the board is properly balanced and the weight is evenly distributed between the front and back.
Tie paddle board to roof rack.
With standard tie downs anyone can walk up to your roof racks and remove your kayak or board without attracting attention.
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Unfortunately it is that easy for someone to steal your gear from your roof racks.
If your boards are different lengths put the longer board on the bottom.
Place your board on the car fins facing up and the tail pointed forward.
Carefully lay the board down so that it lies flat and centered on top of your roof rack.
For taller vehicles suvs minivans trucks etc.
Always place the largest board at the bottom and work your way up to the smallest.
They simply pretend they own your car untie your regular straps and your boards or kayaks are gone in under 10 seconds.
Step 2 place your board on the roof rack centered between the crossbars deck down tail first.
You place the pool noodles on the roof of your car and put the board safely on them.
Performing this can of course get a little bit more involved than that.
First you need paddling like foam blocks also known as pool noodles and straps.
Secure the board using the straps by running them inside your car while the doors are open.
Lift the board over your head.
Place the board deck down on the rack or padding.
Step 3 attach the straps according to your roof rack model.
Here s a guide on how to strap paddle board to roof rack.
Step 1 pad the rack.
Lift the board onto your knee and grab the other edge with the hand that was on the handle.
Roof rack system installed on your car soft surf pads and two tie down straps longer pads are recommended because sups are wider than surfboards a towel or two to prevent damage if you plan on stacking two sups on your roof.
Lay 1 board on top of the rack with the fins facing up.
The fins of the board should be facing upward and towards the front of the car.