The straps are used to secure your paddle board to the cross bars.
How to secure paddle board to roof rack.
For taller vehicles suvs minivans trucks etc.
Performing this can of course get a little bit more involved than that.
Open velcro on soft pads and secure tightly around both bars.
Note that you can secure your paddleboard or surfboard to your roof rack crossbars without a carrier.
How to secure a surfboard or paddleboard sup to a roof rack.
Make sure the board is properly balanced and the weight is evenly distributed between the front and back.
Step 2 place your board on the roof rack centered between the crossbars deck down tail first.
First you need paddling like foam blocks also known as pool noodles and straps.
Here s a guide on how to strap paddle board to roof rack.
Place the board deck down on the rack or padding.
Now that your board is in position you can secure it to the roof rack.
Lay paddle board face down fins up with the fin toward the windshield.
Place your board on the car fins facing up and the tail pointed forward.
Attach your bow stern straps and anchors.
Always place the largest board at the bottom and work your way up to the smallest.
Choose a carrier transport method.
Lift the board onto your knee and grab the other edge with the hand that was on the handle.
Although the roof racks are quite similar it s best to check the instructions for your specific model.
Once the straps are in place but before you buckle them the straps will be twisted.
Secure the board using the straps by running them inside your car while the doors are open.
The pads wrap around the crossbars of your roof rack system with velcro to prevent your paddle board from rubbing against the steel crossbars while driving.
Wrap your strap over your board and under your rack.
Lift the board over your head.