Kayak Roof
Rack
It is important to have a
kayak roof rack
attached to the top of your car when carrying this type of
product. A kayak generally weighs about 80 pounds. You need to
make certain it is 100 per cent secure, before starting out.
The best way to tie your vessel to the top of your car is to use
a kayak roof rack. There are a variety of manufacturers although
Thule and Yakima are the leaders in the industry.
You need to
first position the kayak on the roof of your car. It is
advisable to have someone help you to lift the kayak on the
roof. If you do not have an assistant then you need to position
the kayak so the hull is facing
upwards. Next you should step
away. When you are at a distance check to make certain the kayak
is centered. If you find it is not centered you can always move
the kayak in one direction or the other.
Inno Kayak Roof Rack
You need to use duty lash straps for securing your kayak.
Although you can get by with two straps four is really offering
the security you need. You can easily tie the straps to the
kayak roof rack. You should use the third and fourth strap by
looping one strap through the bow end, down on your bumper,
making certain each of the two straps form the shape of an
inverted 'V." You can then repeat this procedure at the stern
end.
One of the very important steps is to make certain the straps
remain in place. You can do this by tightening the straps down and
pressing the button down on the dam buckle. Then you pull more
of the strap through the buckle. You should tighten all of the
straps so there is not any excessive strap. The excessive strap
also needs to be tied off.
It is important to remember, particularly if you are faced with
windy weather, that the kayak remains in place. High winds can
definitely be detrimental resulting in loosening a kayak if you
have not secured it properly. When you are careful enough while
tightening the straps this is a safe way to carry your vessel by
using a
kayak roof rack.
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