How To Tie A Kayak to a Roof Rack

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • This video is designed to show just one way you can secure a kayak to a roof rack.
    You will need two cross bars that go across your car and also a pair of straps. We use 3 metre ratchet straps in this kayak video.
    When you purchase a kayak at Weekend Warrior Outdoors we are happy to show you at the shop hot to secure the kayak.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 104

  • @TheWackytabacky
    @TheWackytabacky 3 роки тому +885

    You forgot the last and most important step. You have to shake it and clearly say out loud “that’s not going anywhere”

    • @whitbyretreat145
      @whitbyretreat145 3 роки тому +14

      he seems British, they don't say that, its an American cliche more or less

    • @iuliua
      @iuliua 3 роки тому +14

      @@whitbyretreat145 ozzie not brit.

    • @DAlexKablack
      @DAlexKablack 3 роки тому +1

      i do that every time

    • @xnova5
      @xnova5 2 роки тому

      Sounds like that’s asking for trouble

    • @kalenasdad948
      @kalenasdad948 2 роки тому +8

      "right-o, thats not bouta leave"

  • @lifeofmike556
    @lifeofmike556 6 місяців тому +138

    Currently watching this in the parking lot before buying my kayak so I know how to get it home 😂

    • @thJune
      @thJune 5 місяців тому +10

      Bro, me too. The wife has no clue 🤣

    • @paigegudorf3632
      @paigegudorf3632 5 місяців тому +8

      Me too! Literally about to go to a guys house to buy it off him ha!

    • @mauricelaidler4789
      @mauricelaidler4789 5 місяців тому

      Wise

    • @Jiggsy546
      @Jiggsy546 4 місяці тому

      SAME!

    • @benthepirate
      @benthepirate 3 місяці тому

      Yup that's me right now lmao

  • @C0RY.M
    @C0RY.M Рік тому +37

    I came here to learn how to strap down a kayak. I'm leaving with the knowledge that putting a twist in the strap will stop it from humming. Mind blown.

  • @charlenemchugh9372
    @charlenemchugh9372 Рік тому +9

    I kayak so much but every first time for the season I pull this video up. You are the Grandmaster Ninja of tie downs.

  • @jaredsokirka8540
    @jaredsokirka8540 2 роки тому +27

    Great Video! I always make sure to tie off the extra above the buckle so that if the buckle fails, its still held by a rope. Well Done!

    • @wingwang007
      @wingwang007 4 місяці тому

      Great for a load that may fall by gravity, not gonna help much for one that slips through the loop from wind bruh.

  • @cluezo21
    @cluezo21 5 місяців тому +4

    Didn’t even need to ratchet it for tightness, I would’ve thought it needed to be a lot tighter! Nice and simple.

  • @apriltrejo4620
    @apriltrejo4620 3 роки тому +24

    This video literally saved my life! I went out to the water and my Yak did not move! Also it was super quick and easy to do!

  • @xnova5
    @xnova5 2 роки тому +17

    I know how to fix cars motorcycles and have an engineering degree. But it never crossed my mind to tie it like this. Thank you !!

  • @fagg4280
    @fagg4280 3 роки тому +32

    I would also tie the front and end of the kayak to the front and rear towing points respectively. This is to counter act that at speed there is potential for the kayak to act as a wing and try to rise up. I've heard of bolts on footings shearing off!

    • @TheSareus
      @TheSareus Рік тому +10

      Literally have never done this, love when people insist on doing this though. have fun wasting time.

  • @plata_o_plomo
    @plata_o_plomo 3 роки тому +9

    Straight to the point. A+ mate

  • @cuccumagic
    @cuccumagic 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the lovely simple explanation, no messing around 👍 👏 👌 😀 ciao Giuseppe

  • @escapeyourchains5730
    @escapeyourchains5730 23 дні тому

    So simple & easy, thank you!

  • @rohitramchandani9295
    @rohitramchandani9295 Рік тому +11

    shouldn't i place it upside down to prevent the wind drag?

  • @marcydrake9159
    @marcydrake9159 3 роки тому +2

    You just made my life easier, thank you!!

  • @sawdust4
    @sawdust4 4 місяці тому

    Simple and quick! Thank you.

  • @loriellenbrochhagen9908
    @loriellenbrochhagen9908 9 місяців тому

    Thank you! This is exactly what I needed.

  • @shaunmoeller3288
    @shaunmoeller3288 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the tip... I'm new to kayaking and just purchased my 1st kayak and didn't know how to strap it down correctly when hauling it home it kept shifting side to side

  • @RG-bm1yw
    @RG-bm1yw 2 роки тому

    Thank You. Hi from Malta 🇲🇹

  • @mikevaughan3159
    @mikevaughan3159 8 місяців тому

    Excellent, nice and clear, thank you

  • @theresawilliams1323
    @theresawilliams1323 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you! Very simple

  • @darrencampbell638
    @darrencampbell638 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this!!

  • @TheNickodi
    @TheNickodi Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much, made it so easy 😊

  • @liannekeeghan3998
    @liannekeeghan3998 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this video, saved my marriage lol. 😊

  • @kenstone4101
    @kenstone4101 3 роки тому

    Appreciate you taking the time friend. Thanks for the advice.

  • @crystalm3069
    @crystalm3069 2 роки тому

    just the video I was looking for thank you!

  • @genelong7198
    @genelong7198 Рік тому

    The notes provided by my straps previous to you showing to twist them nearly blew out my ear drums. Thank you

  • @60watergr
    @60watergr 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot ! Made my life easier :)

  • @szydlowekck5647
    @szydlowekck5647 3 роки тому

    Fast and easy !!!
    Thank You!!!

  • @jodybahlke948
    @jodybahlke948 3 роки тому

    Easy enough! Thanks!

  • @manuelcastro8404
    @manuelcastro8404 3 роки тому +5

    What type/brand are those straps you are using?

  • @susie7336
    @susie7336 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! 🙌🏽

  • @shahidjefcoate2122
    @shahidjefcoate2122 6 місяців тому +1

    Can this tie withstand moderate winds 15 knots going about 100 km on freeway

  • @Tidewater_paddler
    @Tidewater_paddler Рік тому +1

    Im going to try this and hopefully ditch my J hooks :)

    • @joq702
      @joq702 Рік тому

      J hooks are an absolute waste. We got rid of ours. I found they complicated the entire mounting process. Also they did not feel secure as the way he shows in this video.

    • @Tidewater_paddler
      @Tidewater_paddler Рік тому

      @@joq702 yes. Susceptible to drag and crosswinds

  • @spacewizard69r96
    @spacewizard69r96 19 днів тому

    But will it survive “hypothetically” doing 130km/h?
    Is there pros and cons in having the kayak facing down?

  • @FRANK-cents
    @FRANK-cents 9 місяців тому

    great simple vid 👍 are they just plain old straps off ebay ?

  • @Viennery
    @Viennery Місяць тому +1

    Wait… you don’t even need a kayak rack attachment? 🤯

  • @Piano4Jesus
    @Piano4Jesus 3 роки тому +8

    I did this but just curious what keeps kayak from not moving forward or back when driving on highway? Can it slide out under the straps?

    • @NpgSymboL
      @NpgSymboL 2 роки тому +2

      I agree. I wouldn’t feel comfortable like this unless I was driving around the corner

    • @chrishitchings8712
      @chrishitchings8712 Рік тому +2

      Most kayaks aren't dead straight, strapped down tight it's impossible for mine to come off because of how it sits on the roof rack. For motorway driving I sometimes double up on the straps but I've been strapping yaks to my car for a while and not once has one move so much as an inch!

    • @TheSareus
      @TheSareus Рік тому +1

      If you not an idiot and secure them properly it wont. Or you could waste time and tie the front and back down like morons suggest

    • @rebecca-beckyhansen1741
      @rebecca-beckyhansen1741 2 місяці тому

      I think because it's thicker in the middle

  • @wizardculture
    @wizardculture 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @jedidias7091
    @jedidias7091 4 місяці тому

    my old suv the roof racks were vertical and had slots along the side . My new suv one has cross bars ..I'm like whats the best way to fasten ? Thanks il go with this way

  • @springtv8688
    @springtv8688 3 місяці тому

    thanks

  • @Kevin.l888
    @Kevin.l888 3 роки тому +3

    Would this also work on just anything on the roof if it’s long??

    • @matthew4694
      @matthew4694 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah...like a Grandma or something? Asking for a friend

  • @robind75
    @robind75 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @gregturnbow7089
    @gregturnbow7089 Рік тому

    What kind of strap tie down do you use? Thanks for your time.

  • @SixOThree
    @SixOThree 3 роки тому +6

    How fast can you drive with a kayak on the roof?

    • @atlasasteroid1950
      @atlasasteroid1950 3 роки тому +5

      As fast as you want as long as it’s secured properly

    • @husky8652
      @husky8652 2 роки тому +10

      It’s all up to u. I drift with it sometimes

  • @wei9070
    @wei9070 3 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @snapinturtl
    @snapinturtl Місяць тому

    I want to buy myself a Kayak, i have a roof rack and ratchet straps. Is this safe? Is there anything else i should know? This seem oddly easy

  • @psilocin7268
    @psilocin7268 4 місяці тому +1

    Protect your kayak from the rails with a pair of cheap foam blocks

  • @Warfare801
    @Warfare801 Місяць тому

    Anyone know what kind of tie downs those are? I like to buy that kind please let me know 🙏🏽

  • @jameymanhattan
    @jameymanhattan 2 роки тому +1

    Where is the bow line?

  • @josephdawes6863
    @josephdawes6863 3 роки тому

    'Thanks!

  • @geeemqu
    @geeemqu 5 місяців тому

    And this is safe at 80mph?

  • @NAjKONn
    @NAjKONn Рік тому

    looks like 2.5m strap would be just enough

    • @TheSareus
      @TheSareus Рік тому +1

      Whats that in Football Fields per Cheesburger Units?

  • @ohnosono3127
    @ohnosono3127 2 місяці тому

    People. Please Don’t throw ur straps over the top of ur car. ESPECIALLY If u have a sunroof. 😂

    • @timbit2006
      @timbit2006 2 місяці тому +1

      i open mine when i strap things on, no chance to damage then.

  • @gablia2002
    @gablia2002 3 роки тому

    😁

  • @Hardtailcartel
    @Hardtailcartel Рік тому

    Can't hear you

  • @tonicondon9474
    @tonicondon9474 Рік тому

    World's dumbest question - what about the paddle?

  • @Guccipancake
    @Guccipancake Рік тому

    Yeah I’m definitely getting robbed if I do this, all you need is something sharp to cut it

    • @cluezo21
      @cluezo21 5 місяців тому

      Most people don’t just drive around with it on the roof. Typically they do this when they’re planning on hitting the river or lake.

    • @peterranscombe4435
      @peterranscombe4435 Місяць тому +1

      I p
      Lock mine with a long wire to the locked on roof bars

  • @TheSareus
    @TheSareus Рік тому

    Sure you dont want to add those stupid unnessary ropes to the front and back.

  • @claudioas2001
    @claudioas2001 2 роки тому

    Wrong....the hull can not be facing down...it may damage

    • @TheSareus
      @TheSareus Рік тому +1

      Or do you and everyone else will do how they feel comfortable lol

  • @michael88keys66
    @michael88keys66 Рік тому

    Thanks mate

  • @marcydrake9159
    @marcydrake9159 3 роки тому

    You just made my life easier, thank you!!