How to Tie Down a Canoe on Roof Racks

We've put together a quick tutorial series to help make the tie-down on your vehicle quick, safe, and secure. Here are the steps to follow for tying down a canoe on a vehicle that has existing roof racks. Check out our channel for more tie-down videos to match your particular setup.
NOTE*- There are many ways to tie-down a canoe, and safety should always be the first priority. If you are unsure about performing a tie-down consult a professional beforehand. This video is a recommendation ONLY.
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[@erichuie3329]

And at the end, when you tug on the strings, say "that's not going anywhere

[@normh3334]

Haha, ya, "not going anywhere" until there is any little load on those STRINGS!

[@amahana6188]

Lol

[@user-om3rb4rl2t]

I was trying to compose an email to my sister in-law how to mount her canoe and came across this video .
Simple and straight forward presentation. Excellent. "My god that a beautiful canoe" . !!

[@neveser]

Thanks for the video. Short and to the point. Exactly what I was looking for!

[@feonjun]

Love this tide-down very much. Getting a canoe this this summer. This vid is going to be handy.

[@ascar77uk]

i like the idea of the hood anchor tubes

[@christinadereklawrence1442]

What did you use for that foam padding on the cross bar? I like that idea because it provides something to "give" a little bit when tightening it down. Currently I use large foamy pads but they are too big and provide too much play.

[@MrRandommanz]

Thx bud

[@thomashunt5911]

I won't be doing all that mad knot tying lads just the straps but nice skills on the knots

[@reidbritton]

Helpful video! Could you share the make/model of the cam buckle straps used in the demonstration?

[@SwiftCanoeKayak]

they are NRS cam straps

[@jcypounder]

What are those little foam blocks you use on top of the bar?

[@arumrunner]

Little foam blocks

[@billweeks8637]

How wide are those crossbars? I have a 2020 Subaru Outback and will be carrying two canoes.

[@Cari-o6b]

That string looks pretty thin!?!

[@epenaloza52]

Can I put it sideways!? To load up a kayak on the side?!

[@derekdbyrne7487]

Thank you for the video!
Do you know what length those straps are?
They come in a wide variety of lengths.

[@sagehouston2230]

you can see NRS-12 on the side, so these are the 12 foot ones :)

[@sed6]

That's not really right. The front and rear straps need to be at opposing angles, not semi-parallel to one another. You could push that canoe from the rear and push it all the way off the hood like you came to a hard stop. The front and rear string just don't do anything like you have them.

[@matts1166]

I usually use small rachet straps. One through the canoe's front carry handle forward to my bull bar or front tow hooks. In the back I wrap around the canoe's rear seat support and hook onto my receiver.