How To Load Kayak Onto Roof Rack

Demonstrates how to properly secure your kayak or sup to the roof rack of your vehicle.

How to load kayak onto roof rack.

Adjust it into its final position. Kayak roof rack step 1. For more side loading options click here rear loaders. He discusses the import.

Raise the other end to the same height as the loading bar. Lay the straps over the roof rack bars. Compatible with all current roof rack systems that feature a top bar channel. Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept.

As you stand up lift the right side of the cockpit rim up and onto your shoulder. Loading kayaks onto a j rack from the side is easiest with a partner. The first step in tying your canoe or kayak down to your car is laying the straps over each bar. Once the kayak is resting on your thighs take your right hand and grasp the opposite side of the cockpit rim.

There is now a modification posted on the outback users group so you can use yakima landing pads on a 2013 and put on a decent rack with saddles. Sliding arms let you load and secure gear at waist level and then easily lift it onto your. To get started position yourselves at either end of the kayak bow and stern. You will need to lift the kayak to roof rack height to use side loader.

Put a foam pad on the back of your roof put the bow on the pad then lift onto the roof rack then pick up the stern and slide it on. 18 gently walk the kayak along the loading bar and onto the roof rack by consecutively moving each end onto the roof rack bars. As you lift you ll need to coordinate rotating the kayak less than 90 degrees in order to set the gunwale onto your j rack. Lightweight watersport carrier with lift assist lets you easily load 1 kayak or 2 sups onto your roof rack.

Thule racks yakima racks swagman bike racks sportrack mont blanc proline perrycraft sportube stowaway 2 bull ring clearvue about us directions email us return policy shipping transit times security privacy help. No need to dead lift your whole kayak. These stylish low profile cradles are simple to use and the perfect loading system for your kayak and canoes provided you are able to lift the kayak to your roof rack height comes with four tie down straps.