Specific kayak rack systems that attach to the crossbars and cradle the boat in j or v shaped forms are most secure.
How to strap down a kayak on a roof rack.
Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.
Kayak roof rack step 4 bring the straps around the crossbars and through the buckles.
Once the kayak is in position on the roof rack and the straps are laying over the kayak it is time to strap it down.
Loop one strap through around the attachment point on the bow.
Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side.
If you don t have an attachment point on the kayak you have a couple of options.
If you re using a kayak carrier you might find this has sufficient padding.
Cam straps quickly and securely hold your kayak down.
You ll need two straps that are about 12 feet long or longer.
Bow stern tie down straps these straps are so that you can secure the front and back of your kayak to the front and back of your vehicle.
Straps like the rhino rack rrrbas2 are designed to secure.
Read our article on how to choose a cartop boat mount.
Whichever tie down type you choose you ll begin by attaching the strap to the bow of your kayak.