This is an simple and easy way to strap one or several surf or sup boards to the top of a car that does not have hard racks using foam pads and two straps.
Transport snowboard without roof rack.
It is almost the same as pool noodles but it provides more stability.
You can do this with a variety of tie down straps.
If you don t have a roof rack you can also transport your kayak with a foam block.
If your car suv doesn t have a standard roof rack and you don t intend on buying one then i recommend that you go with a removable roof rack system.
Thread the straps through the front and back carry handles or toggles and secure each one to a tie down spot underneath your car either with a carabiner or a hook.
It will fly out it happens all the time up here.
First you need paddling like foam blocks also known as pool noodles and straps.
Stillfly199 dec 25 2009.
Place the blocks on the car s roof.
So how to transport a paddleboard without a roof rack.
You place the pool noodles on the roof of your car and put the board safely on them.
But if you dont have a gear bag yes wrap it with towels or a blanket.
Secure the board using the straps by running them inside your car while the doors are open.
They are much more secure than the pool noodle method and will allow you to transport a larger kayak.
Do not do not just throw your board in the back of your truck without something to weigh it down like gear bags on it or something.
These steps will show you how to attach kayak to car using foam blocks.