I went through some trial and error with this but what i ve found to work best are load straps.
Transporting inflatable sup on roof rack.
An inflatable roof rack can also be used.
How to take with you a inflatable sup upon a good roof rackdespite the fact that portable stand upward paddleboards might be conveniently crammed down to acc.
Pad up the rack.
With two people lifting a sup is simple.
How to transport a paddle board without a roof rack.
Use two nrs 9 1 hd tiedown straps.
Before anything goes on the roof rack.
With the crossbars and rack padding installed and the straps lines nearby you can place your sup on top of your vehicle.
With this you just inflate attach to the car and go.
Quick guide to transport your sup to the roof rack step 1.
They are fairly inexpensive easy to use and secure.
Always place the biggest board at the bottom and work your way up to the smallest.
Place your board on the centred roof rack between the bar wall tail first.
I use two of them and i tie them to the roof rack on the top of my car.
Tips on how to transport your inflatable paddle board the sup guru articles july 18 2015 november 16 2019.
You each grab an end lift the board overhead and place it deck down on the rack with the fins toward the front of the car.
Written by carlo raffa.
Transport your inflatable stand up paddleboard on a roof rack.
Mounting your sup to the roof rack.
Before you put your board up on the roof to tie it down there s a few things.
These are great if you have rented a car that does not have a roof rack and you do not want the added stress of foam blocks.
Anyway back to transporting your inflatable sup on top of your car.
Often put the biggest panel on the bottom and get to the smallest.
Place your board down on the roof rack centred between the crossbar deck the tail first.
Unless you live right on the water transporting is perhaps the least enjoyable part of the hobby.
Fast guide to transportation on roof rack of your sup.
Run each strap around the cross bar on one side of the board loop the strap over the board around the cross bar on the other side of the board and bring the strap end back through the cam buckle.
Place the straps in line with your model roof rack.
If you have an inflatable stand up paddle board you can just.
But if you re by yourself it can be a bit trickier.
Transporting your paddleboard to and from the water can be a real chore.