A strap is the superior option as it affords easy tightening without learning serious knots but.
Strap down roof rack.
Ensure the straps are laying flat against the kayak and that they are not crossed.
Kayak roof rack step 4 bring the straps around the crossbars and through the buckles.
On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle.
Some roof bags mount to roof racks or raised side rails some mount to roof baskets and others mount to naked roofs.
Roof racks a brief overview.
Both water resistant and waterproof bags are available.
The tie down strap with hook is designed to be used with rhino rack eye bolt kits to strap down accessories.
Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails.
It s best to use a thinner piece of rope and go through an open door and then shut the doors on top of it.
When mounting your bike on a roof your primary options before using a roof rack are tying your bike down with a rope or a strap.
Simply wrap each strap around a solid anchor point thread the strap through the buckle and pull until secure.
The second option is the side racks.
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.