{"id":9914,"date":"2018-05-22T13:25:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T20:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globosurfer.com\/?p=9914"},"modified":"2022-11-04T00:08:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T07:08:24","slug":"transport-a-kayak-without-a-roof-rack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globosurfer.com\/transport-a-kayak-without-a-roof-rack\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transport And Tie A Kayak Without A Roof Rack"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve finally got yourself a kayak and now you can\u2019t wait to bring it to the water for a test run. But then you just remembered that you still don\u2019t have a roof rack on your car. What now? If you\u2019re racking your brains for answers on how to transport a kayak without a roof rack, then you\u2019re in luck because we have the solution right here.<\/p>\n

As responsible kayak owners, we prefer using a roof rack to transporting your kayak. It is simply a safer way (for you, your kayak, and other cars on the road) and an efficient method of getting your kayak to the dock or wherever your launch area may be.<\/p>\n

Also, we wouldn\u2019t recommend using this kayak transportation technique for brand new and nicer cars. If you do any of the following steps and procedures incorrectly (or if bad luck suddenly rears its ugly head out), you could end up damaging your vehicle\u2019s paint job or creating a dent in your roof.<\/p>\n

But since you\u2019re reading this, then you must be in a pinch or dead set on getting your kayak on the water. And so without further ado, here\u2019s one of the most popular ways to transport your kayak without using a roof rack: the pool noodle technique.<\/p>\n

1. Collect\u00a0the Necessary Materials<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t need much to make this work. You\u2019ll only need several pieces of these three things: pool noodles, ratchet straps, and tie-down straps.<\/p>\n

Take note that you\u2019ll want to use heavy-duty and durable pool noodles<\/a> and straps. Cheap pool noodles won\u2019t be able to hold the weight of the kayak, and will surely compress too much when you strap the kayak to your vehicle. Also, poor-quality straps won\u2019t be able to hold the kayak securely once you\u2019re on the road.<\/p>\n

2. Set Up the Pool Noodles<\/h2>\n

Most pool noodles will be longer than the width of your vehicle. All you need to do is trim them down to size using a pair of scissors or a cutter. Once they\u2019re the appropriate length, place them on top of your car, putting one near the front end of the roof, another at the rear end, and one more in the middle. You can use more if you want to, but three will usually be enough.<\/p>\n

To hold the pool noodles in place, run a cord through the hole in the middle of each noodle. Then, open your car doors and secure the rope by tying it around the inner part of your car\u2019s roof.<\/p>\n

3. Load the Kayak onto the Vehicle<\/h2>\n

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