Universal Roof Racks from Walmart? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPatrick · 01-20-2014, 08:36 AM

So is mine

lookoutdj · 01-20-2014, 07:01 PM

I had a soft rack for my surfboard that used a similar strap system and it jacked up my weather stripping. Use a yakama rack now and love it. Cost more, but like was said above, you can usually find a good deal on craigslist. Good luck.

Tuff guy · 01-21-2014, 07:22 PM

If you are on a budget, just get the foam blocks and ratchet strap kit from west marine, I think it was like $50 and it holds my big tandem kayak down well. I drove it 240 miles with the kayak on top through a wind advisory and no trouble at all. That said, I will be on the hunt for a yakima setup just for sheer convenience.

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01-20-2014, 08:36 AM	#1
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	So is mine

01-20-2014, 07:01 PM	#2
lookoutdj Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 35	I had a soft rack for my surfboard that used a similar strap system and it jacked up my weather stripping. Use a yakama rack now and love it. Cost more, but like was said above, you can usually find a good deal on craigslist. Good luck.

01-21-2014, 07:22 PM	#3
Tuff guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 137	If you are on a budget, just get the foam blocks and ratchet strap kit from west marine, I think it was like $50 and it holds my big tandem kayak down well. I drove it 240 miles with the kayak on top through a wind advisory and no trouble at all. That said, I will be on the hunt for a yakima setup just for sheer convenience.