The installation can be done quickly without any bars or clips.
Paddle board roof mount.
Soft racks and straps.
Models that work with a bare or naked roof and those that make use of an existing pre installed rack on your car roof.
Another type of rack that you can use to transport your board on the roof of your car is soft racks soft racks are basically roof racks that you attach to your car and they function as normal roof racks without being built in.
You place the pool noodles on the roof of your car and put the board safely on them.
Lean the board against the side of the car with the deck facing you and the fin at the front of the car.
This is a great system for children or people nursing an injury.
Folding arms pivot to accommodate almost any size kayak or paddleboard.
There are basically two systems to mount a paddle board roof rack.
Some sup roof racks have easy loading systems where you place the board onto a track that rolls up and into the sup roof rack.
First you need paddling like foam blocks also known as pool noodles and straps.
Universal clamp on brackets mount on most roof rack crossbars with no tools required.
For cars without any rail or pre installed roof racks this board roof rack is an excellent choice.
Performing this can of course get a little bit more involved than that.
With an easy loading system you re less likely to damage your board and your body.
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Lift the board over your head.
Lay the paddle board face down fins up with the paddle board fin toward the windshield.
If you want to use the pool noodle method lay down a cheap yoga mat on the roof of your car for more protection against the paddle board.
Grab the two hanging top straps at the front and back pads pull them over the boards and tighten them.
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Lift the board onto your knee and grab the other edge with the hand that was on the handle.
Tighten the top straps.
Secure the board using the straps by running them inside your car while the doors are open.
The vacuum cups are strong enough since they have a 6 diameter.
This aluminum folding rack lets you safely transport 1 kayak on your vehicle s roof.