rnArmy
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What are you all actually using to strap your kayaks to your roof-racks?
There's a thread under Storage Solutions titled: "Your preferred Roof Rack straps, tie down options?" that talks about straps obviously.
I've read where some folks like using NRS cam-straps, but I wonder if they could come loose? Folks seem to love them though from what I've read. But I've used cheap (from Harbor Freight; and don't hate because I like Harbor Freight) cam-lock ones before (not for strapping down a kayak) and seems like I was always worried about them loosening up.
https://www.nrs.com/product/1453/nrs-j-hook-tie-down-straps
Some folks recommend things like the Stratchits from Front Runner (and other similar straps) that are part cam-strap, and part bungee strap. But I don't know if I want my kayak being able to bounce on its mount (due to the elastic part stretching). Plus it looks like it extends to 60" max.
And I've got a bucket full of Harbor Freight ratchet straps at home that I'm sure would work. At least they will lock-in-place and stay there once tightened.
So maybe I'm over thinking this, but what do you folks use (especially if carrying over rough or rocky terrain where you're bouncing)?
There's a thread under Storage Solutions titled: "Your preferred Roof Rack straps, tie down options?" that talks about straps obviously.
I've read where some folks like using NRS cam-straps, but I wonder if they could come loose? Folks seem to love them though from what I've read. But I've used cheap (from Harbor Freight; and don't hate because I like Harbor Freight) cam-lock ones before (not for strapping down a kayak) and seems like I was always worried about them loosening up.
https://www.nrs.com/product/1453/nrs-j-hook-tie-down-straps
Some folks recommend things like the Stratchits from Front Runner (and other similar straps) that are part cam-strap, and part bungee strap. But I don't know if I want my kayak being able to bounce on its mount (due to the elastic part stretching). Plus it looks like it extends to 60" max.
And I've got a bucket full of Harbor Freight ratchet straps at home that I'm sure would work. At least they will lock-in-place and stay there once tightened.
So maybe I'm over thinking this, but what do you folks use (especially if carrying over rough or rocky terrain where you're bouncing)?
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