Do I need addtional tie downs for the front and back of the Kayak
1500619
The installation manual does recommend bow and stern lines as a safety precaution.
1500620
If got 2 14'-6" kayaks that I haul and use front tie downs. On long trips I'll secure back and front as insurance.
1500621
Depends on how secure you want it. I always do. Many kayaks get torn off racks on the freeway.
1500622
This should do a nice job of securing your Kayak. Additional ties make for a good backup depending on the length of your Yak and the speed you drive.
1500623
My kayak is 9 feet long and I don't use any additional tie downs for it. I feel that my kayak is very secure up on top of my vehicle. I take it on the highway no problem.
470015
I always use stainless screws or nuts and bolts. I built my kayak out of cedar strips covered with fiberglass. I fiber glassed a board that I had three self locking nuts inset to match the holes on the foot braces. I can thus replace the braces if they ever break. They have been plenty strong and easy to adjust.
1420604
We have used it with both one and two kayaks with no problem. It is very stable. As long as the straps are tight and both front and back ties are on, there is no movement with the wind. I always check the plastic tightners before each trip but they have never been loose.
659944
I need to stand off to the side (behind the boat) to pull my kayak down. This is with the release at the front.
1707670
The kit comes with two straps for strapping down your kayak and they seem to be good quality but I always put one on the bow and one on the Stern. But the bow and stern lines can just be some regular rope thay don't have to be straps.
1760041
I just have side bars on mine. They don't even allow you to pass through to hook the tie downs. So I just put ratchet straps across it one in front and one in back. Made 300 mile trip to Myrtle Beach and never came loose that's at speeds of 70 mph. On the way back it was horrible rain and wind almost the entire trip back home and everything was dry. Would really recommend this product.
662186
This is the roof cross bars. Yes you could tie a kayak to it but it might be best to get a kayak rack to add to these bars.
342774
Additional frame is not required.Frames are built in on the bow and the stern, only. Inflating the kayak, aligns both frame parts and it sturdies itself. Very stable and straight and i luv it.
612536
We installed another fin in the front. This kayak is very sensitive to the current. It's not your fault. Good luck!
342932
We have a Subaru Outback which has both horizontal and vertical racks so this was no problem for us. So if you car does not have either or both of these racks, then yes, you will have to have them installed for this kayak carrier. BTW, this carrier is an excellent product which my husband had no problem putting together and installing on our racks. We have used it several times since purchasing it last summer (2013) and are very happy with its quality.
1568482
I use the straps for my roof rack to secure the top kayak. No straps for the top kayak are included, but I have a set of other straps that work fine.
1497179
dont really need any...there are foam spacers for between kayaks and just use straps...Lasso makes a real nice loop lock system for kayaks too...secure and dont worry
2026397
Yes, it would be best to purchase two extra ropes/straps for the other side. However, it is typically not advised to use ratchet straps as they are extremely strong and can break plastic kayaks, and if you use the bow and stern line, that will provide you with more than enough strap strength.
1300223
Put the kayak on top of the carrier. Then string the strap through the carrier base. Over the years of using the carrier like you have purchased, it is best to use a bungee cord
263527
You should, I did without problem. I also added two kayak mounts. You have to make the nuts very tight - I don't think this makes a difference between products as the vibration over time tent to loosen any temporary connection.
838148
Yes it will work. I bought two additional flexible connections tie downs at a hardware store to help hold the cart in place when I roil over deep sand. I use the belt that is attached to the cart as a front support and the two additional flex connections in the back to hold the cart in place. You attach the cart in the middle of the kayak then when you lift the front of the kayak the weight is balanced so as you pull it you are not then holding up the full weight of the kayak because it is being balanced by the cart. I open the cart up set it next to the kayak then lift the front of the kayak and set it on the cart tie it in place and you are ready to go.
556337
No. Side rails of cover go along top rails, so any top tie down would either be in the way or be rendered useless.