You place the pool noodles on the roof of your car and put the board safely on them.
Transport snowboard without roof rack.
But if you dont have a gear bag yes wrap it with towels or a blanket.
First you need paddling like foam blocks also known as pool noodles and straps.
Place the blocks on the car s roof.
They are much more secure than the pool noodle method and will allow you to transport a larger kayak.
You can do this with a variety of tie down straps.
It is almost the same as pool noodles but it provides more stability.
Best way to transport a kayak without a traditional roof rack.
Stillfly199 dec 25 2009.
Do not do not just throw your board in the back of your truck without something to weigh it down like gear bags on it or something.
Secure the board using the straps by running them inside your car while the doors are open.
If your car suv doesn t have a standard roof rack and you don t intend on buying one then i recommend that you go with a removable roof rack system.
You should always tie down the bow and stern of your kayak especially if you are going to transport your kayak without a roof rack.
It will fly out it happens all the time up here.
This is an simple and easy way to strap one or several surf or sup boards to the top of a car that does not have hard racks using foam pads and two straps.
If you don t have a roof rack you can also transport your kayak with a foam block.
Thread the straps through the front and back carry handles or toggles and secure each one to a tie down spot underneath your car either with a carabiner or a hook.