The staff is trained to secure a paddle-craft to a car, truck, SUV, van, ,trailer, and travel trailer with an array of products available for purchase.
Options starting at $50; Securing a paddle-craft out the back of an SUV or in a truck bed are inexpensive options for transporting; all you need is straps. Also, if you are not committed to your car for a while and need to put on top; foam blocks and straps are another inexpensive options. We offer "off-river" rentals and use these techniques for short term kayak transporting.
Loading by yourself is always a goal for us to teach! We can find a shady spot to take our time in practicing loading and unloading to ensure you are comfortable. Take a video while we teach you so you can reference it at a later time. No age or size will stop us =)
The more you do it the better you'll get. "Practice makes perfect." The first couple of times may feel long but you are perfecting your muscle memory when you get to your launch site or after a long day of paddling. After 10 times, I bet you'll have cut your time in half.
You should be able to 80MPH once properly secure. There are so many waterways in FL! Don't let the interstate hold you back. Stop by our store and we'd be happy to check your straps and provide any suggesting to keep everyone safe.
THULE & YAKIMA: Top 2 brands making roof racks for longer than some of us have been alive. The companies have the car racks dialed in and follow car trends to give roof rack options to all. Warranties come with the racks & our store but we rarely use them due the top-notch quality and installation.
What is a Bed-Extender? A great option to support your paddle craft if you have a shorter truck bed, or want to use the back hatch of your SUV. Also, they can act as a load-assist for the top of a car.
Other Topics to consider:
- Proper straps
- Bow & Stern tie-downs
- Roof rack weight capacity
- SUV Back hatch transporting; how to keep the door down and not beeping
- Keep noise to a minimum while transporting
- Cable locks for overnight stays
- Why to use or not use J-cradles
- Is a trailer a better option?
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