How to Strap Your Canoe or Kayak to a Roof Rack

By George Sayour, About.com Guide

Now that your canoe or kayak is securely strapped down to your vehicle, its time to go, right? Wrong. There is one last step. You don't want the kayak straps flapping in the wind and whipping against your car. You will need to tie them up somehow. The best way is to wrap each strap around and around the part of the kayak roof rack that attaches to the car. Then take the end of the strap and knot it against the rest of the straps or wedge it under them. Don't think you'll just slam them in the door of the car to keep them from flapping outside. This will only damage your kayak straps over time.

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• The Steps to Strap Your Canoe or Kayak to a Roof Rack
• Lay the Kayak Straps Over the Bars of the Roof Rack
• How to Place a Kayak or Canoe on a Roof Rack
• Bring the Canoe Straps over the Canoe
• Secure the Kayak Straps
• Roll and Tie the Kayak Straps Up

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