Driving with board

by **twangg** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:37 am

Hey guys I just bought a roof rack and I'm driving down to SC for spring break.. I was wondering, whats the best way to transfer the board? Frontward or backwards, with or without fins, and should I not go over a maximum speed? Should I strap it on with the bag on it? I would appreciate some advice and tips, thanks guys.

Speaking of SC, i heard the waves down there are small. Which is good for me, I'm just starting this stuff so I'm relieved to hear that it will be easier for me. Anyone familiar with the Myrtle Beach area?

by **twangg** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:38 am

twangg wrote:Hey guys I just bought a roof rack and I'm driving down to SC for spring break.. I was wondering, whats the best way to transfer the board? Frontward or backwards, with or without fins, and should I not go over a maximum speed? Should I strap it on with the bag on it? I would appreciate some advice and tips, thanks guys.

Speaking of SC, i heard the waves down there are small. Which is good for me, I'm just starting this stuff so I'm relieved to hear that it will be easier for me. Anyone familiar with the Myrtle Beach area?

forgot to mention that it's a long trip... im coming from nj, so its about quite a trip. thanks again for help!

by **pkbum** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:00 am

Definetly I m not an expert on roof rack, but you should strap it on with the bag on it, and take out the fins just in case.

by **PapaW** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:26 am

Fin side up in a bag ideally (bag helps stop pressure dings and stones cracking glass.
Doesn't really matter if its pointing froward or backwards.

by **twangg** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:31 pm

yeah i figured it would be better to take off the fins just in case... like i said im driving far so im gonna be booking if i can. if im going 75-80 will that harm the board by putting too much pressure on it?

by **Sillysausage** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:09 pm

nah, board will be fine to a high speed, doesn't matter too much with fins (just make sure the bag closes properly with the fins in it)

by **myate** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:15 pm

Yeah, just tie it good and tight so it doesn't move very much. Leave it in the bag & fins on, more of a hassle taking them off & on when you don't need to. Drive as fast as you like...as long as its tied on properly!! I always point my forwards (fins at rear of car) if that helps!

by **PapaW** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:12 pm

BTW - Put some foam/pipe insulators round the roof bars. helps cushon it a bit.

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