All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Have a chat about any general surfing related topics.

All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby DoorM4n » Mon May 11, 2009 11:25 pm

What's up guys,

I need to find out all of the possible ways to tie down a surfboard and most efficient ways to tie down, financially, without damaging a board and worrying about it flying off.

Can you guys give me a few ideas?

Here is the car I have. I know I can buy a soft rack or a hard rack but I'm looking for other less costly ways to tie down a board. Got any ideas?

Image

Thanks for the help!
User avatar
DoorM4n
Surfer
 
Posts: 62
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:21 pm
Location: South Padre Island

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby twerked » Mon May 11, 2009 11:57 pm

easiest, most secure: lay down the back seat and put it in the back.

if you're gonna be traveling a lot with it on the roof/long distances, go with a thule or yakima rack.

if it's gonna be a few of short trips/not that often, go with a soft rack.
User avatar
twerked
Local Hero
 
Posts: 405
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:46 am
Location: right coast, us

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby RJD » Tue May 12, 2009 12:00 am

travelracks.html

$50nz for a travel rack works great

If its more than a few times though nothing beats a proper set of roof bars.
RJD
SW Pro
 
Posts: 1373
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:37 pm
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby DoorM4n » Tue May 12, 2009 12:27 am

No way! That looks awesome! That looks ideal for my situation. I currently don't have the standard roof racks like most cars so this will be great. I will check it out. And I'm glad it will work for 8-9ft longboards--that's all I surf with.


OH and can I tie down a board with this without a surfboard protector?
User avatar
DoorM4n
Surfer
 
Posts: 62
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:21 pm
Location: South Padre Island

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby parrysurf » Tue May 12, 2009 4:13 am

I have never used this brand...kind of cool for travel tho. I would think no bag necessary, just might want to protect the top of the car from wax and dings with a towel.
parrysurf
SW Pro
 
Posts: 726
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:37 am
Location: ventura california

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby Hang11 » Tue May 12, 2009 11:00 am

Chuck a towel on the top and use some tie downs through the doors.
User avatar
Hang11
SW Pro
 
Posts: 960
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:03 am
Location: smoko

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby RJD » Tue May 12, 2009 8:33 pm

DoorM4n wrote:No way! That looks awesome! That looks ideal for my situation. I currently don't have the standard roof racks like most cars so this will be great. I will check it out. And I'm glad it will work for 8-9ft longboards--that's all I surf with.


OH and can I tie down a board with this without a surfboard protector?



I use mine with longboards, but in boardbags, you could use it without but I'd want somethign round the board to protect it and the car.

It leaks (through the door seals) if it rains heavily - also if you put in a half twist at each corner it will be silent!!

Honestly if you have such a decent car pony up for proper roof bars.
RJD
SW Pro
 
Posts: 1373
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:37 pm
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby Jonah_Fro » Wed May 13, 2009 8:59 am

Don't use soft racks. I scratched the hell out of my roof in just one journey. Go for the proper job roof bars.
User avatar
Jonah_Fro
Local Hero
 
Posts: 136
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Wed May 16, 2007 11:29 am
Location: Bristol UK

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby Real Pol » Wed May 13, 2009 9:16 am

Jonah_Fro wrote:Don't use soft racks. I scratched the hell out of my roof in just one journey. Go for the proper job roof bars.


Yeah be careful with the soft ones. You get a build up of sand and salt on them and they will damage the paint on your roof. I imagine cleaning them regularly helps but I was too late when I noticed my roof.

I only use them on hire cars now!
User avatar
Real Pol
SW Pro
 
Posts: 952
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:58 pm
Location: Aberdeen

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby DoorM4n » Sun May 17, 2009 9:28 pm

I am only able to surf once a month cause of my location from the nearest beach. I actually don't officially own a board but need a way to travel with one when I do use one. Until I get settled in to an apartment closer to the beach I won't invest in a roof rack. I'm gonna scout around looking for proper deals. Thanks for the help so far.
User avatar
DoorM4n
Surfer
 
Posts: 62
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:21 pm
Location: South Padre Island

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby sinistapenguin » Tue May 19, 2009 3:30 pm

Never use a soft rack if it's raining!! - I got the whole of my car soaked when it rained hard enough to soak the rack material, then it drips down the straps and pees all over the driver!!
User avatar
sinistapenguin
Surfing Legend
 
Posts: 1133
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Fri Mar 19, 2004 4:05 pm
Location: "That's just the lemon next to the pie"

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby DoorM4n » Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:17 pm

Hey Guys!
So I got a luggage rack and my car basically looks just like this with the 2 crossing bar in the middle of my basic roof rack. I am now on a quest to find out how to strap a board to my roof. Can somebody explain how? Which ropes, specific tying styles, and the basic logistics of tying down a surfboard to a roof rack without a soft rack. Thanks!

Image
User avatar
DoorM4n
Surfer
 
Posts: 62
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:21 pm
Location: South Padre Island

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby Sar » Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:12 am

DoorM4n wrote:Hey Guys!
So I got a luggage rack and my car basically looks just like this with the 2 crossing bar in the middle of my basic roof rack. I am now on a quest to find out how to strap a board to my roof. Can somebody explain how? Which ropes, specific tying styles, and the basic logistics of tying down a surfboard to a roof rack without a soft rack. Thanks!

Image



serously? (that spelling doesnt look right?) erm, you need to get some specific instructions on how to tie a board down? Maybe Ive had a few too many afterwork beers or something but isnt it obvious? Sorry if im being horrid! eeek! :oops:

Get these ( or somethin like it) follow the instructions and follow common sense:
http://www.ridershack.com/dakinebaja12f ... p-431.html
User avatar
Sar
SW Pro
 
Posts: 1019
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:10 pm

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby RJD » Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:37 am

get tie downs with a cinche at one end (like sar linked too) and loop it under the bar either side of the board.

So basicaly put the cinch to one side of the board/bar ,
throw the rest over the board.

loop it under the bar
throw the rest back to the 1st side.
loop the end under the bar then feed through the cinch & tighten.
RJD
SW Pro
 
Posts: 1373
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:37 pm
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby Hang11 » Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:08 am

Get a 40mm suspension lift, snorkel, air lockers, and some decent M/T tyres on it.
User avatar
Hang11
SW Pro
 
Posts: 960
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:03 am
Location: smoko

Re: All The Ways to Tie Down A Surfboard

Postby DoorM4n » Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:09 pm

The reason I asked that juvenile question is because I was wondering specifically if their were certain positions the board needs to be in and certain straps that are recommended. I know how to tie a board down with normal ropes and all but I wasn't sure whether certain style of wrapping was needed and all. I do appreciate the help guys, I'm going out surfing today for the first time in 6 months. I can't wait; I really hope the waves are nice.
User avatar
DoorM4n
Surfer
 
Posts: 62
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:21 pm
Location: South Padre Island


Similar topics

Return to Surf Chat