Securing your kayak on your vehicle is an essential, though sometimes tricky, skill to master. It is a crucial one, however, as securely strapping your kayak down is not just for the benefit of your boat, but for public safety on the road.
In an attempt to not lose our kayaks on the interstate, we can often overdo it. Getting boat rash from bumping the jetty in an epic fight makes for a good story. But bending your hull or pulling off a grab handle because you cranked down on those ratchet straps doesn’t sound as heroic. It also risks some irreparable damage to your craft. Luckily Chad Hoover has the “just right” method for loading your fishing kayak on the bed of your truck.
An Effective Method To Load Your Fishing Kayak In The Truck Bed
Hoover uses a set of paddling-specific tie down straps from NRS. This style of strap is easy to use and still provides a mechanical advantage to secure your kayak without over-tightening. Hoover also takes an interesting approach by running through the scupper rather than the grab handle. Lastly, he uses a strap on each side of the kayak to keep it from sliding in one direction or another.
The tutorial provides a simple and effective method for loading your fishing kayak in your truck bed to get to or from the water quickly.
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