Good video. Just one recommendation - the way those straps are over the open cockpit, the buzzing noise they will make as they vibrate like a guitar string will drive you nuts at highway speeds. The cure? Very simple. Wherever you have 6" or more of strap exposed to the wind, put a twist in the strap. This will eliminate the annoying buzz totally.

You would not believe how many "HOW TO" videos, did not show how to start and use the straps. THANK YOU.

Fantastic, easy tutorial. Thank you. You just made this so much easier for myself and my son.

Thank you for such a well done Educational Video. It had been about a year since we placed our kayaks on the rack so your directions were just great. Thanks Lisa

I watch this at least once every 2 months. Saves me every time! I’ll memorize it eventually. Meantime, thanks for the clear easy to understand tutorial.

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond. Thank you for the kind words as he always did everything to help others anyway he knew how.

You forgot to say "Thats not going anywhere" after tying it off

@KellySimon

2 жыл бұрын

* pats 'yak twice *

Thanks for this video. Today was the first time doing this by myself.

THANK YOU!!! this is exactly what I needed!!

Thanks for sharing. I'm a newbie and this was very informative. Now let's hope I do it correctly and don't lose a kayak. :)

Very straight forward tutorial. Thank you

Wonderful mate, very useful tips.

Haha omg this looks so eaasy for you. Personally…as a 5ft person with a 17ft sea kayak this is NOT an easy task. It's a huge hassel until I hit the water and I realize how in love I am with my sea kayak.

I always have a cut up pool noodle (cut to 6" lengths and sliced open) to cushion things. They also work well to reduce guitar string- type vibrations at speed. If you get an annoying vibration on thebp highway , pull over when it's safe, slip a piece of noodle under the strap where it won't come loose, retighten and be on your way.

@Mikewparkes

6 жыл бұрын

By twisting the strap just one or twice you can stop that noise from happening. I used to make sure the traps were flat and perfect until I notice that if they have a twist in them that it made a much quieter ride.

Very informative!

Thank you very much I learned a lot I appreciate your video

great video! You prepared ahead of time.

I assume the kayak always faces forward so the inside of the stern doesn't act like a wind sock..I'm transporting two in J Hooks to Maine this weekend and I'm nervous! I think I'll go ahead and use 15 straps..haha

I am new to kayaking, this was very helpful. Thank you! where do you suggest to get the J hooks? I was looking on Amazon.

great video, thank you

Thanks! Great info!!

great to see that you can fit a cargo box AND kayak together. any one know if I can use kayak and a hullavatorv at the same time?

Thank you!

Excellent

I used the Thule Hullavator (HumblePower $470) for loading my wife's kayak. Yes it's pricey, but it get the job done for her and her Honda Pilot.

1:13 - You only throw a cam strap over like that until you break a window.

@phantomspaceman

7 жыл бұрын

I got the Thule straps with the giant rubber cups so they didn't destroy my paint either.

@kateadams452

6 жыл бұрын

Fifteen years of doing that, never happened.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

6 жыл бұрын

You make sure it's short enough to not hit the window if it doesn't have the rubber protectors.

This was very helpful, thank you. Does it make a difference which end faces the front of the car? I had the bow facing the front because I thought it would catch less wind on the road. I still caught a lot of wind in the cockpit. It was fine until I hit 55 mph. The higher the speed the higher pitch and louder the sound, plus some vibration. Any suggestions? update: I just finished reading some of the comments below, now I'm trying to remember if the straps were over the cockpit or not. If they were, that could have been why it was so loud. Thank you to Debbie Bridge for pointing that out and the tip on putting a twist in the strap over an open area.

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

have you ever tried sitting the kayak's seat towards the inside of the car so you will get less of a windbag? I have tossed and tied my paddleboard in between my two J hooks. any thoughts about putting the kayaks facing in?

thanks good video

Make sure that you use good quality straps. You will need to pay about 50% more, but it's good insurance and give you peace of mind while transporting your boats.

thanks buddy

I have Yakima Stackers and never use bow and stern tie downs with my 12 footers. Never had an issue. I would guess once you hit maybe 15+ foot yak, you may want to consider them, just depends on the kayak.

@theonlysjc

9 жыл бұрын

MotoAtheist Same here. Just have a 10' recreational Pelican Maverick and i've never even considered using the bow and stern tie downs.

Thanks, good instruction. As I am not a contender for Next Ninja Warrior I was really looking on proper way to lift without using car as leverage. Strap instruction was helpful but some close ups might be bonus.

@joew4202

6 жыл бұрын

Will these cradles transport tandem kayaks?

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

great video, you made it look easy. I do not however recommend the J hooks for smaller females or far cars that are tall. My Jeep Wrangler is a piece of work to get the kayaks fitted in the J hooks.

@Hotspur37

3 жыл бұрын

I have a nissan rogue I can only just about get kayaks into the J-frame on that. I am 6ft.

Nice demo Nick but when you have an SUV, using a double "Swiss Cargo" and (I'm 76) picking up a 12' kayak isn't easy, not to mention a couple of shoulders that are on their way out. LOL

@jbirdbombs

8 жыл бұрын

Or 5' 2" trying to get two on a Murano. I'll be looking at the lift assist next year if I don't kill myself with a freak kayak lift accident.

@Packersrulealways

7 жыл бұрын

It's very simple to carry a step ladder in your SUV

@Fly4aWhiteGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Stand the kayak vertically leaning against the car. Lift it just a little, and position it so the approximate middle of the kayak is against the edge of the car's roof. Pivot the kayak to horizontal by rotating it around the point of contact.

What cargo box do you have? I want to run a Thule Pulse large box but still use my j-cradles to haul my kayak (Looksha 14 sport or Manitou 2) alongside. I have an impreza. How wide is your setup, total?

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

I'm moving to John day Oregon about a hour from bend what kayaking spots do you recommend

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

If I had a dime for every time I loaded my boat before I looped the cam straps around the J rack...well..I'd have a least a couple dollars.

@keithmoriyama5421

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

My concern is the bow straps rubbing the paint on my hood? Recommendations?

@Hotspur37

3 жыл бұрын

get some water pipe insultation wrap, the stuff that looks like a pool noodle and cut a small piece and place on the hood under the strap

Most of these manufacturer's say NOT to secure anything to those handles front or back, those are just for carrying or dragging your kayak . Tying them off going down the windy Highways will gradually bend/break your Bow-nose or Stern of your Kayak, the answer is to just have a second Tie-down and Double tie your front rope securely to the rack ...

I have absolutely nothing on top of my car but have a kayak collecting dust. Should I get a rack or tower or rail???

@Tumalocreek

6 жыл бұрын

Any of those would be great solutions to transporting your kayak, come into the store so we can take a look at your rig and give you our recommendations!

what is the bar size 51 or 53 inches , and the box model, i have the 51 inch bars and not sure if u can fit a box and the holder

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

"Simple pick up your boat...and toss it into the J cradle as such..." You lost me. I'm done

Great vid, may wanna add.... face cockpit inboard. Reduces wind resistances tremendously.

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

@virginiapaddler4857

Жыл бұрын

@@TracieBsellsAZ I am very sorry to hear that. My condolences.

You da man

how much does that kayak weigh 5lbs? he lifted that thing like it was a feather. What brand was that kayak?

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond. But I will say, he wasn't super strong, never lifted/worked out. But he did a lot of kayaking and helped a lot of people secure theirs so I think he just knew how to do it effortlessly.

How would you lift a heavy kayak onto the J mount solo withput injuries ?

@theonlysjc

9 жыл бұрын

Bladenball I can fairly easily lift my 60lb yak onto my car. They do make lift assist racks but boy do they start shooting up in price.

@CapybaraCM

5 жыл бұрын

There is an attachment for Thule that is a pull out rod (hides inside cross bar) that allows you to rest one end of kayak on after you lift it up. Kayak is propped up diagonally at this point. Second step is lifting up the end resting on the ground. Can be slippery, especially after rowing so exercise caution. If you can get some anti slip mat to rest lower end on, it helps the kayak from sliding back down while repositioning your hands. Good luck

Oregon woot!!

Can you lock the kayak so it won't be stolen?

@CapybaraCM

5 жыл бұрын

Not perfect solution but get a 6ft bike lock cable and padlock. Of course you need a hole to thread through cable. I slide my cable between seat and hull in my sit in recreational yak.

what if you don't have the strength to lift a 50 pound boat overhead?

@nikolasmilanov1996

9 жыл бұрын

There are "lift assist" racks you can get. Makes it easier. Also "saddle rollers" and other types you can look into

@chrissy24-7

7 жыл бұрын

ivonneak I got an inno lift assist, tried it out, but my freaking 40 lb Pungo and not using a step ladder sent me to the ER. I strained 3 muscle groups around my right rib and only nsaids (one injected at ER) are keeping me sane. Take this video from where it comes... A strong, tall man.

@Mr02sunfire

6 жыл бұрын

Than you go drink some fucking milk

@Lngo1023

5 жыл бұрын

Get some gainzzz!!!

@JackieWeni

5 жыл бұрын

The point of this video which I appreciate is how to safely attach them to the j hooks. There's usually someone around you can find to help lift.

One thing you gotta be careful of tho is when you toss the buckle over the top of the boat it doesn't hit the window! It happened to me just on the very top edge and within 2 hours developed into a huge crack

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

I never use front and back straps when transporting. While they are useful as a backup fail safe should one of your main straps fail, they offer zero advantage to securing the kayak. A better solution I have found while transporting two J racks is to loop the straps through to the opposite J rack. You now have four contacts and the ENTIRE system is way more secure. Both J racks now are secured together with 4 point bracing.

Will j cradle work with tandem kayak

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

@joew4202

Жыл бұрын

@@TracieBsellsAZ how did he die

Ugh those bow and stern ropes make horrible horrible sounds when driving and I have had an "S" hook that was attached to the underside of the car unbend (from the "S" shape) and fly off while driving down the highway. I think THAT is dangerous!! I make sure that the rack is securely fastened to the bars and the yak is securely fastened to the rack and property nestled into the rack. And I have a sunroof so I'm constantly looking up and checking to see how much they wiggle. I don't drive too fast. If my kayaks fly off it will be because the factory rack itself became separated from my car.

Do they always make a noise

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

433,603 views and only one LIKE? That was me...

Thanks! Got a ten feet kayak I can throw up easy.

is the bow and stern strap required by law in Oregon?

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

Nick is no longer with us so he won't be able to respond.

@davidanderson5047

11 ай бұрын

Not technically, however, you are leagally required to "properly" secure your boat. Since both Yakima, Thule and most reputable manufacturers require the use of a bow and stern tie-down it could leave you liable, as well as, void your warranty should the boats come loose.

🚩 You weren't watching (Not that I believe you would would notice or care even when seen lol) when tightening the first strap as the buckle should have been positioned away from the boat surface and Not touching it at all ...especially if it's Not (and yours wasn't) a plastic/rubber coated buckle then it will surely eat into and damage the kayak or at the very least get it all scratched-up in an bad area‼️

You don’t needs front and rear strap

Wow. you left two straps hanging loose. ? I never trust a built in strap on bow or stern of any boat. That bow strap is fine to carry the boat, but using it to tie down a boat or have high tension from 65mph wind will stress it. I tie a loop around the bow and pull back until tight, one on stern pulled forward so the cannoy come off. These are tied to straps protruding from under the hood. If t tie downs on min part of kayak com o, that tie down on the bow will neverold the kayak in high wind at 60 mph.

I found theses tie downs if you don't have any hooks on your car. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CRBXQUK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@DominiqueB

5 жыл бұрын

My straps were way too long for one kayak, I trimmed the end off, tied these 2 remaining bits into 2 loops with a big figure-eight knot, and just jam the knot under the hood with the loop jutting up outside to attach the front tie-down, or under the trunk lid/hatchback to tie to the stern. Works a treat, costs nothing, saves some trash.

Vehicle*

And that's how you make nasty scuff marks on the fascia of your new car.

is this stuttering john from the howard stern show?

"Just bend over, pick up your kayak and throw it onto the J hooks." Yah, sure-- like we're all 25 years old, weigh 170 and have good backs. There certainly must be a better system.

@TracieBsellsAZ

Жыл бұрын

My brother was 39 in this video and definitely didn't have a good back. But he was quite the outdoorsman and could load up anything quickly and safely, that's for sure.

"Vehical"

@jbirdbombs

8 жыл бұрын

"Cah "

@joew4202

6 жыл бұрын

jbirdbombs "cahyak"

Bow & Stern ties not necessary and will ruin your paint in an hour driving

@walterwhite751

8 жыл бұрын

ya what is the point of j racks then?

@wheezin_mtnbkr3576

6 жыл бұрын

I always attached my bow and stern back to the rack...stops it from possibly sliding (which wont happen anyway) and definstely prevents lifting from wind.

@Mikewparkes

6 жыл бұрын

Many times rook racks and J-racks are not attached properly and the entire rack can come off your vehicle in high winds. I always tie my bow and stern down and it you do it properly you can avoid damaging the paint.

@maxc8297

6 жыл бұрын

if it ruins your paint, you did it wrong.

Good video. You might want to actually show us what exactly to do it. You talk through it. You need show through it. Then, people can understand you. What is the rush!!!