Surfski Racks (car and garage)

[Admin]

Hi Guys,

We (finally) pulled the trigger on a couple of surfskis.  What would you suggest for car top (Subaru Outback) and garage racks.  Love to see how you guys are getting it done.  Thanks!

[all~wet]

For those into DW conditions- which I'm going to assume you are, I'd definitely look into V-bar racks. They are hyper secure over the road, and the firm cradles make loading in windy conditions muuuch easier- can even do it solo.



There are multiple options out there if you search surfs v-bar rack. Here is one:

http://www.kayaktrader.com/kayaktrader/v-bar-car-rack/

[JEG]

I recommend the lockrack.

https://lockrack.com.au/

[Kwolfe]

Those are Goodboy racks on that CRV.  I have a set (looking to get another) and they are great.  I've paddled near Phili with the guy who makes them and you could meet a nicer person.  I can barrel down the highway 75-80 and my ski or OC1 is perfectly stable.

I got a set of J hangers when with my first ski.  They work well but For the money, I use shelf brackets from Homedepot with a pool noodle (the thick ones) wrapped and tapped over it.  Probably $10 for each boat that way.  Mine are on my fence so I use a set of bungee to keep the wind from blowing them off (garage is only 19ft, grrrrr!)

[Admin]

Thanks for those suggestions.  I just saw that it looks like some people are using footstraps.  That looks pretty nice.  Is that pretty common/standard?  I used to use a little coiled bodyboard leash for OC and it worked pretty well.  Is that decent for skis?  How about vests?  I am pretty sure they are required here in the Gorge (although I don't know if it needs to worn or just on the boat).  What are you guys wearing if anything?

[PonoBill]

At the Gorge Paddle Champs race most of the cars I saw with surfskis on them had those V-shaped Goodboy racks. For the garage, come by the shop and I'll weld up some wall mounts. I make them out of scrap 2" tubing left over from roll cages.

[DavidJohn]

Rowing racks.. http://www.kayakpro.com/kayakandrowingracks/rowingracks.php

[Admin]

Great.  I ordered a couple of those Goodboy racks.  Those look sweet.  Bill, I did some 70 inch Yakima crossbars so we should have plenty of room for a SUP stack for shuttling .  It will probably take a few swimming sessions before we are ready to take a run but man am I stoked to catch some bumps again.   It has been too long!

[TallDude]

Great.  I ordered a couple of those Goodboy racks.  Those look sweet.  Bill, I did some 70 inch Yakima crossbars so we should have plenty of room for a SUP stack for shuttling .  It will probably take a few swimming sessions before we are ready to take a run but man am I stoked to catch some bumps again.   It has been too long!

Admin stoked sounds great.

[JEG]

admin, just be careful with those semi or permanent fix rack going into low level car park or roof garage.

[stoneaxe]

Glad to hear the stoke.

[Admin]

admin, just be careful with those semi or permanent fix rack going into low level car park or roof garage.

Did you hear that?  What was that noi...shit.

[eastbound]

same with those 70" bars--had wide ones on an 85 accord, back in the day, and hit the side entry of a garage with one--duhhhhh....havoc!

and watch your precious noggin too!

[Bean]

Complete the look with a tennis ball at each end😁

[JEG]

admin, just be careful with those semi or permanent fix rack going into low level car park or roof garage.

Did you hear that?  What was that noi...shit.

Ooh I see