Roof surfboard rack, recommendations?

[ouki]

Can someone recommend a surfboard rack on the roof that is secure enough to drive on the freeway? First pic hows how my 99 SR5 root looks like and the second pic is an example of the surfboard rack.

 

[thorridder]

looks like just put them up and out a ratchet strap across them.

 

[Hatteras-surfer]

I put surf rack pads on mine tie board down with ratchet strap

 

[ouki]

looks like just put them up and out a ratchet strap across them.

It'll need some form or rubber pads so it won't scratch the boards or whatever is mounted. I've seen some good ones with a lock... Just need to know the brand.

 

[Hatteras-surfer]

It'll need some form or rubber pads so it won't scratch the boards or whatever is mounted. I've seen some good ones with a lock... Just need to know the brand.

Google - FCS Rack Pads w/ Straps – D Ring

 

[Hepar]

I'm sure they'd be fine on the factory racks, but I usually travel with around four boards and never really felt comfortable carrying them on them for long distances. Plus there's no way four longboards would fit on the factory rack side by each. I ended up getting a full set of Thule bars. Love them. A couple sets of pads and straps and you're good to go.

 

[Jeddy]

I noticed your in SD, so am I. There are literally tons of surf shops that sell and cater racks that will fit your needs exactly. The easiest way to do it is buy a set of pads and straps, they come together in a package (usually about $40-50). They do just fine at hwy speeds, I make the trip from SD to Newport Beach about every other week, usually with boards on top.

 

[Baja Runner]

Ride boards small enough to fit in the truck. Not only are you lo pro, you don't have to worry about them flying off!!!

Anyways I've surfed since I could walk and never use racks, but if I did, I'd buy the Yakima or Thule bars. If you aren't using board bags then you'll obviously want some pads. I am fiarly certain Yakima has a strap to use ...but I'd just use a ratchet strap.

I actually did throw 4 shortboards (stacked 2, side by side) on the factory crossbars one time. Lasted for the 500 mile trip into Baja. However I always try to just keep them inside especially down there.

 

[Beach Runner]

I got the pads below for around $23 off of Amazon. I carry a longboard, a fun shape, and a shortboard with no problems. I just use rachet straps like others have said.

 

[PDX4Run]

Ratchet and Pads are fine with factory rack

I usually carry 2 long and 2 6ft's side by side w/ Bags, no problems. Definitely use pads. I also bring the strap over first two, under rack bar then back up over other two.

 

[Benski]

Keep it simple and secure. Pick up a pair of 12' x 1" webbing straps with spring metal buckles. Northern Tool has nice ones for cheap. Your factory racks have a rubber strip running along the top, so you don't need pads unless you want to spend the money and advertise. A stick sock will keep wax off of your racks. Place the boards on top of the rack with the fins up and in front of the front cross bar, pass the straps under the crossbar and pass both ends over the board and back under on the other side, pass the end through the metal buckle and pull snug. Put your towel under the buckles if you are worried it will ding your board. Use one in front and one in back. I have strapped all kinds of things to my racks that way and driven on the highway. My 6'1" fits in the back just fine, so I just put it in there.

 

[marcel]

im against putting my boards up there unless i absolutely have too. my 9'4 log fits in easy if you just put the back right seat down. and i can lock it up in there too just by throwing it over the passenger seat. good luck and im in sd too. surf swamis all the time