Who owns his own paddle board can transport this in different ways.
Inflatable paddle boards, have the advantage that they can be transported space-saving with deflated air in the suitable board bag.
But you don’t always want to re-inflate your board for every paddle.
For this purpose, roof racks are suitable, with which one can transport his board in inflated condition practically from A to B. Owners of hardboards also appreciate SUP roof racks.
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Best Roof Racks for Paddle Boards
- UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - MeeFar soft roof racks fit...
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- EASY TO INSTALL - No tools required, the soft rack...
- EASY TO STORAGE - Foldable design, when they are not in...
- Carry 2 sup/surfboards: Comes with everything needed to...
- Fits most crossbars: Compatible with Yakima round,...
- Easy to load: Integrated rollers ease the effort of...
- Padded protection: Soft padding along the mount cradle...
- 🏄♂️ HOLDS UP TO 3 SURFBOARDS - Can be used...
- 🚙 FITS ANY VEHICLE - Thru-the-door style soft rack...
- 👌 SILICONE BUCKLE COVERS - No need to worry about...
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- 【Foldable Kayak Roof Rack】This kayak roof carrier...
- 【Universal Mounting Fitment】The roof rack for car...
- 【Safe Kayak Carrier】 This kayak roof rack for suv...
- 【Multiple Car Rooftop Carrier】The kayak racks for...
- Add a durable, removable roof rack to your vehicle in...
- Equipped to hold skis, snowboards, paddleboards,...
- Includes 2 heavy-duty straps and 2 tie-down ropes for...
- A convenient travel accessory, this soft and sturdy...
- YOUR HAUL MADE EASIER: A smart roof rack to transport...
- QUICK AND EASY TO INSTALL: This neat kayak roof rack...
- FITS CARS AND SUVS: Practical universal roof rack cross...
- THOUGHTFUL DESIGN: A handy inflatable roof rack for...
- High Quality Durable Material --- This soft surf roof...
- Suitable for All Kinds of Cars --- The car roof racks...
- Protection and Security --- Surf rack pads equipped...
- EASY TO USE --- Fix the pads to the crossbar of the...
- Holds up to 3 shortboards or 2 longboards
- Floating strap system for easy loading
- Ratcheting mechanism for secure tightening
- Universal Mounting System, fitting square, round, aero...
- Both foldable J bar cradles can be adjust to a perfect...
- Double folding J bar function is going to minimize...
- Universal design with heavy Duty steel material makes...
- Ratchet tie down strap, ratchet rope and anchor loop...
- Versatile - this rack supports kayaks, canoes, and...
- Protection - Rubber Coating on the straps and...
- Easy loading - loading and unloading your boats and...
- Universal mount - this rack features a universal...
- ✔PROVIDE EXTRA SPACE FOR YOU: The universal surfboard...
- ✔FITS A WIDE RANGE OF CARS: This kayak car rack is...
- ✔REDUCE NOISE AND VIBRATION: The fixed anti-slip mat...
- ✔TRANSPORT YOUR GOODS SECURELY: In addition to the...
- KAYAK CAR TOP CARRIER A simple, low-cost solution to...
- This Kayak Carrier designed mounts to virtually all...
- Features: Steel design with adjustable padding for...
- PLEASE CHECK MEASUREMENTS BEFORE PURCHASE.
Guide: What Is Important in Roof Racks?
For the transport of sports equipment, such as paddle boards, kayaks & Co. the board should be adequately protected.
In addition, a close look should be taken at the maximum load capacity to be transported and also the width, so that the corresponding model is also suitable for transporting your own board.
If you work with tension straps, care should be taken that the clamp closures bring a protective coating, such as rubber or neoprene, to avoid unsightly scratches on the board and also on the vehicle.
With padded models, such as inflatable carriers should be considered that these are usually only suitable for use with 5-door vehicles.
If you want to transport your paddle board on a vehicle with a soft roof, you should find out in advance exactly whether the roof rack model is also designed for these.
FAQ
Do paddle boards break more quickly when using roof racks?
If you make sure that the racks are sufficiently padded and that the clamps are softly wrapped, the paddle board will survive the attachment to the roof rack and the transport undamaged.
When attaching it can happen by inexperienced handles that the board slips from the vehicle or tilts before you have attached it. In this case, of course, small damage can occur. Learn more about SUP roof racks.
Can I use a normal roof rack for my paddle board?
In principle, yes. If you want to transport your paddle board on the roof, you need railing racks and should make sure that the racks are padded so that the board is not damaged.
Also, the permissible load capacity must be taken into account as well as the width that the roof rack gives for the transport of the paddle board. Learn more about SUP roof racks.
How fast can I go with a paddle board on the roof?
We recommend not to go over 80 km/h with inflatable carriers. High-quality processed roof racks and very stable tension straps allow speeds up to 130 km/h according to our recommendation.
Basically, however, the safety aspect applies here. Therefore, even with firmer systems, you should rather shift down a gear, because a paddle board on the roof is exposed to wind resistance and the board can lift, especially when fastened with tension straps. Learn more about SUP roof racks.
Can I transport my paddle board inflated?
Yes, the big advantage of roof racks is that you can transport your board while inflated, saving you the pumping process before use. Learn more about SUP roof racks.
Conclusion
If you want to save yourself the pumping up on site, you are well equipped with a roof rack system and can transport your paddle board in the inflated state. The attachment usually does not take as long as the pumping process.
With a tension strap system, the paddle board can also be attached to trailers. You should make sure that the tension straps are made of soft material and especially that the clamp fasteners are well wrapped so as not to damage the board and the vehicle.
When buying a roof rack for paddle boards, it is essential to pay attention to the permissible load capacity of the system and also to the fact that the carriers bring enough width for the transport of your own board.
Especially with inflatable carriers it is not the total width that counts, but the width of the inflated padding.
With inflatable carriers, it is also worth looking at the thickness of the padding. Here, the higher the better. 9 mm is a safe choice here. The advantage of these carriers is that the air can be released and they can be stored very space-saving in the trunk when not in use.
The most uncomplicated are SUP roof racks with push button system, because here you can attach the paddle board quite simply with a click and thus no further accessories such as tensioning straps needed.
