[The Oopster]

Originally Posted by pajara

Oops I'm sure Blaze will have better info, but if you already have the crossbars here's what I think.

You can buy some pipe insulation at a home supply shop for cheap. It comes with a split up it and is easy to cut. You can use that to wrap your crossbars to protect the yak. Then the things I've read say don't use a ratcheting type tie down because it can exert too much pressure and warp the yak. The fancy shmancy "kit" I bought has what a friend called motorcycle tie downs? They are a spring loaded buckle with teeth in it that lets you pull the strap tight. I'm not sure where to get these, but I bet the same home supply place would have something like it.


Then some sturdy S hooks to hook them in to your fender/undercarriage.
That's basically what's in those kayak kits, but I bet you can get them cheeper. My kit ran almost $40.

Hope that helps.
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Thanks

bought the insulation the other day and i already had some tie down straps but bought a couple more in case i need some for work

now i just need to come up with a cart system. I actually have a little dolly on wheels I just need to find a crate