| Since the windsurfing kit is quite an elaborate | | | | Not just for car roof racks, but there are rack pads |
| assortment of several components, carrying the kit | | | | available for tailgates too. These foam pads are gentle |
| everywhere can also be a tedious task. However, to | | | | on your surf boards and yet firmly secure them to |
| facilitate easy transport of windsurfing kit, special car | | | | your van, making them the perfect option for |
| racks are available.These racks ensure easy, safe and | | | | transporting your surf boards. |
| damage-free carriage of equipments. | | | | These rack pads lend a sleek look to your car racks |
| Car Rack Options | | | | along with providing great protection to your surf |
| There are several car rack options from which you | | | | boards. |
| can choose according to your requirement and | | | | 3. Car Racks with Locks: If you want surf board |
| convenience. These racks can be attached to your | | | | carriers that can hold your surf boards while you go |
| cars, vans or trailers. You can not just opt for roof | | | | for a quick bite, you can opt for special car racks with |
| racks, but other rack options that suit your vehicle. | | | | locking facility. These racks can be attached to the |
| Some of the most popular car rack options are as | | | | existing car racks and can easily hold 3 short boards |
| follows: | | | | or 2 long boards. |
| 1. Tail Gate Rack: This rack option allows you to safely | | | | Tips for Strapping Boards on Racks |
| secure your surf board to the tail gate of an open-bed | | | | Although car racks are very efficient in transporting |
| truck or trailer. The tail gate racks comprise of strong | | | | your surf boards, you must remember a few basic |
| tie-down system along with a soft pad that firmly holds | | | | rules while strapping your surf boards to the car racks. |
| your surf board to the tail gate and does not allow it | | | | 1. When strapping more than one surf board, place a |
| shift sideways when the truck is speeding. | | | | towel or a bed sheet between two surf boards. This |
| 2. Rack Pads for Car Racks: If your car already has a | | | | would prevent accumulation of wax on the boards. |
| roof rack, then you can opt for hard rack pads. You | | | | 2. Do not strap the boards too tightly as this can lead |
| can strap your surf board to your car rack with the | | | | to damage to the rails. |
| Velcro pads, while the tie-down straps keep the surf | | | | 3. The boards must be strapped in an upside down |
| board firmly attached to the car rack. It is a good idea | | | | position with the fins positioned at the front. |
| to use a day bag with these rack pads. There are | | | | Windsurf car racks help you carry your surf boards |
| various styles and designs of rack pads from which | | | | easily to the most distant surfing destinations. |
| you can choose from. Day bags hold the surf board | | | | Irrespective of whether your car has a ready roof or |
| more firmly to the car racks and also provide additional | | | | not, there are rack options that suit every car. |
| protection. | | | | |