The Thule Surf Pads are the best way of protecting your whitewater kayak, sit on top kayak or stand up paddle board when strapping them to a car roof rack. These kayak rack pads come as a pair and will offer good levels of protection to your kayak, as when you tension the roof rack straps the kayak will bed into the pads. It will also stop the kayak from sliding from side to side or backwards and forwards.
Thule has designed these roof rack pads to be available in two main styles. The "wide" version is designed with the Thule Evo WingBar in mind. Whilst the "narrow" version is designed with the Thule SquareBar in mind. Each of the the different styles of kayak rack pads then has two different widths. There is a "medium" which measures 20" / 50.8cm wide, whilst the Large measures in at 30" / 76.2cm.
The Thule Surf Pads feature a high density foam padding system, this is then protected by a 600d nylon construction. The outer nylon is also UV resistant to ensure a long happy life. The rack pads are then secured to the roof rack cross bars by Velcro securing tabs. On the tops of each of Surf Pads there are non slip grips to keep the kayak secure.
The Palm Roof Rack Pads are an essential for transporting kayaks, canoes, surfboards and SUPs, they fit a wide range of bar shapes and act as a protective buffer to prevent scratched and dents, allowing secure fastening on your chosen toy. These rack pads have been made with tough ballistic fabric with wrap-around securing straps, available in two lengths of 50cm and 80cm.
The Nookie Roof Rack Pads are available in two different sizes of 45cm and 80cm and are made from super-thick foam for extra protection. They feature extra long Velcro for maximum adjustability and the foam wraps around 360 degrees for protection even if they spin!
The Kanulock lockable tiedowns are available in four different lengths. Each locking buckle is colour coded to show the length and the straps are very similar to the conventional rack strap, however these have a stainless steel cable that runs through the middle. Once you have strapped your canoe, kayak or surfboard to the roof, you can then lock the straps to make them fully secure. Locking roof rack straps are the best way of ensuring your treasured possessions are still on the roof when you get back!
The Playboater Rackguard is a great way of securing your kayak to your car. It is easy to use and features a 4m length of super strong steel cable. This is then coated in plastic to protect the kayak, the car and also your hands.
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