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n8wx NSW 251 Posts	Posted 20/05/2012, 4:32 pm Looking at O&E need to carry 2 SUBs any comments on these or other options... Cheers http://www.surfsupplydirect.com/products-page/roof-racks/ocean-earth-rap-rax/
n8wx NSW 251 Posts	Posted 20/05/2012, 5:12 pm Anyone tried these? http://www.towerpaddleboards.com/SUP-Soft-Racks-by-FCS-p/acc-fcs-rks-soft.htm
supmego VIC 94 Posts	Posted 20/05/2012, 5:28 pm Got these ones from supper cheap autos for $70 and they are fantastic. Couple of mins to put on and carry my 11'6" and 9'6" with ease. Went to Robe (S.Aust) over easter carried both boards and paddles no worries at all.
surfershaneA NSW 341 Posts	Posted 20/05/2012, 5:30 pm I borrowed one of either of them both being top brands. Convienent, but the harsh webbing did rub the ducco of a hire car, so make sure they are sitting properly or put a rag underneath any sus spots. Also handy to have a bit of car wax and a similar colour texta for the hire car.
n8wx NSW 251 Posts	Posted 20/05/2012, 7:19 pm Thanks supmego these look pretty good. http://www.6thgear.com.au/Downloads/Easy%20Fit%20Roof%20Racks%20Pamphlet.pdf
supmego VIC 94 Posts	Posted 20/05/2012, 8:02 pm n8wx said... Thanks supmego these look pretty good. http://www.6thgear.com.au/Downloads/Easy%20Fit%20Roof%20Racks%20Pamphlet.pdf Thats them 6th gear good as you can get
hilly WA 3277 Posts	Posted 20/05/2012, 8:17 pm keep the board in boardbag and use normal straps to tie to the roof. No need for racks they just damage the roof of the car.
n8wx NSW 251 Posts	Posted 20/05/2012, 9:10 pm R u serious hilly? hilly said... keep the board in boardbag and use normal straps to tie to the roof. No need for racks they just damage the roof of the car.
Ted the Kiwi NSW 5384 Posts	Posted 21/05/2012, 3:04 am n8wx said... R u serious hilly? hilly said... keep the board in boardbag and use normal straps to tie to the roof. No need for racks they just damage the roof of the car. i have been doing this for 20 yrs and never had a problem. On some cars the roof caves in a little but it will pop back out when the pressure is released. Make sure you put a half twist on each side to avoid noise issues.
hilly WA 3277 Posts	Posted 21/05/2012, 6:39 am n8wx said... R u serious hilly? hilly said... keep the board in boardbag and use normal straps to tie to the roof. No need for racks they just damage the roof of the car. Especially shorter sups have not done it with longer than 10 foot. The curve of the deck matches the roof curve where the racks crush in two points on the roof.

ellemenophee SA 24 Posts	Posted 21/05/2012, 8:22 am I went the Handirack Inflatable & can not fault it. http://www.handiworld.com/handirack/handirack.html Packs down into a small pouch & affords the ability to put more or less air into the rear rack if the car has an aggressively curved roof. Travel with board bag on. Metal Ring loops. Had a 12'6 on & not an issue. If you are tall or have a tall passenger will the inside strap bother you if you are driving for hours ?
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