How To Load Your Kayak | Car Top and SUVs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- For this video, I am using Kristie to show you just how easy it is to load your kayak on a car or SUV. It is really more about technique than strength, so don't be intimidated about loading a fishing kayak and don't think that you have to be able to lift the weight of the entire kayak.
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Quick question is loading a kayak without j bars safe? I’ve always used them
Ty. Single woman and just bought a kayak. Love this. ✌️
OMG Chad, THANK YOU!!
I am a Christie, vertically challenged and all!! Hubby and I have been struggling with loading our heavy kayaks on the rooftop of our SUV with all sorts of gizmos and lots of pain. Your video made a huge difference and we loaded our kayak in no time. We can now enjoy our kayaks!! Yayy!!
I was not expecting such a fun lighthearted tutorial. Thanks so much for making me laugh and teaching me how to load my kayak! You guys are great!
Thank you .I always ask my 22 years old son to help me but now with this method I do it my self.Thank you guys again
You are welcome! Glad it helped
Using your method, you can place a bathmat (rubber side down) on the roof. stays put and lets the kayak slide easily without scratching the paint.
tomb Yeap, I had a buddy recommend that the other day and I was planning to do a follow up video about that
Yeah. But the same can't be said about the Bar Scatching the Kayak. You should always place Thich Padding under it!
Neville Madden ha... you should see the bottom of my kayak from river rocks and land portages 😂
Looks lighter than the PA12😁
His head only works when he chews on it, judging by his stomach...
Great demo. A good technique for folks who don't want to spend the extra money for a side load or roller load extension for their roof racks. Definitely encouraging for people who are maybe unsure of buying a larger, heavier kayak because they don't want to deal with the load/unload difficulties.
SORRY 4 CAPS. YOU GUYS MAKE A GREAT COUPLE, I BROKE MY BACK AND NECK YEARS AGO, AND I JUST BOUGHT A KAYAK BECAUSE LAYING AROUND AND ROTTING ISN'T MY STYLE, SO I WILL TRY YOUR METHODE. THANK YOU KRISTIE FOR BEING A GREAT SPORT.
Thanks and good luck getting out there!! Get it
Thanks!! I'm a woman and I was having a lot of trouble getting my kayak up by myself. This is such a help!
You are welcome. Glad I could help
Chad and Kristie I think you have just saved me a back injury - thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing watching from Columbus Ohio
You are so welcome!
Dude...., this way is hands down the best way to load a kayak! My boat is almost 100lb (feels like 900lb), and I was able to do it without breaking a sweat. I was even debating buying or building a kayak loader. You just save me some 💰. Thank you! Great video! Any saltwater tips??
This was so helpful! 😁
Being a woman who has had back surgery and just dug out the yak for the first time since the op!
Cheers!
Wow. That’s inspirational, Joanna. With 3 hip surgeries I’m ready to try again.
Great video. This really helped a 72-year-old man. Thanks
This is the perfect video for loading/unloading a heavy kayak. Not just for women, but for any of us not beast enough to solo lift a fishing kayak overhead onto a roof rack lol. Awesome stuff guys!!!
Excellent demonstration guys!! 👍👍👍👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thanks guys, and thanks Kristie for that excellent demo. Cheers.
I'm going to try this! I'm a 115 lb woman with a 50 lb, 16' kayak, and it's been quite a challenge loading & unloading it, to say the least. My car doesn't have side rails, but I may just throw my foam camping pad over my Kia Soul perpendicular & in between the crossbars, and try this out. It would be so nice not to have to rely on a second person every time I want to go paddling. Thanks for the post!
Try using a tacky yoga mat or a wet towel, both work great. A friend of mine (lady about your size) bought two suction cups with a little lanyard and connected them to the corners of a carpet remnant and she uses that by sticking the suction cups on top and letting the piece of carpet hang over the side. They have them at most craft stores, I think she got hers at either Autozone or Harbor Freight.
Chad and Kristy, thank you!!! I am a so paddler and even with Yakima roller cradles it was exhausting. Been practicing Kristy’s moves and huge difference!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Chad! I’ve wanted a kayak but have a bad ankle and can only lift 10 lbs. I also drive a Chrysler 300, so it’s not your average kayak car! I’ve contemplated a trailer but can’t afford to register and insure it every year. Now I know I can get a kayak AND “haul” it! Christie, I’m vertically challenged, too! Thank you! 💜💜
I appreciate this video. I'm 5'2 and I go kayaking alone. I had to buy a cheaper lighter kayak with me because I would always struggle with my heavier one. But I love my heavier kayak. The only thing I would have to worry about is making sure there are no cars to my side before attempting this.
Thank you so much, i have struggled to get my kayak on the truck alone, now this you have made it look so easy :)
Awesome, glad we could help
Thank you boss for taking the time to make the video and that sense of humor while at it is always a plus 👍
Thank you so much!! This week was my first trip to the beach with my compass. This will help me immensely!
Just saw this video after a disaster of loading my kayak for the first time... will be using this moving forward!
Thanks, glad we could help and I hope it makes it much easier and less of a disaster next time.
@@ChadHooverFishing Update: used your method loading it up after my first trip this morning. Freaking AWESOME! Took me literally 10 seconds to have it on top of my roof rack.
Damn who knew it was that simple! Thanks Chad and Kristie!
made may day ! here i am looking at all these expensive gadgets and you both just set me off !!! Beginner and Solo, so needed this thank you both you awesome- happy fishing
LOL. Chad ya'll are great. Idk why I'm watching this again now, but it's great.
Thank you, Christie! I was just saying it’s too hard to kid my kayak alone. You represented!
This is amazing !!! Your Gorgeous Wife is an absolute Gem! Thank you for sharing - I’m going to load the kayaks on my SUV before my Husband gets home from work and surprise him! Thanks again!!
Thanks Chad and Kristie! Got a new Bonifide RS 117 and I have been trying to find the best way to load my yak on my Sedan. This is exactly what I needed!
😂 best video I’ve seen in awhile
Love how the racks prevent the dreaded side slip. I always park far away from other vehicles because I’ve had a boat get away from me a couple of times.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was easy to follow your instructions. Thank you!!!
2 things...so I have a 6hr ride to take with the yak on top...what about straps for the front and back? Also do you always do your loading with kayak face up? Seems many do it the opposite.
New to kayaking. Bought yesterday!
What if you have a rudder on the back bottom?
Boy, she sure made that look easy.
Cuz it is.... 😜
Ok this is the best I’ve seen! Thank you. Just got a double kayak and was wondering how I could do this! 👍
One of the best roof loading videos I have watched, thank you so much! 👍👍
RustyB12399 thank you!
Funniest video I've seen in a long time, kudos. XD
Lmao omg your kitchen comment! Very informative video, great way of teaching and of course the sense of humour!
Thanks so much for this! Just got me a 32kg kayak, not been out for a good few years, itching to go, I also got a jeep so this is just what I needed to know!!
Dude thank you so much! I just ordered a Vibe Seaghost 110 and I was debating if to add a hitch to my Kia Sportage and putting it on my 5x8 utility trailer, but I'll go your route! on the roof, however I do have a panoramic sun roof but I think once it lays on the roof I can turn the stern around and lift strait at an angle with out touching the glass and straight onto the cross bars. Do you think that will work? Thanks in advance.
Could be a dumb question... why wouldn't you load it top down? Other than to not have to pull the seat, ect. out.. would think it would be more aerodynamic flipped over.. planning on loading on top too, but was thinking flipped over.. am I missing something?? Also, really crazy question think you could stack two on top without J Hooks stacked on top of each other? Strap bottom yak to rack, strap top yak to bottom yak, then strap pair to bars again..
I have a Grand Cherokee and just purchased a 12.5' kayak. Would this method be easier if I removed my J hooks? I am 5'7", thank God I had help yesterday loading it. I don't have as much trouble with my 10' kayaks. My 12.5 is right at 60 pounds, thank you for any help
Damn! lol I JUST bought a Lifetime Yukon 116 and was struggling with it. Should have watched your video first. Thank you guys so much! lol
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@@ChadHooverFishing Chad, my Yukon has wheel at the base of the hull. How do you recommend i prevent it from sliding.
Also, my Equinox rack does not extend out.
This is awesome! Thanks for the demonstration.
Thanks and thanks for watching
Outstanding video! Seems like something that should be so easy but sometimes it's not. Now we have no excuses. Keep doing educational videos. Keep it Reel!
Kayak Engineer thanks and will do
Where did you get the cinching straps with the rubber handle? Could you send me a link?
I am going to go look at a kayak for sale, now that I know I can do what Kristie has demonstrated I just might do the deal!
Ok this clip makes me order my kayak asap!
I've got a car with no roof rack yet see how loading from the side will be easier for me. I've used pool tubes along with dense foam in the past. After reading comments I'll put a rubber backed throw rug to use. Thanks!
The commentary is gold. Thanks for the video!
Great video! Very informative. Thanks for the video and channel!
Does transporting it with no mounts and just the bars itself damage the kayak? I would think it puts stress on the hull on certain kayaks if they don't have a flat bottom.
Great demo, man!
Greta video...however my car does not have a roof rack (hundai elantra) getting it on the car is easy but what is the best way to strap it down? Any suggestions are welcome, Thanks.
My wife was asking me how to do this, on the way to the KY lake trail. One thing I would like to say is while throwing those straps over, if they have metal hooks, watch those windows!!! Great video Chad thanks for sharing.
Jaybird Bassin good point, ours are covered by a rubber protector
thank you for this video!! Now I'm gonna be brave enough to try it by myself!!
TIP: IF YOU USE FLAT STRAPS... twirl them so they are not flying flat in the wind. This keeps them from vibrating / fluttering and cutting through your kayak! THEY WILL CUT YOUR KAYAK or snap!
writing that down lol
This was a great video and it had such good energy lol
Thanks! Kristie is good for that
great explanation and demonstration!
Thank you Seattle.
I use similar method as shown by Your wife, however improving it a little. To the extended ends of roof rack I attached an adequate section of stainless steel tube to prevent damage to car paint. Putting one end of my quite heavy poly kayak on the steel tube, I can easily slide it up on the rack.
Yessir. You can even use a piece of 2X4 wrapped in bunk material or a towel or a strong piece of PVC.
@@ChadHooverFishing chad, they also sell suction kayak loader to help get it on the roof without scratching the car.
Can you transport the bonafide just on the bars without using a kayak carrier? Thanks
Good stuff for the vertically challenged. love your videos bro, smashed a 6lb bass yesterday using your advice on the chad rig. keep it coming bro and thanks for all you do for the sport!!
Edge 150 thanks and congrats!!
Thanks for sharing guys, I'll be showing this to my vertically challenged wife. Good info and entertaining to watch as well!
Got the same suv just need to get the bars this will be a way better option when I'm traveling far rather than my gas hog truck thanks for the vid
Yessir! Glad you like it
Very informative video. Thank you. What kind of roof rack/cross bars do you have and what is the length? I have a 2010 Jeep Liberty and can't seem to find the ideal setup. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have 78” bars on my truck, but these bars were 65”. I am not sure how the roof is set up on yours, but check out the Hex Series cross bars from Dee Zee at www.deeezee.com
@@ChadHooverFishing I'll check that out. Thank you again.
@@ChadHooverFishing Is there anyway of getting the crossbars further away from the top of the roof? Like an extension lift or something. That might sound stupid..lol. thanks
How heavy is this particular kayak? I am trying to decide the kayak to buy and the one i really want is about 80 pounds but i will be by myself 80% of the time or more.
Now why didn't I think of doing it that way😜....I tried EVERY other way and totally did my back in. Anyway I'll try again with this method tomorrow. Thanks for this. Atb Jonathan 😊👍
It was very helpful ❗️
Thank you for the good video 😊
Thank you. Glad you liked it and it was helpful.
Awesome video. Just got a really nice fishing kayak. I'm a smaller guy and only weigh about 140 lbs so needless to say, i cant lift my 11ft kayak on my CRV by myself... this video is definitely going to help come spring time. Thank for the helpful tips!
Do you have a basket or do you have the rails like what they have ?
I don’t even have a kayak but I was curious! Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching
Who downvotes these videos lol. Keep up the good work Chad.
Will a vehicle the size you're using hold 2 kayaks?
Your video was great you are very good in character and humor 😊
Thank you so much 😁
Wow. Thx for such an important topic on owning a kayak. Ive been debating on buying a fishing kayak, but loading and unloading by myself has kept me from buying one. And price. But im half way there now.
Would love to see a Jhook type carrier tips! My wife and I both have yaks
Chad you only made this video to get Christy to load your kayak. LOL!!!!!
Good job. Skills are everything... perfect. BZ
Thank you!
Saw her in this SUV near Chattanooga last week. Thanks for the video!
nice too see you guys, be safe and fish on
bro I struggled with this for a long time before I had a truck lol
Wow LOJO in the wild haha
Lojo my favorite fishing youtuber man. Going through this issue myself now too 🤣 I have to load my new kayak on a jeep
Love you LOJO!(:
Lojo!!! Hahahaha
How big was the kayak? 10f or 11ft? Can you put 11ft 2 kayaks on top?
Do you use foam or padding on roof bars? I'm thinking about getting a recon 120 and I'll be hauling on a camry with roof bars. I use J cradles now, but think recon will be too big for them. Thanks for any advice you might have.
I do not. But I also don’t strap the boat down super tight. It should have about a fingers width of loose under the strap. I put a finger under the strap, cinch it down and pull my finger out.
@@ChadHooverFishing Is strapping it down too tight will deform the kayak? I'm taking it on a 6hr one way trip and just did a trial run today and there are some wind noise. Do you have that problem? I did twisted the straps so I dont know what caused it. Or, Is that normal?
Thanks! Is it ok to strap the kayak right onto the bars or should you get a carrier system?
Yes, as long as you don’t over tighten, and don’t leave it strapped tight for long periods of time. If you plan to do that, I would consider some saddles or additional support. The biggest thing is to just avoid over tighten it.
Excellent video! Love how you presented it.
Excellent video, but I have one question about roof racks. For a SS127 what would you consider the minimum distance between the bars on the roof rack?
Love the tip/joke style videos. I straight up just bought a truck instead. haha. Blessed to make the money to afford one. Great stuff, Chad.
Trucks today have such a short bed - more than half of my kayak would be hanging off the gate.
They definitely are short for the most part. My ascend sticks out about a foot past the tailgate when it's down.
Very nice! Will this cause stress cracks over time?
Very useful tips. Can you suggest me some low budget fishing kayak that I can carry on Nissan Xterra roof rack and that can support me and my German Shepard on the lake. Thank you and I subscribed.
Haha oh man, the denim Jean's comment. Good stuff man
I'm ALWAYS worried if I brake the car suddenly, will the kayak fly off the front?... (especially going downhill?) This is the main concern that prevents me to buy a kayak... Will the strap able to keep the kayak from moving forward/backward?
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down. Always enjoyable to watch your channel really good content Jimmy from Massachusetts . Now I just have to get a kayak
James Ireland because they aren’t happy people and that’s the only thing that makes them feel better.
Do you think this would work on a kayak carrier rack? The kind that attaches to the Criss bars and holds the kayak at an angle
Hi, Do you thing NRS heavy duty tie down strap is good/safety for Old Town sportsman PDL 106?
Brilliant chad ., from New Zealand down under.
lol as a woman coming here to learn with my new kayak. I cackled so much !!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
awwww you can tell she LOVES ya! :)
And vice Versa!! Thank you!!
Does it matter if the kayak sits up there right side up, or upside down? It seems to me it would be more aerodynamic upside down, but I've seen them mounted both ways. Is there a correct way to mount it on top?
OMG you two are so cute. Thanks so much for that. I have a Nissan rogue and and was wondering how I would load it myself. Looks very simple. I want to Buy one of these boats from Bass Pro shop in Tsawwassen BC. Now I will do that. You two are awesome. YEEEEEHAAAAAAA!