Carrying a surfboard

[HD7]

Getting into surfing and renting a board is becoming expensive and want to get my own board.

Firstly, does anyone have a roofrack for sale?

Also, is there any other way of mounting boards on the roof? Will be at least 2 boards.

Cheers

[D4NNY-801]

Cable ties and tape? Lol

[DreamEater]

http://oi33.tinypic.com/fm1ff9.jpg

[Prickle]

Ali123 does mate.

[DreamEater]

Ali123 does mate.

I'm glad you replied, was just going to suggest to the OP to PM you (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/private.php?do=newpm&u=22283)

[Prickle]

too bad you're slow at posting then, ay? ;)

[HD7]

It's gonna have to be roof bars ain't it haha! I doubt putting a camping mat and some ratchet straps is gonna be good for my car or board.

Cheers gents

[Ali123]

Ali123 does mate.

you sir, are a cockend!

[Prickle]

you sir, are a cockend!

ahahahahahaha

[HD7]

Starting to get the idea you guys on here like taking the piss out of this ali bloke hahah

[Ali123]

Starting to get the idea you guys on here like taking the piss out of this ali bloke hahah

nah, they just love me so much, isnt that right johnG?

[Prickle]

nah, they just love me so much, isnt that right johnG?

It is indeed. ;)

[Ali123]

It is indeed. ;)

thats alright then! spent ages trying to see if there was any white text haha! :hug:

[Prickle]

thats alright then! spent ages trying to see if there was any white text haha! :hug:

Pmsl :hug: na, not this time.

[Ryan]

Maybe it would make a change if people actually helped the OP instead of the same shite over and over?

just sayin'

[Rogue_Shadow]

Alternatively

A surfboard soft rack :y:
Used one over the summer and can be had for cheap on ebay. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=Soft+rack&_sacat=0&_from=R40)

http://xwaters.com/media/photos/b4/6b/racks%204.png

http://surfingsports.com/images/steelcore2.jpg

Simple to setup, easy to remove and works on any car with rear windows that open.
(Bought my set off someone who upgraded to a new mini with no rear opening windows)

Only negatives, is the slack left inside the car can be annoying if you don't tuck it away.
Also if you don't twist the fabric on the roof, the wind catches them and makes your car sound like a FUCK OFF bee :fcuk:

doubt putting a camping mat and some ratchet straps is gonna be good for my car or board.

The tie had a piece of moveable foam, that you positioned in between where the "fabric" and the paintwork met, to stop any scratches ect.
The tension wouldn't cause any damage, but if it were to rub against the paint at high speed repetitively it might scratch.
No harm adding a bit of foam, It never made a mark on my Saxo all Summer :y:

Sorry for being helpful :homme:

[DreamEater]

You could put a small child in between the board and the roof? and if you put it with the teeth facing upwards, it shouldn't scratch.

[jimmyboy]

Couple of ratchet straps is all you need mate

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo60/jamiedh/2-1.jpg
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo60/jamiedh/3-2.jpg

[HD7]

Gonna look at the soft roof rack things, look good!

And not too keen on ratchets. Wouldn't the board still move a bit? And what about two boards on top of each other?

[jimmyboy]

Gonna look at the soft roof rack things, look good!

And not too keen on ratchets. Wouldn't the board still move a bit? And what about two boards on top of each other?

Didn't move an inch from leeds to newquay and back. Tbh, I'd go with the soft roof rack for what they cost.

[Brettles1986]

Wouldn't want to risk damaging the paint with ratchet straps if it was my car.

I would get a proper rack for it tbh. (not the same type of rack that Ross has though) :homme:

[Dave_P]

But a T4 VW transporter/caravelle or even a Mazda Bongo, plenty room for everything inside.

[MiniE]

You can get inflatable roof bar type things that I had for a kayak which were awesome.

[HD7]

Cheers for the help guys