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Traveling with Surfboards | How to Choose and Install a Surfboard Car Roof Rack The swell is about to hit and you’ve waxed your surfboards, screwed in your surfboard fins, strapped up your surfboard leash, maybe grabbed your wetsuit, and are ready to hit the waves. The only thing you need to do is get your surfboards from your house to the break. For most people, this means using a roof rack to strap your boards to the roof of your car. Seems simple – throw it on the roof, strap it up, and get going – but there are a number of finer points that you should know about different roof racks and their use and setup to optimize the safety and protection of your boards while they’re strapped to the roof of your car as you drive in search of the perfect wave. Choosing a Surfboard Roof Rack for Your Car Not surprisingly, there are lots of different types of surfboard roof racks to choose from, and also not surprisingly, there are a variety of price points in the roof rack market. Some roof racks are very simple ($), while others are feature-rich ($$$). The challenge is finding what is best for you, your budget, your surfboards and your vehicle. The biggest question in picking out the proper roof rack is whether your car has roof rack bars. Yes, Your Car Has Roof Rack Bars: If you’ve got roof rack bars on your car, some simple options exist for car surf racks. You can find roof rack pads – simple pads in the shape of cylinders – that will secure around your roof rack bars with velcro. Pick out a set of tie-down straps with the rack pads, and you’re set to strap up your boards. In fact, you can actually make a functioning roof rack for about $15 bucks with a pool noodle and our simplest rack straps, and you’re off. If you’re looking for more protection and you’ve got roof rack bars, there are plenty of advanced car racks designed to secure your bars that will provide protection and security for your surfboards. Thule is one of the biggest names in car racks and for good reason