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Jun-24-2011 By Serious Surfer

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Those of us who share a passion for surfing know what an exhilarating feeling it is to catch that ideal wave. We spend a lot of time picking out the perfect board and a lot of time waiting for perfect wave. Since a lot of us do not live right on the water, finding a way to transport our surfboards can be a daunting task. We put a lot of time and maintenance into our boards and the last thing we need is to get to the water and find our surfboard is gone or that it takes so long to get it off the rack that we missed the opportunity to surf.

There are several different styles and kinds of surfboard racks, some being better than others. The two most prominent types are hard and soft racks. Hard racks have a more sturdy construction and the price tag to go with it. If you are willing to spend the cash it is possibly a better option for those who surf often, as it provides a greater ease of use. Some hard racks also require your vehicle to come pre-installed with a luggage rack or something of that sort.

However, if you are looking for versatility, ease of use as well as stability, a soft rack is the best option. It is also the only option if your vehicle does not have a pre-installed luggage rack as you would otherwise risk damage to both the vehicle and the board. Soft racks usually consist of a high quality strap that runs through the vehicle and allows the board to slip into place. It also provides the ability for uses on multiple vehicles which is a huge bonus. Soft surfboard roof racks are an excellent value for the price. It is also important to note that with the use of a soft rack, snug is the key. Too tight and you risk damage to your board

One surfboard roof rack that I trust and I think every serious surfer should own is The Block Surf Single. It provides a light weight design, with ease of use, and reliable stability. This roof rack works with virtually all automobile makes and models. It is affordable and will provide you the comfort or knowing  that your surfboard is secure while in transport and is easily accessible when ready to catch some waves. It also allows up to 3 boards to be carried at once while its big brother, the The Block Surf Double allows up to 6.

I think this is an absolute must have for anyone on the market for a quality surfboard roof rack and who is serious about catching the perfect wave rather than spending time figuring out how to get to one.

Also, for those of you completely new to surfboard racks, here is a good video tutorial I found on YouTube.




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  1. Steve Said,

    Has anyone used the Tadpole paddleboard trunk rack at http://www.stykor.com? I would like some feedback.

  2. Serious Surfer Said,

    I have never used this rack, let alone see it, but it looks pretty stable. I will keep and ear out and let you know I find anything on my end.

  3. napoleon Said,

    surfing sure sounds fun! in the island of boracay, philippines, mosy tourists really turn on on water sports as a way to relax during their vacation. napoleon sea sports also offers some of water sports activities… we offer para-sailing, jet ski ride, fly fish and many more exciting and fun activities… to see more just follow the link. you might find something which might interest you when you go to boracay this summer.

    http://napoleonseasports.blogspot.com/

  4. Dean Said,

    I have a tadpole. Definitely stable. The key is the front windshield overhang is gone by shifting the board to the rear of the car. Takes away a lot of the up & down wobble of the board.

  5. Jeff Tellex Said,

    Check out the racks at OldSaltz.com and look for it on Facebook; there is more info on the FB page right now as the website is currently being updated. Old saltz supports Surfrider Foundation.

  6. Tom Said,

    Check out T-Rax surfboard racks.
    100% made in the U.S.A. with a lifetime guarantee!

  7. Nick T Said,

    I just got a 3 board wall rack from hbsracks.com and I’m very stoked with it! It was very reasonable as well. My boards look sweet on my wall, and are safe from accidental dings.

  8. Serious Surfer Said,

    @Nick T

    hbsracks.com has some seriously cool stands for surfboards. I am a big fan of the vertical display racks.

  9. Gotta Get to the Sea Said,

    Yo is this Block Surf Double good for 1-2hr highway drives with that many boards on it? It’s technically a soft rack, right? I thought hard racks were better, but if this works, I’d be down to get one.

  10. Serious Surfer Said,

    Gotta Get,

    The Block Surf Double is indeed a softy, and hard racks are technically better for the highway. Your issues will be noise(might have to get out and twist the straps) and depending on fast fast you will be driving you may have to get out and re-tighten and re-check the straps. You will have less to worry about the more boards you carry due to the weight.

    Cheers

  11. Rob K Said,

    I have an ’08 ford escape with a thule 1600xt rack/box. Anybody know of a rack system to put surf boards under this for a like a double decker effect? Or do I just get a skinny luggage box?

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