Surfboard Rack Pads
Dakine rack pads
Surfboard rack pads are ideal for those with a SUV, existing roof rack, or after market rack, looking to lug their surfboard around. Surfboard rack pads are fairly cheap and come in a variety of styles and colors.
Installation of rack pads are simple and straight forward. Simple open, and velcro the pad over your existing racks. After you have installed your rack pads, you will need some type of strap to keep your boards in place. These racks are well worth the price, as they provide cushioning for your surfboard or other boards you may be transporting. Not only do rack pads keep your gear protected from scrapes and scratches from raw racks, but they keep it from moving side to side once strapped down.
If your new you surfboard rack pads, by far the most popular surfboard rack pads are Dakine rack pads. Dakine has a variety of colors you can use as well as a few patterned designs such as camo and checkered. You can check out the different colors at Dakine.
Not only to surfboard rack pads come in different colors, but different styles as well. You have the option to get either Aero racks pads or regular racks pads. Aero pads are designed to only pad the top of your crossbars and have a more sleeker look when installed. Regular pads pad the whole rack where installed and are rounded in shape. (Notice Below compared to above).
Dakine Aero Pads
You can also choose rack pads that are different widths (long), allowing you to carry more surfboards or other larger items, such as kayaks. Be sure to take a minute to think about what you will be hauling before purchasing your racks pads. Regardless and without a doubt, surfboard rack pads and straps offer the most versatile type of rack system compared to other other surf racks. The options are almost endless. Now go surf!