Crow Horse Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Regarding cam straps, there are several very high quality choices out there. Boncas is one, Yakgear has a padded version, and there's even one that has a roller in the cam buckle that makes cinching down easier.... https://www.austinkayak.com/products/22825/Yak-Gear-Tie-Down-Straps.html Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted February 25, 2019 Super User Posted February 25, 2019 I got a pair of those from Austin last year. Tremendous value, imo. 1 Quote
crankbait2009 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Posted February 25, 2019 the yak gear straps with the cover are on sale for $8 right now. That link doesn't mention the rollercam, like the picture you also provided does. Is there a benefit to the roller cam vs the yak gear ones? Quote
Crow Horse Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 I agree 100%. We've been using them for 3 years. They are well worth the loot. I think they are on sale now which makes them an even better bargain......... Just now, crankbait2009 said: the yak gear straps with the cover are on sale for $8 right now. That link doesn't mention the rollercam, like the picture you also provided does. Is there a benefit to the roller cam vs the yak gear ones? The roller cam straps just make it a little easier to set the tension. It's certainly not a deal breaker. It looks like you could get a pair of the YakGear straps at ACK for about the price of one roller cam strap. I would look at the YakGear straps.... Quote
Crow Horse Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Another item that might prove helpful is hood anchors. Depending on the length or your yak and vehicle, a bow line might rub the grill facia. Here's what a hood anchor looks like... Quote
crankbait2009 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Posted February 25, 2019 I saw those on ack.com as well. I will admit, I am not a fan of ropes/straps rubbing on the hood of the vehicle. I know I can place towels or whatever to protect it. But those hood anchors look better but to answer the length question, my vehicle is 15ft long, and the yak is 10'-6" Quote
Crow Horse Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 I think the hood anchors would be a good choice.......... Quote
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