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14' Board on a Suzuki Swift

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Created by JustCruising > 9 months ago, 3 Jan 2013
JustCruising
74 posts
3 Jan 2013 5:28AM
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Hi Guys

I have been reading the posts here for a while now and it's great source of info for people like me building some experience in the sport.

I have been paddling for about 6 months now on a Naish Nalu 11'4. I originally got the board because I thought I would do some surfing but it turns out I am loving going for 10km plus paddles up and down the coast here in Auckland. For this reason and a looming 30th birthday this year I am looking to get a 14' board.

I notice the great DJ has a Suzuki Swift too and hopefully the subject line will have got your attention. I have been watching at your folding bike videos and notice some sort of support mounted from your tow bar. Is this a custom thing and how necessary is it? When I purchase a new board I will need to get it home along the motorway but after that I live two minutes drive to the beach.

Are there any other forum members carrying large boards on small cars? What is the best way to do this safely for other motorists and a new expensive paddle board!

I have Thule roof racks already and I am hoping this will be enough to get it home when I purchase it.

Thanks

DavidJohn
VIC, 17493 posts
3 Jan 2013 9:59AM
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You will have no problem.

Here's some onfo on my set up.. www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/My-car-board-support-thingie/

I often don't use it without a problem but it helps to use it for those days when I have 3-4 14' boards on the roof.. I also use it when I carry my 17' Glide.. 12'6" and under I tend not to need it.

I recomend using foam pads or blocks between the board and the roof racks.. and never tighten your straps too tight.. It's best to have to board wobble around a bit than risk damaging the board from too tight straps.

Check this out about roof rack pads.. www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/SUP-roof-rack-pads/?SearchTerms=How,to,make,roof,rack,pads

DJ

surfanimal
NSW, 1650 posts
3 Jan 2013 11:54AM
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Love your work DJ - what would they do without you.

Have a great 2013.

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
3 Jan 2013 9:11AM
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One way



The best way




JustCruising
74 posts
3 Jan 2013 9:20AM
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That's awesome, thanks mate.

I did ask the guy I brought the roof rack off but he didn't give me a straight answer.

I am a few months off buying but I figure I may as well have some fun demoing boards over summer. Will let everyone know what I think of the latest and greatest out there.

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
3 Jan 2013 9:28AM
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Hairdressers car sorry the devil made me say that.You blokes should be driving trucks like a F250.

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
3 Jan 2013 9:36AM
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supanimal said...
Love your work DJ - what would they do without you.

Have a great 2013.


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