The block surf surfboard roof rack has pads and straps which will keep your gear protected and free from damages.
Put surfboard on roof rack.
Repeat for other cross bar.
Each strap should cross the board twice.
Make sure the strap buckle is not on the rail of the surfboard.
At freeway speeds anything could happen especially if you had two boards or more boards on them.
Your surfboard flying off your racks is bad for your board and more importantly dangerous to others so be sure to place your board on the racks properly double check your straps several times before you take off and pay special attention to their security as you traverse high bridges or travel under stormy conditions.
Put the surfboard on top of your car with your fins facing up.
This rack will wrap around the interior of your vehicle and permit you to store your surfboard on the roof securely.
Wrap the straps through the side rails around the cross bars of the rack and over the top of the surfboard s then around the cross bars on the other side.
Double check if the board only touches the foam pads and not the vehicle.
Here s how you should put a surfboard on the roof of your car.
Put the back eva foam block near the trunk door or antenna.
Like swied mentioned roof racks in the early 60s were basically luggage racks made of 2x4s with canvas strap tie downs.