The 8 Best Thule Straps For Kayak (2023 reviews)

This kayak rack is easy to install on your existing crossbars. It includes quick on-and-off hardware and includes all straps to transport 1 kayak. The straps go around the kayak and fasten to carrier, there are additional lines for front and back to stabilize the kayak and have hook at one end and sinch lock on the other end. The enclosed strap holder on the movable rack piece keeps the strap in place while loading the kayak.

The straps are good quality with rubber protection over the clasps to prevent the kayak from getting scratched. It comes with rubber straps and they will fit on a car rack. It allows for better clearance around low branches, garages and the like.

Why We Like This:

Extremely easy to use and installed in less than 30 minutes
Comes with cables, and all screws great product
Extremely well designed and easy to install

Best For surfboard: Thule Strap For Kayak

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Thule has been making great strap for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. These straps make kayaking a breeze. With the Thule straps it takes less than 10 minutes to load the kayaks from start to finish. The kayak ties down snugly and no worry about anything coming loose. They are sturdy and well made, long enough to secure most loads. These are perfect kayak tiedowns.

Why We Like This:

Work great, strong and easy to use
Functions as designed, that's important at 70 mph
New and hot release

Best For Bike: Thule second boat

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The thule second boat has killer features for the price point. The Thule 830 stacker rooftop kayak carrier is an ideal kayak carrying solution for paddlers who need to transport multiple boats on a budget, and/or with minimal available rack space. It includes enough straps to secure two kayaks with the two stacker support assemblies between them and the straps running from the supports to the roof rack on the other side of the kayaks. It's easy to mount and locks in place upright or down.

This carrier is designed to fit all thule and most aftermarket roof rack systems and crossbars. It is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by thule. You can also put your paddles through the upright stackers saving a lot of room and getting more bodies in the car for a shuttle.

The cradle set holds the kayak upright while you strap everything down. They come as a set, one to secure the front and one to secure the back of your kayak.

Why We Like This:

Easy to use and you can haul a bunch of boats or just yours
Holds 2 kayaks well on honda odyssey with factory installed roof rack
Sturdy, can hold three or more kayaks

Best With topper: Thule Padded support

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The thule padded support is capable of outshining several other products featured in this list in overall features for the price point. The Thule 898 Hullavator will carry one kayak, but you can put two Hullavators side by side if you have enough space on the crossbar. This attaches to cross rails on the car roof. It uses hydraulic assist to raise and lower the kayak from the roof to the side of the vehicle for ease of loading and unloading. Bow and stern lines attached to the front and back of the vehicle will add extra security and keep your kayak immobile.

This rack is designed for kayaks. It has been tested with the hullavator for compatibility and safety.

Why We Like This:

Incredibly easy to get the boat on the car
More wobbly ladder to load them
You can enlarge the supports setting up to 31 inches distance
Small print revealed made from thule specs

Best For Chevy Traverse: Thule Car Carrier

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Compared with other products by Thule, the thule car carrier has a convenient design. This product requires a roof rack with crossbars. It basically works on any vehicle that has a roof rack AND has the cross braces. The four padded canoe gunwale rests with clamps to secure them to a wide range of bars. The straps and tie downs which come with the kit are strong and of very high quality. The thule portage canoe carrier parts shown are for positioning the boat firming on the crossbars, in a repeatable place, only.

This canoe rack system is designed to clamp down to cross bars of a roof rack. It also includes straps and ropes to hold everything tight. It is easy to install on the cross-bars and clamp into place.

Why We Like This:

Simple design can be removed and installed easily
Holds it down perfectly and was easy to figure out with very good instructions
Holds the canoe tightly, and supplied straps work well
Great design that hold a canoe very securely

Best For paddle boards: Thule front crossbar

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The thule front crossbar's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The Thule Compass comes with two different sets of bolts, one set that is longer in length and the other set that is shorter in length. It fits 2 double kayaks perfectly. The thickness of your cross rails will determine which length bolt is used to ensure a secure tight fit. It appears to be well made and sturdy enough to withstand vicissitudes of travel.

It comes with 2 racks to support 2 kayaks with 4 quality straps and bow/stern tiedowns. The quality of the materials is just magnificent, especially when you think that this is strictly for utility. If you are going to install a carrier system and leave it on your vehicle full time, then this is a great solution.

Why We Like This:

Good brand reputation
Good investment for long term

Best With No problem: Thule Kayak Carrier

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Thule has been making great strap for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. The Thule provides two long nylon straps with a ratchet tightener. It is made of relatively thick steel, so they’re very solid. The straps that come with the carrier have wratchet clasps that are very secure. This will help with the wind resistance / whistling when you don't have a kayak mounted.

The Thule racks are very nice except they have to be removed each time used. The rack comes with straps that can easily accommodate a stand up paddle board or surf board. The Straps are well-made too, solid webbing, well-stitched, and substantial rubber boots around steel buckles to prevent scratching. The port is great for larger vehicles or those who need to transport more than one kayak. It is easy to install, very sturdy, heavy duty, looks great, and makes it easier to find your car in the parking lot.

Why We Like This:

Adjustable mounting hardware, easy to use
Simple way to get a kayak on top of your car or suv
New and hot release

Best For SUP: Thule Nice Carrier

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The thule nice carrier's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The Thule Made in Sweden logo adds a touch of something extra. It can carry a variety of hull shapes as well as sup's with two independent pivoting saddles with an angle-setting lever. The shape is more suited to boats with a flatter bottom. It features make loading/unloading remarkably difficult.

The Thule dockgrip carrier provides a very flexible, secure mounting system that will fit almost any rack out there, including thule's own airfoil cross members. This makes it easier to place one end of the boat on the car and slide it into place.

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