How to Use DaKine Baja Surfboard Straps

This is an instructional video on how to use Dakine Baja Surfboard Straps. The pads I'm using are the larger 28" length designed for a paddleboard. The straps are 12' long and you can strap up to 4 small boards (side by side + double stacked). The racks are made by VW.

[@FluffFaceProductions]

This is probably the best Surfboard Roofrack tie down tutorial on youtube, clearly and concisely explained without rushing the visuals. Took far too long to find this. Cheers dude!

[@jeremiahjolley7894]

Agreed

[@jturcios]

Was getting so frustrated trying to install these that I was about to toss my straps in the garbage, then found your video. You’re a life saver dude. Thanks!!!

[@SkipODonnell]

Right on! I posted this video a while ago and these straps are still holding up with no shredding or fraying!

[@scottengel247]

Thank you, Sir! Tried it myself then watched this video.

[@maxseraj9190]

The internet is a weird place. I was just looking for a better way to strap my board onto my car and then realize that the tutorial is by a guy that I used to hang out with almost 20 years ago at Jerm Wright's place in Solana Beach! Cheers Skip! Hope your doing well!

[@InIkaneohe]

Yeah so I'm a construction worker and avid surfer and still couldn't figure out these straps until this video 🙌🏾. Great job bro👌🏾 thanks for the instructional vid😎

[@WorkForAvocados]

thanks for the breakdown Skip! Could not figure this out for the life of me. Best wishes from Florida

[@barang23]

Thanks! Great video. Watching in 2022

[@319isthename]

In early 2023 still helpfull…!

[@bernardoruiz541]

Awesome video I almost spent 150 for a special system to lock them down and now I see how to just use a ratchet strap to get your same results

[@sundogdapokemonboy9258]

I bought dorsal pads and straps and also no instructions, this was EXACTLY the tutorial I needed!

[@thomas_2565]

such a great video. cheers man

[@reedler21]

My Serj Tankian lookin brotha - you are a legend. This is the best vid on this sort of thing on all of youtube cheers geez

[@StevePrachylMetalArt]

For the loose excess, do what Bob did but 1st, estimate where the strap gets trapped by the door mounding's soft seal, add a few inches, tie a snug (not tight) knot in the strap, spin in a few twists so the strap again vibrates less in the wind, close the strap in the door. Now its properly trapped.

[@cbrocket666]

Awesome Tutorial, just picked the pair up and went straight to KZbin. Thanks

[@bakerd182]

Wow....I've been doing it wrong my entire life. THANK YOU!

[@jonsmith5000]

glad it wasn't only me figuring the cam lock, cool tip putting extra strap in the door,

[@lwright42uk]

Great video, had to transport a SUP for the first time and watching this made it really easy 😀

[@SkipODonnell]

Right on - glad I could help!

[@ajmass7]

You give off super good vibes. Thanks for making this!

[@SkipODonnell]

Absolutely - thx Zach!

[@MrChrisnaron]

direct and clear, perfect. thanks

[@MonorionTV]

this is awesome! thank you for this tip, was looking at thule board carriers but this is a nice cheaper method and works great.

[@johnsierramusic]

Great vid. Thank you!

[@Marinhoman]

Hey I just have one question if you be kind enough to answer. Why did you tie one side of the board in the bars across your car, and then on the other side you tied it on the car bars? Doesn't that give room to the board to move around to the side of the car bar knot while on the road?

[@SkipODonnell]

It’s been so long since I made this video, I honestly can’t remember, but I believe I was showing the 2 different ways it can be attached depending on your car rack set up. If you have an existing roof rack, go ahead and attach it to both sides. That’s normally how I tie mine down. Also give your straps a few twist and you won’t get flutter on the freeway - cheers!

[@Marinhoman]

@@SkipODonnell Thank you for your time man! Really appreciate it. I am going to sub your channel you have very good content.

[@hedley326]

this has helped me out so much. thanks.

[@levkamalov]

Thank you, really helps!

[@jasonrogland8703]

This video just saved me! thank you!

[@caseyarrayan2956]

Perfect video 🤙🏽

[@gilkalbfeld1384]

u are a big brain !!!!!!

[@williamf2823]

does this work with two boards?

[@BrianF2668]

can you do 2 boards side by side with the setup ?

[@stevemiller232]

great! this 5 mins saved me 20 just trying stuff till it worked.

[@lenos29]

I need to strap down 2 x 8' foam boards, what length straps would you recommend please? Thanks for a clear and easy to follow tutorial, much appreciated!

[@SkipODonnell]

12 ft

[@talinacruz101]

How are the clamps on these? I’ve got another brand and they’re frustrating the hell out of me coz it’s so difficult to feed the strap through the teeth especially on colder days

[@SkipODonnell]

Excellent! No issues at all with the straps not sliding through correctly

[@talinacruz101]

@@SkipODonnell thanks Skip

[@pjo113]

Thanks bro for posting

[@SkipODonnell]

Sweet last name

[@osinkboy]

can you tell me which rack pads you have on there? My roof rack bars are kind of thick like yours, and I'm wondering if I need the XL rack pads or not. Thanks!

[@SkipODonnell]

www.mackiteboarding.com/dakine-aero-long-rack-pad/?gclid=CjwKEAjwhYLLBRDIjoCu0te4niASJAC0V4QPIC2NQsHoiYH3xhGDF9hWwiv-gQB3xi-TXuB1zrR9lxoCpAHw_wcB

[@SkipODonnell]

these are designed for a stand up paddle board or kayak

[@robthompson8433]

Great video! Thanks man.

[@brendansapp1426]

What cross bars do you use

[@kristynburrell2918]

Thank you!!!!

[@ofcourse6]

thank you

[@kookpatrol7490]

Thanks bro

[@crsnkai]

What size the pads? I'm looking at the 18 inch cheaper compared to the 28

[@crsnkai]

Answered my own question thanks

[@SkipODonnell]

28"

[@jeffrey-k5y]

Sweet. Thanks!

[@cagmz]

Thank you!

[@79pejeperro]

Well... put fins facing front since the board will probably fall behind the car, if that happened. Fins would catch the strap and stop the board. I'd put something between the board and the straps, to protect it or at least not let the metal parts touch the board when everything's tight, even in case we carry epoxy boards

[@brockhalter3564]

You also put the board on backwards like he did to avoid the headwind force from pressing down on the board rocker (less stress).

[@dixie121195]

Are those crossbars aftermarket, if so what are they?

[@steffanooyanader4425]

Did you find the brand of crossbars?

[@SkipODonnell]

@@steffanooyanader4425 They are from VW

[@enzo6804]

Yee good job lil skippy 11k views dawg

[@okallixti5065]

any reason not to strap yr board on the roof in a board bag?

[@SkipODonnell]

I've never had any issues with these straps, but I previously owned shorter straps where the buckle ended up on the side and pressure dinged the board

[@SkipODonnell]

nope

[@alexisspence9714]

awesome, thanks!

[@sr9253]

How long are the straps?

[@SkipODonnell]

12 feet

[@SkipODonnell]

The straps are 12 feet long. You can stack 2 boards on top of each other comfortably ( or 4 total side by side)

[@outtaspacechamo]

Dakine should sponsor you or pay you lol since you are left clueless when you open the package and no instructions thanks.

[@tradewind08]

yewwww! Thanks brah

[@adriano9447]

A U? or a YEEWWWWWWW!!!!

[@charleshawk6668]

Thanks for upload