I have a softboard and transport it tied to the roof rack of my Explorer. As soon as the speed is 25 mph or higher, this horrible really loud buzzing noise appears. I have tried tying down the board nose, using a towel underneath the board, but nothing works. The surfboard itself is not moving but the noise is too much. I am using 2 regular surfboard ties (the good kind they give you at rental stores when you rent the board).
2007-10-16 11:59:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Water Sports
More than likely the strap is vibrating. I have experienced the same on my Explorer. Now I use a ti-down around the roof rack bar and back over the top of the board. There are two straps on top of the board pulling it tight against the roof rack
2007-10-19 14:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Corki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's tied tight and secure, it wont flop around. So you need to get surf straps. Keep your speed under 55mph. What's another minute of driving if it saves your board and a little gas? You can use towels. Red tags are put on equipment that hangs off a car. I use them when I pick up 10 foot pieces of lumber that hangs out of my truck. I don't think you need them though. In your case it would simply mean putting a piece of red tape on the tail of your board that hangs of the back of the car.
2016-04-09 08:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the Second Guy Said, Put 1 or 2 twistins in the strap then tighten it as much as u can, this usually stops it.
2007-10-21 15:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the strap try giving the strap a twist or two
2007-10-16 12:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by curriernate8272000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its tapping against your car when you go faster the tapping gets stronger!
2007-10-17 02:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by Optimistic Pessimist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the birds are surfing
2007-10-16 12:04:10 · answer #6 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋