SUP Paddleboard

Getting ready to buy 2 SUP's each a bit over 10' tall. Looking for transport ideas with both gate up and gate down for 2 boards in my short bed Sport.
I do not have a roof rack and do not want one; bed transport only. I saw a coupe of older threads; but any new info would be great.



THANKS

 

Hard SUPs or the inflatable semi-rigids? I went with the inflatable just so I could pack them down when I needed to.

 

Rigid / epoxy

 

I've got inflatable as well. Seemed like transporting the hard one's looked like a pretty big hassle. I also kept it under 10 feet so I don't have to stop at the invasive species inspection each time we go by.

I think I got mine on an eBay sale for like $200.

 

My SUP is 10'6" and I just hang it out the back diagonally, if I'm going on the freeway or long distance I'll put a tie down.

I've done it with multiple boards as well never had problems. Just put a towel in the front corner where the nose of the board is going so it doesn't rub, I also put a towel on the tailgate so bottom of the board doesn't scrape.

But I also have a roof rack which is great, OEM rack is like $250 I'd just get one.

 

What about a Thule Xporter? That's what I use on my longbed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-ei_O6ntLM

 

I'm thinking the use of pool noodles and heavy blankets at this point. Someone HAS to have a similar set-up.

 

How far are you transporting the SUPs, highway speeds?

 

i use a Rola T3 to transport a 14’ SUP. Runs about $325.

It’s also easily removable so you don’t have to drive around with it permanently installed.

 

25 miles, half at highway speeds.

 

What about after you own them, how far would regular transportation be to use them? Might be worth the expense to invest in a rack system unless you have waterfront property.

 

Just get a bed extender that goes in the hitch, Harbor freight $59.

 

Bed extender, cheap and efficient.

 

I put my 10'6" SUP diagonal in the bed with tailgate down and ratchet strap the end to the rear bed cleats. Never moves.

 

I was thinking flip both boards over fin side up and using a ratchet strap across the boards using the vertical SUP fin to keep from sliding aft with the tailgate down. Pool noodles and cheap blankets involved in there somehow.

 

you seem pretty dead set on blankets, pool noodles, and just tossing the boards in the bed. are you even considering a bed rack or bed extender?

 

I have, just want to keep in simple, fast, and easy.

 

get a bed extender. It takes no time to set up and it will keep the boards secure

 

Cheap is what I'm hearing.

Go with your gut and get what you want. If it doesnt work then spend a bit more to get a proper rack.

 

Where did you get an OEM rack for $250?