Yakima BigStack - Kayak Loading and Securing; Kayak Loading Rules; Strap and Load Kayaks (Down Position)

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Loop strap
under crossbar
at least once.
Loop strap
inboard of
crossbar tower.
Distance of BigStack
from crossbar tower
is exactly the width of
kayak(s) on edge.
Follow these Four rules when strapping kayak(s):
get ready to
load your boat(s)
LOAd
The bOAT— TIe IT dOWN WITh sTRAPs
to load strap with
bigstaCk in down position:
Pass strap
through hole.
Raise mast
to upright
position.
Continue tying
boats as shown
on following
pages.
CAUTION: BigStacks may require re-
positioning to avoid vehicle contact.
CAUTION: BigStacks may need to be
adjusted to be offset to allow for folding
masts down when not in use.
Additional straps may be required for more than 2 kayaks.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Always tie down the bow and stern. See step 12
for proper bow stern tie down procedure.