Roof racks.

i got the two side ones, see picture. What's the best roof rack combo to attach so that I spend minimal time putting the board on the roof?

Get roof racks with bars that protrude over the sides like this. (Doesn't matter what brand)
Then, grab yourself a set of tie downs something like this https://www.surffcs.com.au/shop/surf-auto/fcs-cam-lock-tie-down-straps. Surf ones are nice since they'll have some kind of neoprene around the buckles to protect your board.

This way you can loop the ends of the tie downs over the roof rack bar ends without having to thread the straps over and under the bars each time you're loading. Takes 2min instead of 4min.

Or, you could buy some fancy sup carrier for $500 and do it even quicker with some extra security. I'm a tightarse so took the $20 option.

I have the slim Thule bars that don't protrude, but I agree the ones that protrude are more flexible, and I needed an extra rubber spacer to make the lockrack work with slim bars. The only downside with lockrack is that they whistle a bit, but otherwise it's very quick on and off.

Lockracks.
Quick, simple, secure.

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JEG said..

hedgeddown said..
I have the slim Thule bars that don't protrude, but I agree the ones that protrude are more flexible, and I needed an extra rubber spacer to make the lockrack work with slim bars. The only downside with lockrack is that they whistle a bit, but otherwise it's very quick on and off.

I Don't have that whistle problem. Is your roof rail channels expose if so, duck tape over it as a cheap fix or install the original rubber strip that came with the roof rack.

Ahh yes, some of the channels are exposed. Good to know. Thanks.

The only other thing with lockracks worth mentioning for new owners; I partially mashed the first key because I pushed the rack arm in too tight and I couldn't get the key in right . When that happens instead of trying to force it you just push the arm in to reduce pressure on the lock while you put the key in and turn it.

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Foam said..

micksmith said..

Slyman said..

Or, you could buy some fancy sup carrier for $500 and do it even quicker with some extra security. I'm a tightarse so took the $20 option.

Actually the lockrack (fancy sup carrier) is currently on sale $150 for the green with 50cm base, the regular black is $250
Just brilliant.
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I just can't see how they stop your 14 ft boards at least from flying out at speed, I see there was a set I think that carried two 14ft boards on top of each other, I assume can only be used with tule bars

I'm not sure why you don't get it but have you watched their promo. And no not just Thule roof racks

Rhino Racks are great. Starting to see more and more people with them. But price you want to pay will depend on what you can get.