Any Way To Minimize Road Noise? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pescador Paul · 03-18-2019, 05:57 AM

Whenever I take drive my Toyota Highlander with my Cobra Fish N Dive strapped to the luggage rack on top, a very loud and annoying buzzing sound is generated by wind resistance when driving on a highway. I am wondering if others have experienced this and found a way to minimize this annoyance.

Thanks,

Paul

Mahigeer · 03-18-2019, 07:00 AM

It may help to shorten the straps to keep from flapping in the wind.

Maybe turn the kayak opposite how you have it now, if at all possible.

Some pool noodle on the cross members?

Just some of my ideas.

A picture hear may help with more suggestions.

Iceman · 03-18-2019, 08:06 AM

The trick is to allow some twists in the straps then it won't catch the wind.........like a reed instrument

Baja_Traveler · 03-18-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

The trick is to allow some twists in the straps then it won't catch the wind.........like a reed instrument

Exactly - I put at least two to three twists on each side of the tie down so it does not buzz...

tacmik · 03-18-2019, 06:10 PM

Turn up the radio

Bruntoj · 03-18-2019, 06:16 PM

Another vote for: put twists in the straps where they bridge between the kayak and the rails/bars.

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kirkdavis · 03-19-2019, 05:51 AM

I have had the humming strap actually cut into my OB. It never made it all the way through but it has cut curls of plastic like an electric fillet knife. Put the twist as mentioned above.

Pescador Paul · 03-19-2019, 12:42 PM

Thank you for your replies. I will try putting twists in the straps.

Paul

03-18-2019, 05:57 AM	#1
Pescador Paul Junior Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 26	Any Way To Minimize Road Noise? Whenever I take drive my Toyota Highlander with my Cobra Fish N Dive strapped to the luggage rack on top, a very loud and annoying buzzing sound is generated by wind resistance when driving on a highway. I am wondering if others have experienced this and found a way to minimize this annoyance. Thanks, Paul

03-18-2019, 08:06 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	The trick is to allow some twists in the straps then it won't catch the wind.........like a reed instrument __________________

03-18-2019, 06:10 PM	#5
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Turn up the radio __________________

03-19-2019, 05:51 AM	#7
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	Beware the hum I have had the humming strap actually cut into my OB. It never made it all the way through but it has cut curls of plastic like an electric fillet knife. Put the twist as mentioned above.

03-18-2019, 07:00 AM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	It may help to shorten the straps to keep from flapping in the wind. Maybe turn the kayak opposite how you have it now, if at all possible. Some pool noodle on the cross members? Just some of my ideas. A picture hear may help with more suggestions.

03-18-2019, 06:16 PM	#6
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	Another vote for: put twists in the straps where they bridge between the kayak and the rails/bars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-19-2019, 12:42 PM	#8
Pescador Paul Junior Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 26	Thank you for your replies. I will try putting twists in the straps. Paul