Surfboard On Roof Of Car

In myth busters episode 154 the crew busted the myth presented in lethal weapon 2 that a surfboard flying forward off a crashing car would fly through another car s windshield and kill the driver.

Surfboard on roof of car.

In their test the board moving at 40 miles per hour bounced off the windshield and only pierced the windshield partially at 85 mph. If the racks are so called. Put the surfboard on top of your car with your fins facing up. Securely attach racks to the vehicle.

The pads are 19 inches wide and have universal compatibility as long as your vehicle doesn t. Throw one strap on. Surfers looking for versatility will be delightfully surprised by the alavente universal roof rack cross bar set. Double check if the board only touches the foam pads and not the vehicle.

A board flying off a vehicle can become a deadly missile. Put the back eva foam block near the trunk door or antenna. Drop the front eva foam pad near the windshield. G force lift and drag all come into play.

With its adjustable design intended to fit a wide range of vehicles and it s roof locking mechanism you ll be sure to have your board and gear loaded with minimal hassle.