Transporting your kiteboard safely on the roof of your car starts with the right roofracks and proper tie down straps. The roofracks provide the base: they add stability and give you a secure place to fasten your board. Use straps with soft protection, such as foam or neoprene around the buckles, to prevent pressure marks or scratches on your board. Our roofracks are suitable for most four door cars and there are also surfboard roofracks designed for three door cars. If you already have a metal roofrack on your SUV, we offer special pads that clamp around the bars to protect your surfboards. You can then secure everything with tie down straps from Mystic, Northcore or FCS.

Before fastening your boards, it is smart to remove the fins. This allows them to lie flatter and prevents damage to your fins or car roof. Place the board with the bottom facing down and the curved side facing up, this shape fits better to the roof and reduces wind resistance while driving. Tighten the straps firmly but not excessively. You want the board to be secure without bending it. And most importantly, always double check everything before you drive away. Safety matters both on the water and on the road.

A car bag is specifically designed for transporting your gear after kitesurfing, while a regular storage bag is more general purpose. The main difference lies in function and materials. A car bag is made to carry wet, salty and sandy items like wetsuits, harnesses or towels immediately after your session, without turning your car into a mini beach. These bags are usually waterproof or water resistant, have a reinforced base and stay put in your boot.

A regular storage bag is often meant for carrying dry gear. They are typically not designed to protect your car interior. They are less resistant to moisture, do not have a leakproof bottom and are not ideal for storing wet items for an extended time. In short, if you want to keep your car clean after kiting, a car bag is the better choice.

Doing downwinders is one of the most fun things in kitesurfing. But there is one big downside when you are the driver: sand everywhere in your car. Even months later you will still find grains between the seats or on the floor. Seat covers are designed to keep your seats clean. These covers are ideal for kitesurfers who like to jump into the car with a wet wetsuit. They protect your seats from dirt and water and keep your car tidy. When choosing a seat cover for kitesurfing, you mainly look at protection, fit and ease of use. A good seat cover keeps your seat dry, sand free and odour free. Choose a waterproof or water resistant fabric. Some covers are made of neoprene, others of strong nylon or polyester with a coating. They all do the job, but some materials feel more comfortable or are easier to clean.

Pay attention to the fit: universal seat covers fit most car seats, but always check if they are suitable for seats with side airbags or unique shapes. Want to install or remove the cover quickly? Choose a model without complicated closures or elastic bands, although these may stay in place less securely. Want to be sure you get the best seat cover for your car? Contact us and we will help you choose the right one.

Kitemana offers car accessories from all major surf and kite brands.
Brunotti: NO MATTER THE CONDITIONS
Creatures of Leisure: PURPOSE BUILT SURF GEAR FOR A LIFETIME OF DISCOVERY. SINCE 1987.
FCS: INNOVATION AT THE HEART OF THE BRAND TO ENHANCE THE SURFING EXPERIENCE
ION: WE LIVE THE VERSATILITY OF ACTION SPORTS
Manera: STAY SALTY NO MATTER WHAT
Mystic: PUSH THE EVOLUTION OF WATER SPORTS TOGETHER
Northcore: KEEPING YOU OUT THERE, WHERE YOU BELONG.
Prolimit: PUSH THE EVOLUTION OF WATER SPORTS TOGETHER
Surflogic: SMART DESIGN FOR RIDERS