Can Thule Surf Strap Secure a Surfboard to Thule Aeroblade Bar

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Hi. I have THULE Aeroblade ARB53 53 Inch Silver attached with foot pack on my VW Tiguan. Are the Thule Express Surf Strap - Stretchable Tie-Down suitable to attach a surfboard to the rack? Thank you.

asked by: Lori

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Usually people use a surf pad like the part # TH845000 with the strap kit part # TH531 that you referenced to secure a board to the roof rack of a vehicle.

This would be a great option for your Tiguan that has Thule Aeroblade or the newer WingBar crossbars part # TH711420.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 9

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