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# **surfboard straps for roof rack**

**Skip it****36/100 **

a small market ($44K/yr) — surfboard straps for roof rack doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$44K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+151.7%**

**Products**

**14**

**Brands**

**12**

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**35**

**Price range**

**$12.64–$86.17**

**Returns**

**2.9%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 36/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**71**

 ×0.30

Competition

**19**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**29**

 ×0.10

Returns

**77**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +151.7% year over year.

1K562Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.7×

## **Competition**

- Ho Stevie!27% - DORSAL23% - Abahub10% - Dakine8% - Hang 117% - BPS6% - Other (6 brands)19%

The top 5 products capture 78% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 12 brands and 35 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**12 **▼falling

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**35**

**Top 5 brand share**

**75%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Ho Stevie! Surfboard Tie Down Straps (Pair) for Roof Rack Crossbars - Easy to Use - No Scratch Silicone Buckle Covers Prevent Damage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KEebkbjNL.jpg) [**Ho Stevie! Surfboard Tie Down Straps (Pair) for Roof Rack Crossbars - Easy to Use - No Scratch Silicone Buckle Covers Prevent Damage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0861BMBMB)

Ho Stevie!$27.944.7★26827%▲rising

2
![DORSAL Surfboard Tie Down Straps - 15 Ft Roof Rack for Surf Kayak SUP Black 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JwB-t8SsL.jpg) [**DORSAL Surfboard Tie Down Straps - 15 Ft Roof Rack for Surf Kayak SUP Black 2 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMTE88K)

DORSAL$17.224.5★79722%▼falling

3
![Abahub Premium Surfboard Leash Straight Surf Board Leg Rope Legrope Strap for Shortboard Skimboard Replacement Leashes 6 Foot Black 6 mm Thick](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416+axpqGFL.jpg) [**Abahub Premium Surfboard Leash Straight Surf Board Leg Rope Legrope Strap for Shortboard Skimboard Replacement Leashes 6 Foot Black 6 mm Thick**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Z8LJ9G)

Abahub$13.974.7★2,29010%▲rising

4
![Hang 11 Surfboard Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack Extra Long (15ft) & Wide (1.5) No-Scratch Silicone Buckles Surfboard Straps for Roof Rack Ideal to Secure a Paddle Board Kayak Canoe SUP on a Car](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KK6iLt4uL.jpg) [**Hang 11 Surfboard Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack Extra Long (15ft) & Wide (1.5) No-Scratch Silicone Buckles Surfboard Straps for Roof Rack Ideal to Secure a Paddle Board Kayak Canoe SUP on a Car**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8VXLHFT)

Hang 11$33.074.4★987%▼falling

5
![BPS Magic Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack - No Scratch 15 feet Tie Downs 2-Pack Surfboard Straps Silicone Buckle Cover with Storage Bag Made from Recycled Plastics SUP Kayak Canoe Paddle Board](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514ABpcVWkL.jpg) [**BPS Magic Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack - No Scratch 15 feet Tie Downs 2-Pack Surfboard Straps Silicone Buckle Cover with Storage Bag Made from Recycled Plastics SUP Kayak Canoe Paddle Board**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5VR22G)

BPS$29.384.6★4286%▼falling

6
![Ayaport Lashing Straps Car Roof Rack Straps Cam Buckle Tie Down Strap for Kayak SUP Canoe Surfboard Packing Black 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5121HIjpUuL.jpg) [**Ayaport Lashing Straps Car Roof Rack Straps Cam Buckle Tie Down Strap for Kayak SUP Canoe Surfboard Packing Black 4 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V6WHYJ6)

Ayaport$17.624.6★2,8926%—flat

7
![DAKINE TIE Down Straps 12FT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4161OvRLX5L.jpg) [**DAKINE TIE Down Straps 12FT**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015PYNC0)

Dakine$30.754.7★6275%▲rising

8
![Mind and Action 16 Ft Sturdy Tie Down Strap Lashing Strap with Rubber Padded Cam Lock Buckle for Car Roof Rack Kayak Canoe SUP Surfboard Tie Down Boat Trailer Tow Strap(2 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312Yc7zovOS.jpg) [**Mind and Action 16 Ft Sturdy Tie Down Strap Lashing Strap with Rubber Padded Cam Lock Buckle for Car Roof Rack Kayak Canoe SUP Surfboard Tie Down Boat Trailer Tow Strap(2 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09876BBQW)

MIND&ACTION$12.644.4★9674%▲rising

9
![T-Pull Quick-Release Tie-Down Strap (2 Straps Included) Fast One-Handed Strap System for Surfboards Paddleboards Kayaks & Roof Racks Ultra-Durable Easy to Use No Knots or Hassle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jcGQTon5L.jpg) [**T-Pull Quick-Release Tie-Down Strap (2 Straps Included) Fast One-Handed Strap System for Surfboards Paddleboards Kayaks & Roof Racks Ultra-Durable Easy to Use No Knots or Hassle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F51BLNDD)

Rasant/Straps$86.174.4★143%▲rising

10

![DAKINE Baja TIE Down Straps 12FT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o5XqPYMdL.jpg) [**DAKINE Baja TIE Down Straps 12FT**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035Q4R96)

Dakine$31.894.8★5453%—flat

11

![Thule 531 Express Surf Strap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21dGxj0fE+L.jpg) [**Thule 531 Express Surf Strap**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MZZF4U)

Thule$67.344.7★3362%▼falling

12

![OCEANBROAD Cam Buckle Tie Down Straps 2 Pack 1 x 16 Ft Heavy Duty Padded Lashing Straps for Kayak SUP Surfboard Canoe Car Roof Rack Crossbar Luggage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DJkCBEP8L.jpg) [**OCEANBROAD Cam Buckle Tie Down Straps 2 Pack 1 x 16 Ft Heavy Duty Padded Lashing Straps for Kayak SUP Surfboard Canoe Car Roof Rack Crossbar Luggage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SNW6BKL)

OCEANBROAD$14.414.6★1292%▼falling

13

![ORANGEE 4 Pack No Scratch Cam Buckle Tie Down Strap for Surfboards Kayaks SUP Paddleboards Canoes Snowboards - 15FT Long & Silicone Protective Cover On Buckle (1 100LB Break Strength Per Strap)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OoBrR+6JL.jpg) [**ORANGEE 4 Pack No Scratch Cam Buckle Tie Down Strap for Surfboards Kayaks SUP Paddleboards Canoes Snowboards - 15FT Long & Silicone Protective Cover On Buckle (1 100LB Break Strength Per Strap)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMXD58SF)

ORANGEE$25.874.8★1282%—flat

14

![DORSAL Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack Pads Crossbars - Pack of 2 Holds Surfboards Kayaks Canoes Paddleboards Nylon 15 Feet Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ax-8mniBL.jpg) [**DORSAL Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack Pads Crossbars - Pack of 2 Holds Surfboards Kayaks Canoes Paddleboards Nylon 15 Feet Blue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNV5N13Z)

DORSAL$16.814.6★81%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 14 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Ho Stevie! Surfboard Tie Down Straps (Pair) for Roof Rack Crossbars - Easy to Use - No Scratch Silicone Buckle Covers Prevent Damage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KEebkbjNL.jpg)**Ho Stevie! Surfboard Tie Down Straps (Pair) for Roof Rack Crossbars - Easy to Use - No Scratch Silicone Buckle Covers Prevent Damage** Ho Stevie!**$27.94**4.7★268 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0861BMBMB) [![DORSAL Surfboard Tie Down Straps - 15 Ft Roof Rack for Surf Kayak SUP Black 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JwB-t8SsL.jpg)**DORSAL Surfboard Tie Down Straps - 15 Ft Roof Rack for Surf Kayak SUP Black 2 Pack** DORSAL**$17.22**4.5★797 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMTE88K) [![Abahub Premium Surfboard Leash Straight Surf Board Leg Rope Legrope Strap for Shortboard Skimboard Replacement Leashes 6 Foot Black 6 mm Thick](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416+axpqGFL.jpg)**Abahub Premium Surfboard Leash Straight Surf Board Leg Rope Legrope Strap for Shortboard Skimboard Replacement Leashes 6 Foot Black 6 mm Thick** Abahub**$13.97**4.7★2,290 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Z8LJ9G) [![Hang 11 Surfboard Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack Extra Long (15ft) & Wide (1.5) No-Scratch Silicone Buckles Surfboard Straps for Roof Rack Ideal to Secure a Paddle Board Kayak Canoe SUP on a Car](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KK6iLt4uL.jpg)**Hang 11 Surfboard Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack Extra Long (15ft) & Wide (1.5) No-Scratch Silicone Buckles Surfboard Straps for Roof Rack Ideal to Secure a Paddle Board Kayak Canoe SUP on a Car** Hang 11**$33.07**4.4★98 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8VXLHFT) [![BPS Magic Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack - No Scratch 15 feet Tie Downs 2-Pack Surfboard Straps Silicone Buckle Cover with Storage Bag Made from Recycled Plastics SUP Kayak Canoe Paddle Board](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514ABpcVWkL.jpg)**BPS Magic Tie Down Straps for Roof Rack - No Scratch 15 feet Tie Downs 2-Pack Surfboard Straps Silicone Buckle Cover with Storage Bag Made from Recycled Plastics SUP Kayak Canoe Paddle Board** BPS**$29.38**4.6★428 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5VR22G) [![Ayaport Lashing Straps Car Roof Rack Straps Cam Buckle Tie Down Strap for Kayak SUP Canoe Surfboard Packing Black 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5121HIjpUuL.jpg)**Ayaport Lashing Straps Car Roof Rack Straps Cam Buckle Tie Down Strap for Kayak SUP Canoe Surfboard Packing Black 4 Pack** Ayaport**$17.62**4.6★2,892 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V6WHYJ6) [![DAKINE TIE Down Straps 12FT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4161OvRLX5L.jpg)**DAKINE TIE Down Straps 12FT** Dakine**$30.75**4.7★627 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015PYNC0) [![Mind and Action 16 Ft Sturdy Tie Down Strap Lashing Strap with Rubber Padded Cam Lock Buckle for Car Roof Rack Kayak Canoe SUP Surfboard Tie Down Boat Trailer Tow Strap(2 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312Yc7zovOS.jpg)**Mind and Action 16 Ft Sturdy Tie Down Strap Lashing Strap with Rubber Padded Cam Lock Buckle for Car Roof Rack Kayak Canoe SUP Surfboard Tie Down Boat Trailer Tow Strap(2 Pack)** MIND&ACTION**$12.64**4.4★967 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09876BBQW)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**31%

*“Quality and easy to use”*

**Ease Of Use**28%

*“Easy to use”*

**Strength**8%

*“strength are fantastic”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Not too expensive”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Did the job”*

**Durability**4%

*“Durable”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Nice fit”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Double stitched tough strap material, extra thick”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“Fast, clean, simple, and easy to use even on a tall vehicle like the Grenadier”*

**Exercise/Sports Suitability**1%

*“Easy and great for paddle board or surfboard”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Ease Of Use**20%

*“Hard to use”*

**Strap/String Quality**20%

*“One of the straps ripped apart while on the freeway”*

**Size-Overall**20%

*“It took a little work to get it just right due to the size of the kayaks”*

**Thickness**5%

*“Not as thick as the Thule straps someone stole from me”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall21% - Strap/String Quality21% - Functionality-Overall12% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Quality-Overall6% - Value For Money5% - Material Quality4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Thin3% - Ease Of Use3%