I've read through the archives all the threads on this topic, just wanted to see where we're at now. Curious to know what anybody uses to keep a board secure at the beach. Basically, want to start taking two boards, with one locked while I surf, and the option to have more choices. Its a good 90 minute drive to the beach for me at best, so I usually don't know exactly what the conditions will be.
I can fit two boards in my wife's car, but some days she needs the car and doesn't want to drive my truck. I like the gas mileage better on her car too, but on days when I need to take the truck I want to lock a board up top. I got these TracRac racks, I had them from a previous vehicle, and just found some mounting clips on Amazon to convert them for use on my current truck. So I'm thinking of coming up with something, maybe make something simple myself, to lock a surfboard. Seems like the rack system should lend itself to something...
It doesn't have to be bulletproof, just something to make it a hassle to steal a board without being obvious, as most beaches I frequent are pretty active with a parking lot scene. But I do want something a little more secure than a cable lock. Although I could probably devise something pretty simple using a cable lock and the tiedowns on the TracRac cross bar.
The pic below looks kinda interesting, but way too pricey.
Any input appreciated.
