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• Insert end of strap

into buckle as

shown.

TIGHTEN STRAPS:
• To tighten straps,

hold and pull. 

• Secure extra strap.

ConneCt 
and tighten

• Hook the strap at the

top of the BigStack.

• Slide buckle up so

that it hangs at top

edge of boat.

ADDED SECURITY:

• Pass strap inboard under

crossbar.

• Pass strap under boat

around base of BigStack.

• Pass under crossbar again

and attach to buckle.

NOTE: Straps are to be inside of towers. If straps 

are to be outside of tower due to tower/bar 

position, use 

STRAP CAPS

 (Yakima part number 

8005015) to prevent straps from sliding off the end 

of the crossbars.

CONTINue TO LOAd The bOAT— TIe IT dOWN WITh sTRAPs

Strap outside 

of tower.

Use Strap Cap.

Yakima part number 8005015

(sold separately).

LOOP STRAP AROUND 

BIGSTACK POST.

Cross lines and set 

aside.

LOAD BOAT. 
• Bring straps up and over boat.
• Hang to the side.

to load strap with 
bigstaCk in upright 
position:

Summary of Contents for BigStack

Page 1: ...AMAGE THEREFORE YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER BigStack 2x ADJUSTMENT...

Page 2: ... Insert t bolt through BigStack base and adjustment knob Screw adjustment knob onto t bolt Turn knob three full turns round BAR ONLY Snap bail to base around crossbar Top notch for Round Bars Install BigStack on crossbars Distance from the BigStack to the tower should equal the width of your kayak or kayaks on edge Determine position of BigStack on the crossbar before proceeding to step 5 ...

Page 3: ...of vehicle Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to install second BigStack FACTORY BAR ONLY Insert t bolt through bail Rotate t bolt Choose best position for most secure grip SQUARE BAR ONLY Upper notch for Square Bars Snap bail to base around crossbar Snap bail to base around crossbar Install BigStacks so that they are offset and fold toward each other ...

Page 4: ... To load strap with BigStack in down position Pass strap through hole Raise mast to upright position Continue tying boats as shown on following pages CAUTION BigStacks may require re positioning to avoid vehicle contact CAUTION BigStacks may need to be adjusted to be offset to allow for folding masts down when not in use Additional straps may be required for more than 2 kayaks NOT RECOMMENDED Alwa...

Page 5: ...rossbar again and attach to buckle NOTE Straps are to be inside of towers If straps are to be outside of tower due to tower bar position use STRAP CAPS Yakima part number 8005015 to prevent straps from sliding off the end of the crossbars Continue to Load the boat tie it down with straps Strap outside of tower Use Strap Cap Yakima part number 8005015 sold separately Loop strap around BigStack post...

Page 6: ...p tension by pulling plain end Apply even pressure to front and rear straps Bind up and tie off any excess strap Hook the strap to a metal surface on the bumper tow loop or frame hole using hook Failure to secure front and rear of long loads to ends of vehicle can result in property damage personal injury or death BOW STERN TIE DOWN ATTACHMENT Lines on adjustment knob and BigStack base must be ali...

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