Kayak hoist for garage

[Bustedoff]

Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a hoist to lift my 12' SUP paddle board off the roof rack straight up into the ceiling cavity in my car port. I've seen a couple of different versions on the net - does anyone here use one for their kayak?

[scorpo92]

Could you just set up 2 pulleys that have a rope over to the wall

[scottar]

My uncle made his own up. If you want to get real flash you can even use a small trailer winch. I think he used 4 pulleys in total. Two above the Yak, two in the corner of the ceiling to get the line of pull vertical down the wall.

[Bustedoff]

Yeah, my first thought was make my own. The Thule one is good though, because it has a removable pole for raising and lowering, making it a little bit more secure.
I'll price up some pulleys, rope and a small winch and compare...

[Just_chips]

I just use an ebay bike hoist kit. Cheap and effective, all you need to add is a strap or cradle to go around your board and loop this onto the hooks.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-BIKE-STORAGE-HOIST-BICYCLE-RACK-BICYCLE-LIFT-GARAGE-STORAGE-HANGING-ORGANISER-/301101713065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item461b0f86a9

[Bustedoff]

I just use an ebay bike hoist kit. Cheap and effective, all you need to add is a strap or cradle to go around your board and loop this onto the hooks.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-BIKE-STORAGE-HOIST-BICYCLE-RACK-BICYCLE-LIFT-GARAGE-STORAGE-HANGING-ORGANISER-/301101713065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item461b0f86a9

Thanks mate, just bought it now... exactly what I was after and better than $250 odd ex USA