Where is center point for transport...the side handles?

Wondering where "balanced weighted center" point is to put Hobie Revolution 13 on car rooftop crossbars?

I assume side handles are weighted center but just wanted to check since handles are a tad fewer inches from the back versus front (so I guess back half weighs a tad more).

Also when I center side handles on factory crossbars, the "paddle holder bungee strap" gets pinched between kayak and front crossbar. Cant slide kayak much back or forward otherwise the round bungee strap holder scrapes the front crossbar or kayak gets more "tippy" on roof rack. A minor annoyance but just wondering if others encounter this and what to do (am sure it depends on spacing and/or shape of crossbars since I did not have this annoyance on my previous Yakima racks). For now, I tie a small rope loop near rear of bungee to slip over the round screw so the tension is near rear of bungee instead of an exact "V" so that pulls bungee back a bit away from crossbar but thought to ask ask if anybody has better idea.

I usually carry kayaks and surfboards / SUPs with sterns forward. Maybe that can help?

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

I lift my revo 3 and outfitter duo by handles onto roof bars. Both seem to be balance points walking with them over head. Assume Outback will be same story.

I carry my Revo 13 upside down holding the carry handles. I have the seat removed. The balance point seems to be the seat cross bar so I wear a loose hat and stuff rag padding underneath it. This makes it easier on my skull.

Matt, for a roof top carry of my 2020 PA 12, do you recommend the 2 wide straps go over top of the rails or underneath?