Hood closing Method

Well I have finally perfected closing the hood without getting out. The trick is to not look backward when trying to get hold of the hood, right arm over right shoulder, stretch back a little to get more stretch backwards, then grip side arms of the hood not the top rail.
I did wonder about doing a how to. But Kara`s attempt using her feet takes a bit of beating.:rolleyes2::rolleyes2::rolleyes2::shake::shake::shake:

Any of you have other interesting methods ?

I have a pull strap attached to the drivers side latch. Unfold it when you let hood down then you can pull it up again from just behind your head with no effort at all.... then just roll it up and it sits nicely above the catch.... had it for a year and would never do without it!

left arm back, grab hood, pull, job done

does it work with the windbreak up?

It becomes difficult if you have hoops/windbreak fitted.
I would be interested to see some pics of your pullstrap in action, Adam

talkingcars;13445 wrote: does it work with the windbreak up?

no windbreak fitted, not a fan of them. its not like ive got alot of hair to get blown around lol

David Aiketgate;13447 wrote: It becomes difficult if you have hoops/windbreak fitted.
I would be interested to see some pics of your pullstrap in action, Adam

Thats why I use my right arm, gets over the wind break no problem.

If it gets that bad I stop and put the roof up. Safer and doesn't hurt so much.

1. raise arms above head
2. stretch arms backwards and grab hood
3. use back muscles to pull the hood up and over your head
4. lock in place

probably not the best way, and probably not doing any good to my back either! but it works

Tomm;13656 wrote: 1. raise arms above head
2. stretch arms backwards and grab hood
3. use back muscles to pull the hood up and over your head
4. lock in place

probably not the best way, and probably not doing any good to my back either! but it works

Sounds like an aerobic exercise. Down 2 - 3 - 4, and rest.

CJJ;13671 wrote: Sounds like an aerobic exercise. Down 2 - 3 - 4, and rest.

Glad you cleaned that up !!!!

both arms over head and pull, dead easy..... now unzipping the back window while driving so the top can be wipped off at a junction is a tad more challenging!