Ski Racks – Thule Ski Racks – Yakima Ski Racks

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Are you looking for Ski Racks? Both Thule and Yakima manufacture them. But, what kind is the best? Well…that depends on individual preferences, but here is a good place to start.

Start with the design and function. If you already have a basic rack system i.e. Thule or Yakima towers and crossbars, or a factory installed rack on your car or SUV, all you need is the Ski Rack. Thule Ski Rack come in various shapes and sizes depending on what you want.

The Thule Snowcat MSRP: $229.95 is designed for vehicles with factory installed side rails. No crossbar is needed. This will fit certain factory side rails only. Telescoping steel bars adjusts to the width of your vehicle for a precise fit. Check with your retailer for your vehicles options.

The Thule SnowBoard Carrier MSRP: $139.95 fits most vehicles with factory, Thule or Yakima crossbars. The two board angled design allows more room on top for other cargo. Product includes Thule's Fat Mouth clamp, for quick attachment to different factory racks.

Thule Universal Flat MSRP: $159.95 ...
... is an all around ski and snowboard carrier. This Thule Ski Rack is a fully locking rooftop ski carrier with soft rubber arms for maximum protection and easy access. Includes lock cylinders, which lock the skis/snowboards to the carrier. This rack will carry up to six pair of skis or up to four snowboards. Fits Thule rack systems, Yakima rack systems, and most factory installed crossbars.

Thule Universal Pull MSRP: $199.95 Carrier extends out, making ski and snowboard mounting a breeze. This will fit up to six pairs of skis and four snowboards. Includes mounting hardware, locks, and fits most vehicles with factory crossbars.

Yakima FatCat 6 MSRP: $209.00 is a low-Profile aerodynamic mount wide enough for six pairs of skis or four snowboards. It comes with Universal mounting hardware that fits Thule, Yakima, or factory crossbars and includes locks.

Yakima ButtonDown Aero MSRP: $130.00 Fit Yakima, Thule, and most factory installed crossbars. This Yakima Ski Rack come with locks and universal mounting hardware. This Ski Rack will hold up to four snowboards or up to six pair of skis.

Yakima PowderHound MSRP: $129.00 This Yakima Ski Rack will hold up to four pairs of skis or two snowboards. This Ski Rack comes with universal mounting hardware that fits Thule, Yakima, and most factory crossbars. This system has one button access that you can open easily with your gloves on.

Truck Ski Rack options include any or all of the previously mentioned Ski Rack setups with the exception of one, A Truck Bed mount. Theoretically, you can mount a gutter or factory rack to your truck cab but why do that when your truck bed is intended for hauling your gear.

Truck Bed Ski Racks can mount inside, on top of the truck bed or tonneau cover, or shell and utilize every square inch of your bed space. The L2S style rack system mounts Thule and Yakima crossbars to the Toyota bed cleats and rail system or can mount to the bed rail of Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota, and Nissan trucks without a tie down rail system via a clamp bracket shown above.

What ever you choose to purchase for your car ski rack or truck ski racks, remember to consider what features, and functions you need as well as what your budget will allow. Now get out there and go skiing!

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