poconoceancity Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 What's everyone using? Ever since I started driving in the early 90s I've always used the Thule 6 ski/4 snowboard carrier. I'm about to order a new carrier to attach to the crossbars and notice several other brands all at a better price than Thule. Are they all the same or is something special about Thule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 same. used yakima my whole life. worked like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I never liked thules one click button. Doesnt seem real secure. Yakima ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Have both Yakima and Thule, don't see any real difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 The only difference I see is price. Thule sells an adapter kit that mounts the carrier flush to the crossbar, but I think I could use that adapter on the Yakima. I like the look of flush mount better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Werent you the one with caymans as a potential lease? Whats a cheaper rack to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nothing, I just wanted to see if there was any difference or if one was better than another. Before Al Gore invented the Internet I just went to the one place that only carried Thule and bought them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nothing, I just wanted to see if there was any difference or if one was better than another. Before Al Gore invented the Internet I just went to the one place that only carried Thule and bought them.  he really is a genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Â I don't think that I'd trust this however.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1445218458.367934.jpg  I don't think that I'd trust this however....  put a nice fat ski or a snowboard on there and that would make one awesome spoiler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarponhead Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I used to use Yakima and on the eve of a family trip to lake placid the damm thing jammed and couldn't open. Thule since then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootDKJ Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 "Rack it"Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrytbull Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 i use the inno 945  rail slider ii.  Works pretty good  and is compareable to thule and yakima. but price is usually less.  easy on, easy off and includes keys and all mounting hardware.  I have use it with 4 snowboards without any problem.    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justo8484 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 If there's an option to mount aftermarket bars directly to your roof, do it. Subaru's factory racks on the late '00 imprezas bolt into the roof, so you could just opt out of the roof rack option and bolt Yakima towers right where the factory mounts go. The towers are as sturdy as a factory installed rack and the bars are much, much stronger. I use an old Yakima powder hound or something, but the new ones work essentially the same, just a bit more aero. I can pretty easily fit 5 wide skis in it, but it's listed as a 6-pair rack. Â The benefit of going with Thule or Yakima, aside from the superior build quality and warranty, is that you buy into their system. I have front and rear ski rack, three bike racks, and all four towers set up using the same key. Not sure if the smaller/lower end companies allow for that like Thule and Yakima do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I ordered the crossbars that attach to the roof rails from ASG Auto Sports. I'm happy with them and there is no wind noise. The same company, bright lines that made the crossbars make a ski/board rack also for kale the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Half the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I ordered the Thule 6ski/4 board rack from REI. $170 shipped. Hopefully I'll need them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 New racks came in today. They are 6 inches longer than the older model. It would hold 6 boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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