Thule 725 Flat Top Ski & Snowboard Racks 2011 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this rack, and I could have sworn that it said universal rack, but it did not fit on my factory installed rack.I later came to find that it is the 91725 rack that is universal, NOT the 725.I had to buy the adapters, and the rack seems to be working well, but it cost me an extra $30 for the additional parts.Make sure you check the part number and order the 91725 if you want the universal mount.If this rack does fit your car, it is very easy to install.

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Thule 725 Flat Top Ski & Snowboard Racks are quality constructed with great looks for ski and snowboard transport. Besides attaching to Thule car racks you can use Thule Fat Mouth (not included; see accessories below) for connecting to factory installed and Yakima base racks . Carries up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards - mix and match. . Model Year: 2011, Product ID: 20868, Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.

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Yakima Bow/Stern Tie Down Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased these tie-down straps with a full rack and canoe kit. The tiedows were very pricey, but they claimed they cam with a protective tube over the ropes to prevent paint scratches.

Let me save you some trouble- Don't bother with these. Get some normal tie-down straps or even some good rope, and wrap them in a towel or cloth. The plastic rope covers scratched the paint on my car very badly, and didn't really offer any other benefit.

The one good feature about these straps is the ratcheting system- When you pull the rope tighter, a ratchet locks it into place until the ratchet lever is pulled. This isn't to say it replaces a good cargo strap, since the rope does tend to come loose, but with some good knot tying, you can get it pretty solid.

Overall, the product quality is as expected, but in the end it was a waste.

I rate things as follows:
1 star - Far below expectations / Completely unsatisfactory
2 star - Below expectations / Unsatisfactory
3 star - Met expectations / Satisfactory
4 star - Exceeded expectations / Very satisfactory
5 star - Far exceeded expectations / Beyond satisfactory

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Easily secure the bow and stern of any boat with Yakima's ratcheting Bow/Stern Tie-down. Spend more time in your boat and less time securing and removing from your car?the ratcheting mechanism lets you easily and quickly adjust the Tie-down's tension. The Tie-down's corrosion resistant stainless steel and coated zinc hooks and hardware attach away from your boat to prevent abrasion. The Bow/Stern Tie-down is sold in pairs.

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Standard Snowboard Vertical Mount Review

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(More customer reviews)I took a gamble purchasing this product.I looked all over the net for a solid review and photos but found only the ones on amazon.The other wall mounts seemed complicated (spring and resistance mechanisms).This one was simple: two pegs that hold the board up on its widened end.Approximately 10 and 3/4 inches.If your board never gets wider than this, then it will not be wide enough to be held between the two pegs.If the board is never more narrow than this, then it will not fit between the pegs.I bought two of these mounts, one for my board and my fiancee's board.Both fit very well and are very stable.Her board is held at a lower point (near the top of the board) than mine (near the center).The package was delivered in timely manner from the retailer and comes with two screws and drywall mounting supports for the screws.See my photo for two mounts side by side.

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Imagine your snowboard up on the wall, exhibited for everyone to see. You can create a winter sports wall for your own pleasure. This mount allows you to display your snowboard and create an aesthetic part of your room environment. This way you can display it and go play with it! Ideal for snowboarders who want to have easy access to their boards. Constructed of heavy duty black polypropylene, with vinyl caps to protect your board, this two piece mounting system in installed in a matter of minutes. All hardware is included.Handmade in the USA.We also have available guitar mounts, skateboard mounts, ski's mounts, surfboards and guitar hero mounts on Amazon.A Kirk Rogers Design & Invention

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Thule 575 Snowboard Carrier Rooftop Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)We love this thing!No more flat models for us!It is pretty easy to install and remove as well as putting the boards up there and removing them.We bought a couple of these so we can have a total of 4 boards on our top of our van.The design of this gadget prevents your bindings from being smooshed against the top of the van like flat carriers while maintaining a space saving yet very functional design.We love it!Highly recommended!!

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The Thule 575 Snowboard Carrier Rooftop Rack is like the original angled snowboard rack, except that it now adapts to factory bars, as well as round and square-load bars. In addition, the 575 carrier doesn't require the use of any clamp-ons for mounting to factory racks.
The 575 snowboard carrier has the capacity to simultaneously carry two snowboards, and is fully adjustable to accommodate different board widths. The two-board angled design allows more room on top of your roof for a Thule box, or an additional ski carrier. The 575 is compatible with Thule's One-Key System, and includes a lock core to secure your boards to the carrier, as well as theft-resistant hardware to secure the carrier itself to your rack. What's more, this unit now includes Thule's Fat Mouth clamp, for quick attachment to different factory racks.
What's in the Box?
2 x board carriers, 16 x rubber blocks, 4 x tamper-proof button-head screws, 4 x square nuts, 4 x board supports, 2 x keys, 1 x tamper-proof wrench, 2 x locking cables, 4 x bottom clamps, 4 x barrel nuts, 2 x board protectors, and instruction guide
Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

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Thule 91725 Flat Top Ski Carrier Review

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(More customer reviews)Installed this on a Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack.Not enough clearance between the roof and ski bindings - had to take apart skis and lay them flat.Therefore could barely fit 2 skis + 1 snowboard.Look for a height adjustable or bigger rack such as the Yakima Fat Cat if you're carrying more than 3 pair of skis.

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Capable of holding up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards, this rooftop carrier has locking hoods with oversized push buttons for easy access while wearing gloves and is designed to have snowboards carried base-to-base for maximized carrying capacity. The carrier accommodates alpine and Nordic skis, skis in ski bags, mono skis, and water skis. Made of extruded aluminum with clear anodized coating, it comes with hardware needed for mounting to Thule load bars, and is compatible with clamping systems (not included) for mounting to factory-installed rack systems. Locks and assembly instructions are included. The carrier comes with a limited lifetime warranty against defects.
About Thule
To say that Thule's beginnings in the U.S. were humble would be an understatement. Founding member Ake Skeppner sold products at windsurf competitions on the New England shoreline, exhibited the product line at a number of different trade shows, and even canvassed local retailers in the greater New York area, all from his "office"--a now-famous station wagon. Initial success was found in the small but growing sport of windsurfing where a strong, reliable roof rack was an indispensable piece of equipment. This was quickly followed by success in the ski business where Thule's Swedish heritage certainly helped the product gain rapid acceptance.
By the mid-1980s, the company sold products directly to ski and windsurfing shops but sold through distributors to address the large and growing bike business. A risky decision was made to terminate these distributor relationships and sell direct to retailers through a network of independent sales representatives. Much of the company's market success today can be traced to that decision. Shortly after, Ake hired an engineer and set up a small assembly plant in Elmsford, New York in order to design and manufacture bike carriers that would offer the features demanded by the U.S. consumer and compete effectively with other racks on the market.
The company has since grown rapidly through product innovation, a commitment to quality, and the continuance of a strong entrepreneurial spirit as well as continuing to evolve their products to meet the needs of users.

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Thule 91724 Universal Flat Top 4 Pair Ski and Snowboard Carrier with Locks Review

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(More customer reviews)It's easy to install and works well. However, it's easy to remove if using some tools. I'm a little concerned about security. And also the price tag is a little too high. Anyway, it works well for now.

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An ideal means to get your gear up the mountain, the Thule 91724 Universal Flat Top Four Pair Ski and Snowboard Carrier with Locks holds up to four pairs of skis or two snowboards ( yes, you can mix and match, too). The all-new Thule 91724 continues with all the features of the previous 724 model and now also includes a 2-pack of Thule locks to lock snowboards and skis inside the rack.
This rack also includes a set of factory rack adapter mounts that allow you to mount to virtually any factory rack, as well as directly to both Thule square load bars, Thule oval Rapid Aero bars, Thule Xsporter Truck Racks, and Yakima round crossbars. With an oversized push button release, the Thule 91724 is easy to open and close, even while you're wearing gloves or mittens. Highly versatile, this rack serves as a superb wakeboard rack during the summer months. This rack comes backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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Yakima Q Clip Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had the Q-tower system for a number of years, through three different vehicles.All in all a great rack system, except for two items:The cost of the little parts that you need to convert from one vehicle to the other are stratospheric! I really don't mind Yakima making their money on the big ticket items such as towers, boxes, etc. but the little adapter items should be priced more fairly.It seems to me that once you are locked into a Yakima system they fully intend to hose you on the little things.Too bad.Further, the Yakima website is a mess to try and find the specific little items and accessories that they intend on hosing you with!

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The Yakima Q Clips - 1 pair, are essential to mount Q Towers and are designed specifically for your vehicle. If you're not sure which Q clips you need (depends on your vehicle), please call us and we'll be glad to help, 800-409-4502.

Product Features

Country of origin: Mexico

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Honda Ski / Snowboard Attachment - For Roof Rack Crossbars - fits Civic Accord Element Ridgeline CRV Fit Odyssey Pilot and Crosstour model years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 and 2011 Review

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(More customer reviews)Great rack, just not very wide if you need to carry more than two boards.It is hard to tell from the picture but this rack is wide enough for only one snowboard, you can fit two, by placing them board to board so the bindings of one face down toward the cars roof and the bindings of the other are facing the sky.

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Honda Ski / Snowboard Attachment - For Roof Rack Crossbars - fits Civic Accord Element Ridgeline CRV Fit Odyssey Pilot and Crosstour model years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 and 2011

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Yakima SKS Lock Cores for Yakima Rooftop Car Racks Review

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(More customer reviews)Locks were perfect for my rack.Extremely easy to install in about a minute for each one.

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You can lock all your accessories and racks with just one key. Available in sets of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 &12. Fits all lockable accessories Buy what you need, but anticipate grow.

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Mont Blanc Powder Top 6-Ski/Snowboard Roof Mount Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this ski rack for my 2007 FJ Cruiser, specifically because it was priced right at the time I found it($85) and I found out that the manufacturer of this ski rack is the same manufacturer of the FJ Cruiser OEM roof rack. I like Thule and Yakima's racks, but I could not find a similar product new in box for the same price.

Since the FJ's roofrack crossbars are wider than most roof rack crossbars, I bought these based on the photos of the universal mounts that I saw, which looked like they would fit the wider crossbars and they did.

The instructions that were included showed old mounting hardware, but the installation is fairly straightforward. I've used the rack so far on two trips into the Colorado Rockies , holding 2 pairs of skis with no problems at all. I experienced some slight whistling noises at speeds over 65mph, but some minor adjustments to the skis appeared to fix it.

And the end of the day, the locking clips were a little difficult to open, but that may have been due to cold weather. I'll leave them unclipped for the day. A little WD-40 may fix that. A very minor issue. Returning home, the clips worked fine.

The only minor complaint is that the rack limits my clearance. I barely fit in my garage (without skis) and my best clearance is estimated at 7'2", although I haven't measured to confirm. Keep that in mind if you're driving a taller SUV or truck

Two keys came included with the racks and both racks can be locked.

Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend it.

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Carry any type of snowboard or skis--with or without ski bags--with the Swagman Powder Top 6 ski and snowboard rack. The Top 6 holds a half dozen pairs of skis or three snowboards, so you can easily head to the mountain with a group of friends piled into the car. Users who currently own base racks from Thule, Yakima, or OEM will dig the Top 6's universal mounts, which work with all three brands. And once you arrive at the mountain, the rack's oversized release lever makes opening a snap, even with a thick pair of gloves on your hands. As a final bonus, the rack includes a durable locking system that protects your gear should you leave the car unattended. So hit the slopes in style with the Swagman Top 6 ski/snowboard rack.

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SportRack Aero 1300 Roof Box Review

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(More customer reviews)Much better than expected.I've only had this on my Toyota 4runner for a few weeks.Does not feel very heavy, nor does it affect my fuel/mileage so far.Easy to assemble. Also very easy to take on and off any standard crossbar.
The picture is actually inaccurate.Go to the officieal Sportrack website and type in ABS 1300 Ski model A26395.Or just type in the model number.You will see the actual picture is a much longer box.The typical Yakima or Thule Box that is similar sized will usually cost you about $350 to $500, you can buy the exact same one for only $200 on Amazon, under a mistaken picture.I am surprised they are selling this box at this price.I think it might be the price of the picture, which is a smaller dimension roof cargo box.The smaller box would not have fit my snowboard/skis, but the one that was shipped (model A26365) for $200 fit my gear perfect.
75" is definitely the length of the box in case you were wondering if it would be too long for your vehicle. Also, when the Sportrack box came in through UPS, i saw a "thule" symbol on the box..Could it be the same company?who knows..but the quality is exactly the same. Good lock on the box too.Oh and the model that came is one that opens on the passenger side only (for sidewalk loading).This was quite a deal!highly recommended!!

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Too much gear to carry and not enough room in your vehicle? The SportRack ABS Aero 1300 Ski roof box offers additional cargo space for skis and gear. Also an ideal means to transport sports equipment, luggage, and other vacation necessities, this roof box will mount to any crossbar. With a passenger-side opening and locking mechanism for added convenience and safety, this box can carry up to 110 pounds of cargo and is perfectly compatible with minivans, SUVs, and small to mid-sized cars. Measuring 16 x 23-1/2 x 75 inches (HxWxL), this box sports a carrying capacity of 13 cubic feet (360 liters) and comes complete with a U-bolt mounting bracket kit.

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