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Ski Racks: the Best Rack Since the Roof Rack
If you live in a place where it snows at some point during the year, then you know that it takes a lot of work to drive anywhere in the winter time. Not only do you need to bundle up in warm clothes just to go outside, but you need to be prepared for inclement weather: ice scrapers, all-weather floor mats, proper windshield washer fluid, rubber cargo liners, snow tires and chains…the list goes on and on. Are you a snowboarder, skier, or snowmobiler? If you live any sort of an active lifestyle in the winter, then you know all these things are just the details. You know that you need some serious gear to deliver you, your friends and all their equipment to the great outdoors in comfort and style. With gas prices being as high as they’ve been, many have made the switch to a smaller, more economic vehicle. The unfortunate trade off here is the amount of cargo space. Can you no longer get all you’re boots, bindings, tuning kits and extra clothes into the trunk? Then you should consider racking up your new roof!
Roof racks are an incredibly handy invention. You can mount numerous things to them: cargo carriers, ski racks, bike racks, kayak racks, that shiny new queen size bed you just bought, siblings/cousins/friends…you name it and there’s a way to rack it and strap it. Roof racks can be mounted on just about any car or SUV. If you’ve got a truck, there’s special solutions made for you and your gear.
If your vehicle has roof rails on it already, you can buy specially made “towers” that clamp onto your factory roof rails. Then you just need crossbars and your roof rack is complete. If you have a naked roof (i.e. no roof rails), you’ll need “towers” that clamp onto the windowsill and a pair of crossbars to construct your rack. I always cut my crossbars to length for style points and so you & your passengers don’t bonk your heads on it when getting out of the car. Just make sure not to cut too much off!
Ski racks are obviously useful in the wintertime. Thule and Yakima are the big players in the ski rack and cargo carrier game. Most ski racks can mount 4 sets of ski’s or 4 snowboards, but there are a few racks that can mount more, like the Yakima FatCat 6, the Yakima FreshSesh, or the Yakima Big PowderHound. Each of these racks are extra wide to accommodate up to 6 pairs of ultra wide powder skis or 4 extra wide powder boards. Each has unique features and styles, so look into those Yak Racks if you need the extra capacity.
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For more information about gearing up for winter, check out these links: roof racks, thule, and ski racks.
Ski & Snowboard Carriers & Racks Review Top 5 BestSellers from Amazon
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Arctix Classic Series Ski Snowboard Cargo Pant Men’s Size $99.99 This is a Brand New Arctix Men’s Classic Series Ski or Snowboard Cargo Pant. The pants are Water Resistant, Wind Resistant, Breathable and Light Weight. It is a Technical Lightweight ThermaTech Performance Insulated pant. The pants shell is constructed from 100% Nylon ThermaLock Fabric. The Insulation is 100% Polyester ThermaTech Insulation at 85 grams. The Lining is made from 100% Polyester…. |
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686 Smarty Original Cargo 3-in-1 Snowboard Pant Womens $200.00 The 686 Smarty Original Cargo 3 in 1 Snowboard Pant for women from 686 gives you the flexibility and comfort you need to hit the slopes hard You get a 15K waterproof shell and a removable fleece liner pant that you can wear either together or separate depending on the dayGÇÖs activities This womenGÇÖs pant features fully taped seams for added water protection and side cargo pockets to keep you… |
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Pulse Cargo Ski Snowboard Waterproof Pant Black Women $95.00 This is a Brand New Pulse Ski or Snowboard 100% Waterproof Women’s Classic Cargo Pant. The Snowtac Nylon Fabric is both waterproof and breathable to ensure that you stay warm and dry. Seams have a waterproof “seam tape” applied to prevent leakage through even the smallest needle holes in the waterproof snowtac fabric. These pants have:A button and zipper waist closure and side elastic waist inser… |
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Athalon Luggage 34 Inch Wheeling Deluxe Cargo Duffel Ballistic Bag $360.00 The perfect bag for the ultimate ski adventure, the Athalon Wheeling Carry-On Ballistic Duffel has an Over/Under Section ideal for holding ski boots on the bottom and separating it from the top section. The top part can hold everything from helmets to clothes and you have a zippered section for goggles or accessories. But you can use it for regular travel use too! Featuring Sealed Ball Bearing Whe… |
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ZEBRA FLAT OPERA WALLET CLUTCH PURSE CHECKBOOK HOLDER BY DESIGNSK $13.99 Our flat wallet clutch is stylish and trendy for all occasions, including parties. It is easy to use and carries everything from cash to a checkbook. It can be used without a purse or can be put in a purse. A multi-purpose wallet that fits everything all-in-one!!… |
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SportRack A26395 Aero 1300 Roof Box $259.95 Narrow, mid-volume 13 cubic foot capacity ABS plastic shell roof box hauls your cargo while leaving ample room on the rack for other accessories or equipment… |
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Yakima RoundBars Roof Rack Cross Bars (58-Inches) $80.00 Features round crossbars to improve aerodynamics and make mount alignment easy.Made from vinyl coated galvanized steelRound barsItem SpecificationsUnit of SalePairWidth58insNumber of Bikes5… |