# 1
Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
This rack easily fits 5 sets of skis for my family. It is FAIRLY easy to take on and off (could be faster if we didn't have to turn turn turn the dials). My biggest complaint is that as soon as my skis are out of it, I HAVE to remove it from my car (SUV). The noise of it empty on my roof is so loud when I am on the highway it is AWFUL! It's like it vibrates my whole car and is super loud. It only does it when there are no skis in it. It is frustrating since it would be way easier just to leave it on all winter taking my skis on and off when we need to, not the entire rack.
Just put this snowboard rack on my 2011 4runner mounted to Thule Aeroblade roof rack. Easy to install and use. Quality seems good. Like the look. No noise issues when driving. No complaints so far. Overall satisfied!
# 2
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
Great product at a great price. Fit an adult snowboard, two sets of adult skis (one set stacked, one set side by side because of how close the bindings were to the roof), and a set of youth skis. Fit snug. Only got up to about 73mph on the highway, but no issues. Some normal fluttering on the snowboard/skis. If you have a torque meter to tighten the bolts that's ideal but I didn't. I just got them snug enough to where I pulled back and forth on the rack and it didn't move.
Works awesome with the snowboards, easy to attach/detach, and durable. Locks and holds fine, initial ordering was confusing and hard to figure out since it’s not a package, and had to get individual components. Rhino rack could definitely improve that! Otherwise it would be 5 star.
# 3
Yakima HitchSki Snowboard and Ski Carrier for Hitch Bike Racks - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
It will, indeed fit six pair of skis back to back. It would be better if the lower bracket on each side could be opened wider to make it easier to slide the skis into position. But I've tried it with four different pairs of skis (kids skis, modern adult skis, and even early 2000s adult skis); they all fit fine. Mounting to a bike rack is pretty straightforward, and as long as the rack can hang four bikes, with adjustable hanger slot placement, the ski rack accessory should fit onto the bike rack just fine. I added an extra wrap of shock cord at each contact point just to lock it down better, but that shouldn't be necessary. It is quite sturdy. I do suggest always traveling with the upper brackets locked using the keys that come with the rack. If you want to add a little theft deterrent, hitch bike racks either have a slot for a bike chain, or have one built in. And of course use a locking receiver pin. For several years I've used a roof-top cargo box for skis, but on taller vehicles that would prevent entry into a garage, on taller cars. I got this because lately I've been using a much taller vehicle for skiing, and a roof rack or roof box just wouldn't have worked out for me. I already had a hitch bike rack, so this was the best solution.
Easy install.
# 4
Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 2 Pairs of Skis or 4 Fishing Rods
This rhino product was the perfect solution for me. With a roof rack nearing capacity, I still wanted an accessory for my fishing rods AND ski’s. This rhino product filled that need! Super easy to install in the T-track. Thanks agan!
Last year I purchased Rino ski racks from etrailer and they work great . The hardware fit my roof racks and all the fittings are tight. Ordering was easy. Shipping was fast and I even got a follow up personal email from George a year later asking how I liked them - which was impressive! I would definitely recommend etrailer as an honest and good outdoor gear company!
# 5
Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
Very well built. I like it so much I purchased the larger EVO 6 model too for when the this one isn't enough.
I actually ended up buying a second set so I can fit a total of 8 pairs of skis on my jeep. I love the quality and ease of installation. It’s an easy to use system and love that my skis are secured.
# 6
Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
Just got my Yakima Fatcat EVO 6 ski carrier (black finish) and I am stoked. Note that this is different than the Fatcat 6 (non-EVO, previous generation) carrier. This is my first ski carrier, but I and/or my kids ski about once a week at Alta and Snowbird when the lifts are running, so I expect it to get lots of use. Etrailer shipping was fast and item was packed in a sturdy secondary box. PROS: 1. I love the sturdy build and quality finish of the carrier. 2. The design allows many micro-adjustments to fit to your vehicle and to fit the skis. For instance the spring-loaded hinge on one end and the lock on the other end can naturally accommodate different thickness skis. 3. Carrier has a usable width (i.e. width of skis side by side) of 32.75 inches (832 mm). For those that are not skiing on 75-mm-wide skis from 30 years ago, this carrier might actually allow you to fit 6 pairs! 4. Separate mounting brackets for aero or for square/circle cross bars. The aero brackets fit securely on my Acura/Honda OEM cross bars. The flat part of your skis will be about 3 inches (76 mm) above your cross bars. 5. A built-in lift bracket that lifts by an additional 3 inches (76 mm) the hinged end of the carrier, if you have really tall bindings (I don't think I'll need to use it). 6. The aero brackets use a rubber coated steel strap to wrap under your cross bars. This strap has a quick release cam on one end that can be operated when the carrier is not key-locked. This means you can remove or install the carrier without tools in about 4 minutes, once you've done the initial install-related tuning. While the carrier seems sturdy enough to leave on the vehicle all winter, I expect I'll only install it on ski days. This feature really sets this model apart and for me was its biggest selling point. 7. Yakima packages the carrier in a nice-looking sturdy cardboard box with a flap lid. I can fit the two parts of the carrier in the box, with the brackets/straps still installed, for convenient storage (see picture). CONS: None so far, though I haven't yet actually hauled skis up the mountain! After this ski season is over and eTrailer asks me for a follow-up review, I'll let you know. I'm also thinking about seeing if the ski carrier can be attached to my small hitch-mounted cargo carrier. That would make loading and unloading the skis easier than on the roof.
First off...you can't beat the service of etrailer.com. I was looking for a ski rack for my son's 2012 Subaru Impreza with the factory roof rack (base model not the sport). I could find no reviews of anybody installing one of these on one of those. I took the plunge and will say that I am very happy with the outcome. The installation is a bit tricky and four hands help, but after the first one was installed we had the hang of it and the second one went on very quickly. Even with the expedited shipping this rack was about $50 cheaper than the Subaru ski rack. Again the etrailer.com service is fantastic. I have purchased products here before and will do so again.
# 7
Thule SnowPack Extender Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
Game changer! I don’t have to climb on the car to put our skis on the rack or take them off. It’s also easy to put the rack on the car and take it off. I’m got sure you could get six pairs of skis on the rack, but I haven’t tried. It’s certainly no problem getting four pairs.
I am so thankful I spent the extra money and ordered the one that pulls out to easily load/unload skies. I’ve had several opportunities where I have had 6 pairs of skies to transport. I have had others approach me to see if I would trade.
# 8
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
Decent rack for the money. The locks are a bit finicky due to the metal/composite combination. They definitely require graphite lubricant regularly. I've only used it with 2 pair of skis and it works well.
Howzit etrailer.com & staff. the rack itself is sturdy and more aero than comparable units. For my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek (OEM) Aero Bars, it was necessary to shim the (rear) lower/leading edge clamp assembly with two 1/8” x 1.5” x 1.5” (EPDM) rubber pads. The bars are shaped like a wing – and these shims helped to level the rear rack with the one in front. Overall - it looks very clean and functional. I might screw on some rubber ends over the ends of the mounting bolt to complete the project. Time to make some turns. Thank you!!
# 9
Thule SnowPack Extender Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Silver
Love it!!!!!! Great ski rack replacement for older rack. The extended slide is incredible. The eTrailer support helped me pick the model that worked for my car and crossbars. Another wonderful purchase from my go to source for bike/ski or other related products!
Fits our 4 skis and 1 snowboard, 2 skis are for kids which makes it easier. Slide out is really helpful so we don't have to climb over the car to put things on the rack.
# 10
Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards - Black
# 11
Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Silver
So easy to install onto Thule AeroBlade. Quality materials and convenient design. No significant noise noticeable from wind resistance when driving. etrailer provided great shipment/notification support and was great resource for how-to videos, commentary.
Better than I expected. Only comes with four core locks so be aware of that if you want six like I did. Bought two more locks from Thule with the same key #. Mounted this carrier on my Rhino Rack. Perfect fit and looks great. Would highly recommend.
# 12
Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
These rack are great, I have them on both of my SUVs all winter. The etrailer seevice was excellent as well.
Rack works great. Slide out makes loading and unloading much easier. So far we only put five pairs of fat skis on. Might have room for one more pair if I closed the gap between pairs but we didn’t need six pairs for that trip. Only problem was the rack froze up after driving through fresh rain. We had no problems with freezing while driving through salted slush. So far we’ve used it on two longer ski trips to CO from AZ. It’s quiet and strong. We once had a cheaper rack release our top model, expensive, skis onto the highway at 65 mph. That’s why I bought a Kuat.
# 13
Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards - Silver
Very nice racks perfect for my fishing rods, I like buying from etrailer there are first class company.
Excellent customer service and tracking. From ordering to delivery, this is the best experience it have ever had with an actual n line order. Highly recommend Looking forward to ordering in the future
# 14
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 3 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
etrailer ships fast and has great prices! While the rhino track is plastic and not fancy, I’m able to attach 2 snowboards and it works. You have to help it with the hand to get it aligned to lock (maybe due to new stuff rubbers?) but I’m pretty happy and took about 15 minutes to install. If you want something on the cheaper side, this is a great option and these guys will ship FAST
We bought these to go alongside a roof box and they work great, freeing up space in the roof box for all the other stuff you need for skiing. They are sturdy, don't wobble on our Thule bars, and the lock mechanism works well. They would fit 3 pair of x-country or narrow alpine skis; with wider alpine skis you only get 2 pair (there is about 300mm of room on the rack and while many skis are <100mm underfoot, they are 15-35mm wider at the widest part so you can only fit 2 pair).
# 15
Inno Gravity Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Clamp On - Locking - 6 Pairs of Fat Skis or 4 Boards
Upgraded to these last year from a set of an old set of Thules that did it's job for over a decade mounted all-seasons. Fear of the old mounting plastic from cracking.. decided it was time for an upgrade. Found these online with great reviews. Do not regret! The mounting system is genius & product is very well made! Being able to load/unload from both sides of vehicle means less work for me.. LOL
Easy to install. Works fine with my 2017 CR-V factory crossbars even though they are only 20mm thick. Quick removal when not needed.
Install: Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier on a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier, how it fits on our 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. This is the four ski version with two boards or we also have a six ski four board option. Additionally, this is the black color, but we also have a gray and a pearl if those fit the aesthetic of your car a little bit better. This is a premium ski and snowboard carrier. It's gonna be useful for you if you have up to four skis, or two boards in this case, that you're trying to get out of the vehicle and on the roof, getting them to your location and keeping them protected at the same time.
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Hey, it's Ethen here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima Fat Cat Evo Ski and Snowboard carrier for our 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. This is gonna be the four ski two board version but there is a six ski four board version as well. Also, it does double as a fishing rod carrier in the warmer weather seasons. If you wanna use it year round. Let's check out how it works.
Feature Review of the Yakima FreshTrack 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier on your 2023 Chevrolet Suburban
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima FreshTrack Ski and Snowboard Carrier on a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. This is the 4 ski 2 board version, but there is a 6 ski 4 board version as well. It's gonna be a good option for you if you want to give some longer skis and snowboards that you might not wanna store in the back or inside your vehicle. They might be icy or wet, or just too long and bulky, and you'd rather keep 'em up on the roof, cause carrier's gonna be a great way to do that. Getting the carriers open is super easy.
Setting up the Inno Gravity Ski and Snowboard Carrier on a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the INNO Gravity Ski and Snowboard Carrier on our 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. This one is capable of supporting up to three fat skis or two snowboards, but there is a six ski or four board option available as well. If you want to look at that. If you're looking for a lightweight and compact way to get two boards or three fat skis where they need to go the INNO gravity is a great option for you. Gonna have these two jaws that clamp down onto our skis and get them out of the bed or inside your car if they're muddy, icy, snowy, or they're just gonna be a little bit better protected on your roof.
Will the Inno Gravity Ski and Snowboard Carrier Fit Your 2019 Chevrolet Suburban?
Hey guys. Today we have a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. And we're going to be test-fitting the Inno Gravity Ski and Snowboard Carrier. Now, this carrier mounts to the roof rack of your Suburban. It'll allow you to haul up to four snowboards, or six sets of skis, to and from the slopes.Now it's got a pretty unique design to it, in that instead of, for a carrier this size, having to open it from one side, and you got to climb up onto this .. maybe the seats of your Suburban, to reach over to where that snowboard is to get it on there, it's going to open from both sides.
Whispbar Roof Ski and Snowboard Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Suburban
Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Suburban we're going to best test fitting the Whispbar Locking Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier. With a 6-ski or 4-board capacity in silver, it's part number WB-300. With our factory roof rack already on our Suburban we'll begin our test fit by grabbing the front half of our carrier and placing it onto our front crossbar. We'll be sure that the two black rubber coated metal straps come around the underside of our crossbar. We'll then fit the one closest to us here into the foot of the carrier. We'll then lift up on the black lever located on this side.
Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Suburban
Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Suburban we're going to be test fitting the Yakima FatCat 6, a locking rooftop ski and snowboard carrier with a 6-ski or 4-board capacity, part number Y03088. With our factory roof rack already on the Suburban we're going to begin our test fit by grabbing the front half of our carrier and placing it onto our front crossbar. We'll place the black buckle of the strap closest to us under the foot of the carrier. We'll then open our top jaw, reach in, and lift the black lever. We'll want to loosen this slightly. This will disengage the small gray catch.
Yakima PowderHound Ski and Snowboard Carrier Review - 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
Today on a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban we're going to test-fit the Yakima PowderHound Roof-Mounted Locking Ski and Snowboard Carrier, part number Y03081. One thing to note about this rack here is that you notice how we have an angle going up. This has a provision built into the kit where you can ramp it up like a inaudible 00:00:18 to give you some extra room for your bindings. Now in this case, you probably didn't need them, but if you have ski bindings that are really tall and might hit your roof, then this is a good option to have installed on your vehicle. Also, you can put a snowboard AND some skis on there, depending on the size of your equipment. It does come with a couple keys; there's a lock on each half of the ski carrier to secure your items. If you notice, we take a closer look at the rubber part on our equipment. It gets a nice grip on it yet it cushions it and also keeps it from moving around. Again, this is intended to haul two snowboards or four sets of skis. Next we're going to take a few moments and show you how we install this on the roof rack.
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