Recommendations for Roof Racks for Snowboards/Skis?

drose1 on 29/08/2019 - 11:21

Hi,

anyone offer any recommendations for roof racks? Not looking to spend too much on it.

we have a cx-7, and mainly using it for snowboards/skis. ideally able to fit 4 boards or more.

Any suggestions are welcome.

thanks

Comments

GG57 on 29/08/2019 - 11:40

Not sure where in Melb you are located, but have a look at:
https://www.roofracksuperstore.com.au/

I assume the amount you want to (not) spend is proportional to the cost of the equipment that you want to transport.
garffi on 29/08/2019 - 11:51

I use rhino rack ski carriers but you need cross bars for it to work. The ski carrier can be around $200 during eBay site wide sales. There may be cheaper alternatives but I've only used rhino rack products and can recommend them.
Ryanek on 29/08/2019 - 12:54

My advice is don't go the second hand route. You're not really sure the kind of stresses it'd been under and the last thing you want is your gear, flying off on the highway.
- watts on 29/08/2019 - 16:50
  
  Chances of a problem with 2nd hand are tiny and the potential savings are very big. I got my Thule wingbars for $100. New we’re $300+.
  
  I’d have more faith in a used set of quality racks than a new budget set.
  
  Give them a good push and pull after fitting and if they feel solid they’ll be fine.
  - Ryanek on 29/08/2019 - 19:41
    
    I'm speaking from experience. I bought a Thule from Gumtree which looked perfectly fine and my gear went flying on the off ramp of the M4. The internal locks snapped.
dcuksuop on 29/08/2019 - 13:16

Have one from Aldi bought on discount, it was cheap, it works. fit 4 boards.