# 1
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
Good locks, secure and tight. I easily fit two snowboards with two pairs of skis. Seems like it would fit on many rack/bar systems. I use them on the rhino aero vortex bars. They are pretty noisy on my f150 trucks roof. I’ve tried moving them around to many different positions, there always seems to be a worse vibrating wind noise around 45-55 mph which is even worse when the boards/skis are off the truck. I would not recommend this setup for anyone with a pickup truck.
Shipping was quick! Usually, since quarantine, factory shipments have been getting delayed but not this one. The carrier came already constructed, so all I had to do was lock it into place on the roof rack system. Overall, very satisfied with my purchase!
# 2
SportRack Groomer Deluxe Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Snowboards
We have now owned this rack for one year, two ski seasons. It easily holds six sets of skis; no one in our family snow boards, so I can't speak to snow boards, but I believe four would fit, at least it looks like they would. We drive a minimum of an hour and a half to the slopes, and the carrier makes almost no wind noise, even at 80mph. The rack is easy to open and close, even in gloves, and the lock can be a little difficult to get the key into when it has a lot of salt on it, but I would imagine any lock has that issue. The nice thing is that once you get the key in, the lock turns easily, regardless of the amount of salt on the exterior of the unit. We have used this on a Chrysler Pacifica and a Volkswagen GTI, and it works great on both. We do remove the unit when it's not in use, so I can't speak to how it would survive if left on the vehicle year round, but there is nothing I can see that would rust or otherwise be at risk, minus the impact of UV rays. We live in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
I use this rack on a Chevy trailblazer for carrying fishing rods. It works perfectly keeping them secure on the roof allowing me to put more bags, coolers and tackle inside the vehicle. Also keeps expensive rods from being bundled on top of each other preventing scratches, tangles and undue wear.
# 3
Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 2 Pairs of Skis or 4 Fishing Rods
Very thorough shopping e-commerce provided by vendor to help selecting the best options to fit my truck. However the Oder updates are a bit slow and due to the time lags between changes , confirmations are confusing. Telephone assistant was great but took long time to resolve issues by the first respondent. The second one was much better. Items needed to support the whole set up have to be doubled checked by myself otherwise one item was missed accidentally and the answer was vendor assumed buyer’s decision is correct. Product delivered extremely fast once all issues are cleared, this is marvelous especially the shipping is free under this promotional period. Installation is user friendly, spent about two hours and satisfactorily completed by myself. All looks cool and good!!
Super easy to install and looks great. These were a breeze to put on and they were just what I needed to keep smelly fishing poles and nets out of my new car. Pulling on them after they were installed moved my whole car so I know they are firmly attached and my gear will be staying put when loaded on top of the vehicle. Seems to be the same high quality as my Rhino full rack system that was installed earlier this year.
# 4
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.
# 5
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
Seem like a good product for the price. Just unsure of all the plastic. Will see after a year. Not liking the plastic on plastic clam shell mount
Has been a good product. Easy to remove while not in use for winter. Keep the locks lubricated. Very pleased overall.
Steven B - 04/19/2020The Rhino Rack was easy to put up on a 2018 Subaru Outback. Took me about 10 minutes. The only issue is that the rack bottom bracket piece is is convex with an acute angle which makes it not fit perfectly on the Subaru crossbar that has a flat bottom. Loaded 2 pairs of skis and poles and the rack kept them securely fastened during transport on the highway. There was some noise from the rack during highway driving but it was minimal.
# 6
Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
Awesome ski rack. Holds 4 big pair os skis no problem. Always stays locked. I’ve had many ski racks this is by far the best.
# 7
Thule SnowPack Extender Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Silver
Last year it worked great for all our snowboards (up to three for us). Being able to slide made it so much more convenient. The quality was good, though it makes the car louder at highway speeds.
Work great. I can fit one snowboard and four sets of skis.
# 8
Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
These were installed on a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid. Pros: Sharp looking Clear instructions Relatively quick and straightforward assembly and installation Slide-out is handy on taller vehicles Smooth, sturdy action on all hinges, latches, and slide-out Quick removal after initial assembly and install They take about 30 minutes to assemble out of the box (for a first-time roof rack purchaser). All tools (two hexes and lock keys) are included. I assembled mine at our dinner table, so there isn’t any grease that will get messy. The instructions don’t show that you have to use the keys to unlock the different latches, so heads-up on that. Installation on a new and taller vehicle took a little time so as to get them centered and not scratch the roof. I needed a boost (in height) to be able to tighten down the hex bolts that tightens the straps around the cross-bars. I was using the Toyota cross-bars on my vehicle, and they’re quite a bit smaller in diameter than the preset strap lengths on the Kuats, so it took me about another 30ish minutes to situate the racks and then tighten (with included hex key) the car and lock them down (with the included keys). Following the ski trip, I unlocked the strap latch locks, lifted the racks off, and put them on a shelf. Removal time was about 3 minutes, and the straps are pre-sized for our next trip. I prefer to spend a little more for nicer stuff up front that works well and is sturdy and thoughtfully engineered. These racks do all the things you want them to without any real gotchas. While these are a bit more expensive than other alternatives, these are a worthwhile long-term investment for me.
Thank you, Matthew (Rep), for your diligence in keeping me posted on my order. I am grateful that this Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier came on a timely basis. Although it is a Christmas gift and will not be opened until then, the tracking of this package and the excellent email correspondence was exceptional. Can't wait to give this gift as all of the products seem to be good quality. I am waiting for two more items to arrive and will comment once their arrival is here. Thank you for keeping me posted each day on my purchases!!!!
# 9
RockyMounts LiftOp Biggie Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 5 Pairs of Fat Skis or 4 Boards
I was looking for an affordable board rack and stumbled upon etrailer and these Rockymount Biggie. What a great rack. Carries our 4 boards easily, locks down great, releases easily, and locks work perfectly with the keys(2 keys). Extremely happy with this purchase.
Great ski racks! Easy to install (interesting design) and fits all the boards we need! The customer service was fabulous! Thanks for the fast shipping, awesome product and wonderful customer service!!
# 10
Inno Gravity Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Channel Mount - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
I love my new roof rack along with the ski/snowboard carrier! I have been using it a lot since I received it and it works perfectly!! I received all of my items when they said I would and everything was packaged very well. Would definitely order again from etrailer!!
Worked out great. Love the ease of installation and the quality of the product. I was able to fit 2 snowboards and 1 junior skis without staking. It does cause some wind noise at 65+ mph, but that's to be expected.
# 11
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 3 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
I can't ski, I fly fish. However my oldest decided to try downhill skiing after being gifted a pair of skis. I am budget minded should the skiing not work out and after breaking many rod tips decided this might solve 2 problem. I am very pleased w/this equipment holder. It has transported skis & ski poles too and from and no longer does my oldest have to dodge skies coming over the back seat. So far it has taken abuse from the rain (& freezing rain), snow, ice, rapid warming, road salt, and upwards of 70mph and there has been no shifting, loosening, breaking of plastic or any other noticeable problems. I am excited for spring to see how it transports my fly rods.
Clamp came almost ready to install, which was great for getting it on my rack in less than 30 minutes. It is very sturdy and holds my boards great! I was concerned my crossbars would be too thick, so the feet of the clamp's wouldn't fit around them, but they fit snug and secure.
# 12
RockyMounts LiftOp Smalls Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 3 Pairs of Fat Skis or 2 Boards
Quick install. Everything needed in box, including Allen wrench. I chose the clamp method, though maybe will switch to t-slot install later. Instructions in box clear and readable. (Videos on website very helpful too.) Very good brand and product.
4 pair of skis on any type of rack. I have the aero blade edge cros bar and was looking to carry 4 pair of skis. This rack is great, easy to operate, cushions the skis, and I know their bike racks are good so tried the ski rack. It's a nice feature that it can mount directly to euro tracks in cross bar or with included mounting pylons. It comes with locks and keys and the installation hardware is secured when the rack is closed and locked so only one set of locks is needed - you don't need to lock the mount and the rack, just the rack, which secures the skis and the rack itself.
# 13
SeaSucker Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Vacuum Cup Mounted - 4 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
Well I have driven about 50 miles locally with a set of old skis incase they would fail, and absolutely no issues. What I would like to see is some system ie :lock on each cup so that they can’t be removed and stolen ? We r headed on a 4 hour ski trip next week so I’m confident we won’t have any issues ....
The product is great, I was nervous in the beginning but it held the 3 skis on the worst wind/ snow/ ice conditions on the 1000+ road trips. It was easy to assemble on my Tesla ‘s glass roof top. The product arrived with a slight crack on the plastic where the lock is located but didn’t bother me. I guess the small plastic area could be more sturdy
# 14
Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards - Black
These were installed on a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid. Pros: Sharp looking Clear instructions Relatively quick and straightforward assembly and installation Slide-out is handy on taller vehicles Smooth, sturdy action on all hinges, latches, and slide-out Quick removal after initial assembly and install They take about 30 minutes to assemble out of the box (for a first-time roof rack purchaser). All tools (two hexes and lock keys) are included. I assembled mine at our dinner table, so there isn’t any grease that will get messy. The instructions don’t show that you have to use the keys to unlock the different latches, so heads-up on that. Installation on a new and taller vehicle took a little time so as to get them centered and not scratch the roof. I needed a boost (in height) to be able to tighten down the hex bolts that tightens the straps around the cross-bars. I was using the Toyota cross-bars on my vehicle, and they’re quite a bit smaller in diameter than the preset strap lengths on the Kuats, so it took me about another 30ish minutes to situate the racks and then tighten (with included hex key) the car and lock them down (with the included keys). Following the ski trip, I unlocked the strap latch locks, lifted the racks off, and put them on a shelf. Removal time was about 3 minutes, and the straps are pre-sized for our next trip. I prefer to spend a little more for nicer stuff up front that works well and is sturdy and thoughtfully engineered. These racks do all the things you want them to without any real gotchas. While these are a bit more expensive than other alternatives, these are a worthwhile long-term investment for me.
Thank you, Matthew (Rep), for your diligence in keeping me posted on my order. I am grateful that this Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier came on a timely basis. Although it is a Christmas gift and will not be opened until then, the tracking of this package and the excellent email correspondence was exceptional. Can't wait to give this gift as all of the products seem to be good quality. I am waiting for two more items to arrive and will comment once their arrival is here. Thank you for keeping me posted each day on my purchases!!!!
The Fatcat EVO 6 worked great all of last ski season in Utah. I routinely carried 2-5 pairs skis. Even though it is relatively easy to install/uninstall, I decided to leave it on the roof rack all winter, and it held up well. Only complaint is that sometimes the key-locking mechanism would be stiff. Otherwise was convenient and durable.