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Ski Racks

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Skiing_Is_Fun
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I was wondering what type/brand of ski racks people have because I just got a car and I'm going to need a rack before the season starts. I was thinking about a Barrecrafter rack because unlike Thule and Yakima, Barrecrafters come all together (you dont need to 1st buy the roof rack and then buy the actual ski rack to fit on the roof rack). Anyone had experience with Barrecrafter racks?
btw my car is a '96 Subaru Legacy if that matters
Jul 30 2006 1:52AM
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Armada+ar5
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samll thule
Jul 30 2006 4:58AM
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joe_cool_ski
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I have been selling all three brands of racks for many years. The Barrecrafter racks are ok and they are less expensive however, you do get what you pay for. Do you really want your 1000.00-dollar skies flying away? I would say if you want to save some money go with the Yakama they tend to be a little less expensive and are still really good. However, if it is not a purely money issue I would go with the Thule, overall they are just the best racks on the market.
Jul 30 2006 10:12AM
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troublemaker3
Posts: 1954 - Karma: 225
i just put my skis inside my caddy no need for a rack, my 165 troublemakers even fit in my trunk but now i have 181 mojo s so they ride inside
Jul 30 2006 1:04PM
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coordy12
Posts: 1285 - Karma: 10
ive got a ski sack in my car so it aint no thang
Jul 30 2006 1:16PM
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Alpine3
Posts: 1811 - Karma: 24
THULE!
Jul 30 2006 6:27PM
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Alpine3
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i have an 02 Jetta and i need is (which is prolly gonna be what u need.)

Fit kit - $52.50
Foot pack - $135.00
Load Bars - $50.00
Fairing (not necessary) - $60.00
Flat Top 6 ski carrier - $115.00


Thats $412.50 thats about what its gonna cost u if u get Thule

Its the best i work at a sports shop and i sell Thule alll the time... works by far the best out of anything.

luckily im an employee and just purchased all that stuff on line for $187.35 :-)
Jul 30 2006 6:33PM
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bp.lando
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I've got a Thule Cascade on my Jetta
Jul 30 2006 6:45PM
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Aenigma
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I have an outback that came with bars on the roof so I got a Thule rack that cost somewhere around $100.
Jul 30 2006 6:48PM
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Skiing_Is_Fun
Posts: 1463 - Karma: 91
yea, i dont have that kind of money to spend...but then again I dont want to buy something cheap and lose my skis. I dont know what to do.
Jul 30 2006 9:31PM
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Jul.Roc.Ski.
Posts: 64 - Karma: 10
duct tape.. haha jk... RV INNO makes cool racks. Yakima is always good.
Jul 30 2006 9:49PM
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Alpine3
Posts: 1811 - Karma: 24
if u don't what the fairing its gonna be 60 cheeper but thats just on there to stop the whistle sound and look good

ummm i suppose its possible for you to get a deal too with the whole package.. if you but it in a store but thats retail. total MSRP
Jul 30 2006 9:51PM
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teamdummy
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i got a yakima system in 1997 and have used it YEARROUND eversince. skis in winter, and bikes in summer. its been on top of my truck for over 150,000 miles. never a problem. if you buy a cheap rack you'll end up regreting it and buy a good one anyway-thus costing you more $$$ in the long run. stick with yakima or thule
Jul 30 2006 10:12PM
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hendrik.
Posts: 6715 - Karma: 267
i'd get the thule coffin...shit on the roads in the winter isnt somethin i wanna put my skies through
Jul 30 2006 10:45PM
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bobs
Posts: 4801 - Karma: 868
for my car i just fold down the back seat and put them inside less of a hassle. But my moms car has 2 sets of thule racks on top for when the whole family goes on a trip. never had a problem with them
Jul 31 2006 10:33AM
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heavywinter
Posts: 229 - Karma: 224
Check out the classified ads in your local newspaper or a used sporting goods store. I've scored super-cheap Yakima rack stuff at a one of those places.

If your car has rain gutters, you'll score something really cheap, otherwise you may have to go with some sort of fit kit for Thule and Yakima, thus adding expense.

Get something that locks and the rooftop coffins are, in my opinion, the best because people don't know if there is anything in them and you can carry other luggage, too.
Jul 31 2006 1:22PM
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tBatt
Posts: 9632 - Karma: 580
my brothers got the barrecrafters and they were cheap and weve never had a problem with them
Jul 31 2006 5:15PM
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4frntSkier
Posts: 4008 - Karma: 143
we have barrecrafters on 2 cars and thule on 1
all are fine
Jul 31 2006 5:37PM
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