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EthanJPAskier
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Im in the market for a ski rack for my '01 outback wagon (inb4 oh subie gargle gargle) and i really don't know what im lookin for, i've got factory rails and crossbars but i don't know if i can use them. im looking to go as inexpensive as possible too btw. +++k for legit answers! thanks!
Aug 31 2010 1:10PM
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wesley.
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thule
Aug 31 2010 1:10PM
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BIG-DUMPS
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This pretty much fits your description, i'm not 100% sure it will fit on your car, buy my uncle has one and it works great, good price too.

Aug 31 2010 1:11PM
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charmander
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yakima setup

Aug 31 2010 1:14PM
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EthanJPAskier
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anything more specific? would i need a whole kit with yakima crossbars and a rack or just a rack?
Aug 31 2010 1:20PM
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buy my thule
Aug 31 2010 1:21PM
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Ski_the_east01
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BIG-DUMPS already gave you the answer

do you have round or oval/falt crossbars? That will be the only thing you need to worry about when fitting a rack to your car
Aug 31 2010 1:22PM
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blong131
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i love my thule
Aug 31 2010 1:22PM
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EthanJPAskier
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sort of oval/flat type things
Aug 31 2010 1:24PM
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BIG-DUMPS
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Here's a picture of it.

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Aug 31 2010 1:25PM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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always been impressed with thule.
Aug 31 2010 1:26PM
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Ski_the_east01
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alright then BIG-DUMPS link to the amazon rack would fit..you can see at the bottom the two pieces separate and then you put them on your crossbars

Unless you want/need something really nice though don't buy something online...your much better off going to craigslist theyre always on there and for cheap

I got a set of Thule ones for $20 that someone needed to get rid of
Aug 31 2010 1:28PM
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EthanJPAskier
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That looks like it should work, does anyone know if yakima or thule racks like http://www.thule.com/en/US/Products/Snowsports/SkiCarriers/29506.aspx would be able to mount directly to my crossbars?
Aug 31 2010 1:28PM
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EthanJPAskier
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becaue it looks to me like the mounting clamps are REALLY similar
Aug 31 2010 1:29PM
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BIG-DUMPS
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The one I recommended and the thule you picture are pretty much the same, but mine is $40.00 less.
Aug 31 2010 1:30PM
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EthanJPAskier
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yea that price seems like its gonna be pretty hard to beat haha, definitly thinking about it.
Aug 31 2010 1:32PM
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BIG-DUMPS
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Yea haha
Aug 31 2010 1:34PM
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