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Ski boxes for subaru outback

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Balzberg
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I've got a 2011 outback, and im looking for a box to put skis in, ive kinda narrowed it down to two
http://www.rei.com/product/762248/thule-ascent-1100-roof-box
or
http://www.rei.com/product/826357/yakima-rocketbox-pro-11-roof-box
what do you guys know about this stuff?
Oct 9 2011 10:39PM
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JIBpsy^^
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thule is a bullet proof brand i recomend the thule
Oct 9 2011 10:46PM
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Peppy
Posts: 346 - Karma: 341
i would go with just ski racks.. mucho cheaper
Oct 9 2011 10:48PM
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the.cheat
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mine is like falling apart...
Oct 9 2011 10:59PM
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JIBpsy^^
Posts: 2851 - Karma: 36
really? hmm i have thule ski rack so i guess its not the same but get a ski rack if its just gonna be skis

Oct 9 2011 11:05PM
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KingTaco
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You should get something as aerodynamic looking as possible. I use practically the same thule as the one you have linked and I can notice significant drag and lower gas mileage when i have it attached. It is rather convenient though
Oct 9 2011 11:59PM
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J.D.
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Yakima skybox.
Oct 10 2011 1:34AM
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collinder
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this.

if you wanna spend slightly more dough
Oct 10 2011 1:37AM
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Balzberg
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Thule is more expensive
Oct 10 2011 10:15AM
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