justsendit
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Thinking a box is better because it protects your gear and you can use it in the summer for camping and other shit but curious to see what ppl use.
Ski Rack or box
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a_burger
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box if you can find one, so much more convenient (just toss ur shit in it) and a lot less worrying about damage. Only downside is reduced mileage but not really super noticeable tbh. I'd say maybe racks if your close to the mountain and are good about bring your shit in to dry.
i've seen homemade boxes before too, not to sure how they compare.
i've seen homemade boxes before too, not to sure how they compare.
Aparker
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lol i walked halfway to the mountain one time. But id say the rack is way easier to deal with because you just put your skis up there and dont even have to lock it while driving. The box is annoying how you have to unlock it everytime and sometimes the key doesnt work and its cold and just a bad time. And with the rack you would only get like rain and snow on your skis which is what they are made to ride on so its not really that bad.
freestyler540
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Box. You can store a lot more shit in a box than the rack. When you are on a road trip, you need space.
I bought a thule box of CL a few months ago.
I never would have fit all my shit in my car otherwise. Racks are great as well but I like the storage space.
I never would have fit all my shit in my car otherwise. Racks are great as well but I like the storage space.
No.Quarter
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100% get a box. Really the only downside is in strong crosswinds they can be really loud, but I think racks are pretty loud almost all the time. Also racks are more expensive.
Another issue is when they crack, however if you can find someone giving away a cracked one it's a pretty easy fix with some fiberglass tape and liquid nails. Fiberglass tape is that stuff that is just woven strands with about 2mm gaps and you lay that over the crack, if it is really bad you might want to stich it together with zip ties like a bumper on a drift car. Then you spread a fuckton of heavy duty PL adhesive (I think that's what it's called) or whatever the strongest adhesive for polycarbonate (I think) at the hardware store. Let it dry, then do the opposite side, then do another layer on the outside.
My box was missing the lock core but the latches still work so I just bent up one of those toolbox latches and lock it with an outdoor specific lock. You have to fingerfuck the lock core hole to get it to latch and It's janky as fuck but the only time it froze on me was when it was like -10F after some sleet. All in all I spent like $30 for adhesive and hardware, the box was left on the side of the road
Another issue is when they crack, however if you can find someone giving away a cracked one it's a pretty easy fix with some fiberglass tape and liquid nails. Fiberglass tape is that stuff that is just woven strands with about 2mm gaps and you lay that over the crack, if it is really bad you might want to stich it together with zip ties like a bumper on a drift car. Then you spread a fuckton of heavy duty PL adhesive (I think that's what it's called) or whatever the strongest adhesive for polycarbonate (I think) at the hardware store. Let it dry, then do the opposite side, then do another layer on the outside.
My box was missing the lock core but the latches still work so I just bent up one of those toolbox latches and lock it with an outdoor specific lock. You have to fingerfuck the lock core hole to get it to latch and It's janky as fuck but the only time it froze on me was when it was like -10F after some sleet. All in all I spent like $30 for adhesive and hardware, the box was left on the side of the road
Box is key. So much more versatile. I put pretty much all of my ski gear up there, you never have to worry about not having enough room. And it can hold other things if you're taking a road trip or something. The rack can only hold skis and they were always so dirty by the time I got home.
arnie_grape
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you can't hide bodies in a ski rack
Thisismyusethegw
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Box by far. Throw skis in there as well as fishing rods and camping gear during the summer.
grilled_steeze
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Only downside to my box is that we get like 8mpg less with it on. Still gets better milage than my bare roof forester tho
freeballer
Member
Box if you can afford it. The racks expose your skis to mag chloride and/or road salt that will fuck up your skis if you don't wipe them down after a ride to the ski hill. You can end up with a lot of corrosive grime on your skis with racks.
Zypher
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I got my box for free since I work at a rack shop but all said and done; I probably would've bought one anyways. They're multi use, have a lock so nobody's stealing your shit, and are solid in every other aspect. The ski racks are a good option (Especially Rockymounts and the Yakima Fatcat) but the box will help you lug more shit everywhere all season. My volvo has enough room in the back to fit a queen bed so with a box I can just put a mattress in the back and the rest of my camping stuff up top with no problemo. If you're ever in Oregon looking for a box, ill hit you up with a lil discount if you wanted to buy one. Just in case you're looking online, I have a Yakima Skybox 16.