YAKIMA - PowderHound 6 Ski & Snowboard Mount, Fits Up to 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Snowboards, Rides Quietly, Fits Most Roof Racks, Black

These were purchased in preparation for a trip. The shipping was extremely quick (thank you, Amazon), and I immediately noticed that the box only fit two snowboards or four skis. I was initially concerned, but after a quick test fit, it's clear that you can fit at least four snowboards (or two boards and two skis) on there. (See photos. ) br>br>It was relatively simple to get everything set up. Because I'm OCD, it took me a little longer, but it was pretty straightforward overall; my only gripe is with the clamps. They only have rubber padding on the top half, leaving the bottom half exposed to your racks. Although it shouldn't be a problem, a little extra protection would be nice because most rack systems aren't cheap, and long-term wear is a possibility. br>br>I'll keep you updated after the first trip to see how they hold up. br>br>*mounted on whispbar flushbars, which are now also owned by Yakima. They're called aero blades, I believe.

Sergio Albert

| May 06, 2021

First and foremost, this rack will undoubtedly accommodate six pairs of skis. My fiancé is a professional skier, so we threw on 6 pairs of her skis and they fit perfectly, though you might only be able to fit about 5 pairs if you use wider skis. However, one issue is that the packaging is deceiving. It says on the box that it can only hold two pairs of skis. On one side of the box, it only says that it can hold six pairs of shoes. As a result, there's a typo on the box.

Amina Charles

| Aug 30, 2021

This Yamika snowboard rack is incredibly simple to set up and use. When you get them, the box says it can only hold two boards, but the amazon listing says it can hold four, but don't let that deter you; you can definitely hold four snowboards (two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two - two two - two - two - two - one - one - one - one with the bindings facing up). Some reviews claimed that these could be easily removed from the roof and your belongings stolen, but I must disagree. It would take a long time for someone to remove the entire rack, especially if it is properly installed. br>br>The ONLY drawback to these racks is the unbearable whistle they make when they're empty (and not carrying any boards). Because I couldn't stand the wind noise/whistle, I had to take the racks down the day we returned from our trip.

Blaire Diaz

| Jan 02, 2021

I decided to spend a little more on these because there weren't many options for ski roof racks on here. They were incredibly simple to install in my Outback and worked flawlessly for the most part (getting me to the top of the mountain). br>br>A serious problem arose on the first day of skiing at Keystone on opening day. I had just removed my skis from the roof and was about to close them up when the snowboard-like closing mechanism on these roof racks completely snapped off. Fortunately, I had a bungee cord to keep the front rack closed after skiing, but I can't seem to find a replacement part for this (which seems odd, given how easily this part can break). br>br>Overall, I'm confident that these roof racks are excellent. This closing mechanism, however, concerns me, and people should be aware of this before purchasing this product; I was cautious with them because I saw this as a potential problem before I left for the trip, so if anyone does purchase these, treat them carefully when cold.

Ezra Thornton

| Feb 23, 2021

It was a breeze to get everything up and running. The anti-war message was particularly appealing to us. features that deter theft The only drawback is that it begins to whistle around 25 miles per hour. This is aggravating because I expect some noise, but not at such low speeds.

Autumn Wong

| Apr 21, 2021

Rhino rack is superior. They have a high-quality feel to them. They're also 5 stars for the money. It is for financial gain. They have very little wind noise, which I can hear between 35 and 40 miles per hour. At 45 miles per hour, even the tiniest amount of music drowns out the wind noise; however, Yakima sells a more expensive option that claims to reduce wind noise, so if that's a concern, you could spend the extra money. However, for the price, I believe they are an excellent choice. I've had rhino racks before, but these seem to be of higher quality.

Knox CHADWICK

| Nov 08, 2021

This ski rack was simple to use and did the job well. I bought the 6-pack. We had 5 pairs of skis, so it was a tight fit on the ski rack. The rack's lock was a fantastic addition. This rack met our needs and was simple to use, so I would recommend it to others.

Musa McKenzie

| Aug 29, 2021

You'd think the Powderhound "6" would come equipped with six skis - but it doesn't. Even if that meant three pairs of skis, the box only lists two. If it's not a powder day and you're skiing fatties, you might be able to get three sets on there. Simply put, the number 6 is deceptive. It's purely a marketing ploy. It also has locks, but no keys or instructions. What good are locks if they don't have a key? Finally, a special type of Allen Wrench with a hole in the end is required for proper installation - A tamper-proof hex key is also known as a hex key. Few people will have these on hand, and the manual makes no mention of it. Oh, no, there was no instruction manual.

Willow Mullins

| Aug 30, 2021