Ski rack ideas?

[Bastian]

Just curious as to what any of you guys are running for ski racks. I'm looking at getting them here: http://www.mazdastuff.com/product.cfm?ProductID=957
Which would involve buying these: http://www.mazdastuff.com/product.cfm?ProductID=1063

Or just getting this from Yakima: http://yakima.com/shop/snow/top/powderhound-wlocks

Any thoughts? What do my fellow P5 drivers/skiers use?

Thanks, happy new year guys

 

[Balls]

I bought some thule racks off ebay for cheap, then drilled some holes in them and the roof rack and screwed them on. Works fine for the few times I get out and doesn't take too long to undo. With both the factory racks and the thule racks being aluminum I don't have to worry about rust issues

 

[Bastian]

I ended up ordering some Yakima ButtonDown Aero's from here: http://www.orsracksdirect.com/yakima-snowboard-ski-rack-buttondown-aero-8003070.html

I'll let you guys know how it goes.

 

[Bastian]

Just to update this, I got the racks a few weeks ago and installed them on the factory crossbars with no problems. I have used them on a couple of ski trips and they've been good, even in moderately heavy wind at highway speeds. They feel nice and durable, definitely would recommend them to anyone looking to get ski racks with factory racks. Hard to find a good ski rack system that costs $99 shipped to your door.

Wind noise isn't too bad compared to other racks I've heard, I may end up getting a fairing. It really isn't too noticeable unless it's windy and the racks are loaded. Nothing some music can't fix (2thumbs)

here's a pic of them with a pair of skis loaded:

and a pic of them installed on the car:

They fill the roof out quite nicely.

Any questions, just let me know