Yah. I've seen the pass-thru mod post. But it looks like it'd be a hassle to wriggle the board in and out around the bindings. Plus, the rails are just cool lookin
A snowboard and/or skis will fit right through the center with both seats folded down. Just remove the plastic trunk panel and push the buttons on the top edge of the opening and the seats will pop down. It may not be ideal for going skiing/boarding every weekend but if you only make it up a few times a year it is better than having skuffs on your hood from a rack.