Would it work well as a ski rack? I would be putting skis in a ski bag and then strapping the bag across the trunk on this rack.
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Sure just as long as your skis aren't overhanging the edge of the car. It's a really sturdy rack.
1158969
If your car already has cross bars that go from drivers side to passenger side (one if front and one toward the rear) this will easily attach to those bars so you can put your skis on them. The Thule fits via a hard rubber strip that goes under the existing cross bar. the only issue that I'd foresee is if the cross bars on your car are too wide for your skis, but I'd doubt that would be the case.
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This is a great rack. We mount two sets of skis (one at a time--it's tough to get it to close when the skis are paired up). You could easily mount a third set. If you can get it to close with the skis paired up you could fit 4 pairs. With the wide tips and tails of today's skis it can't hold more than that.
251082
well if you have a rack in the back it might be possiblebut from what I've seen it looks like you might have to get a little creative. I did see a sport bike one time with It on.
320543
I have not used it for skis, but I would think it should so long as there is a way to secure the skis to the carrier.
521266
I do not believe that these panniers are designed for that type of rack. The bags will probably rub against the spokes, which would not be good.
527527
Thanks for the inquiry. This is a universal bag made for sport bike applications but can be used with luggage rack or on rear seat.Best regardsRichard
1141046
I have a rack as well. as long as it not past the back of your tire, i think it would be fine. good luck
491750
Front to back rails would be more than sufficient. My cars don't even have rails, and the straps were long enough to go inside the car and fasten to one another. Any Rails would be Zero issue for this bag. I would also recommend the "anti skid" mat, if you were looking for maximum security. It was pretty inexpensive, and gave me extra piece of mind (considering i had no rails)
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I have not but I stacked two wave ski's (like surfboards) on it and it held it fine. the strap is meant more to hold boards, they have a larger surface for the straps to bite into Also I'd worry about the edges. That said, I'm sure you with some caution you could make it work.
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I'm no expert but I agree with you. This bag should sit flat on your roof and just use the rack to secure it. This does include straps to secure using your doors. I believe they even make a smaller size bag that may fit your vehicle better.
2150720
Depends how thick the skis are. I just move the racks further apart to close them on the thinner parts of the skis.
1860872
I don't think this could be used in this fashion. Possible, but doesn't seem at all practical. I use the large size pool "noodles" to move my yak from trunk to roof. Works like a charm . I use two, one gets me to the roof and then add the second to the back end. Just roll the yak on the noodle. I leave them in place to protect the roof for tie-down.
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It should be fine. The rack is secured (strap tightening) inside the car so as long as it is secured tightly you should have no problem.
2011459
Andrew, funny you should ask that. Finding a luggage rack for my motorcycle has been more difficult than I thought and I actually use this bag on the sissy bar backrest with it facing me. It's actually kind of nice because it acts as a bit of a backrest to when i lean back. But to answer your question, yeah, it would work just fine like that. The thick sizable velcro straps that hold it onto your sissy bar make it pretty versatile for many backrests.Hope that helps.
1406513
I would recommend getting a ski/snowboard rack - you'll have a much easier, more reliable time.
489730
It is a tunnel bag - it is designed to fit OVER the seat. It will likely not work with a rack.