 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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A few possibilities herekosciosco:
http://www.roofbox.co.uk/ski-snowboard-carriers/
I've used a magnetic rack by Fapa for years - I bought it in Italy (where they were made) for about £35 - which (IIRC) was about half the UK price at the time. Excellent and fits any car without a glass sunroof. However, a Google search for them draws a blank - mustn't be available any more  - though I've seen them at car hire places abroad in recent times. An alternative (non-Fapa) is available here for £111, along with other ski-carrying possibilities:
http://www.autow.com/searchresults.aspx
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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I use the Thule ones also…really easy to fit and use.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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If possible put the skis inside the car, but if you have to put them on the roof duck tape plastic bags over the bindings. The thule racks are fine.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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I use the Thule 746 ones and am perfectly happy with them - I did have a cheaper pair but I lent them to a friend who lost the key!
I only use them on days out in preference to putting wet skis in the car - driving a long distance (eg to the Alps/airport) skis go inside the car.
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I have just bought a second hand pair of Thule ski/snowboard racks for my Brand New Rhino Racks with the Aero Bars look very nice the ski rack will hold up to 6 pairs of skis and only cost $150NZ new in shops they are $349 on special so very happy with finding that they were on an auction site. 
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To yellow Pyranha I am sorry I didn't read your post before I posted as I have the Thule 6P 727 series ski racks. They are really worth buying great quality I think.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Recently bought Thule 726s from here for £59 delivered - a signficant saving.
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I have Thule Xtenders, but they're expensive - not worth it really, for the odd week here and there.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Kosciusko, what type of car do you have? If you have roof bars that go across the car then you will have to ensure whatever ski holder you consider will fit the roof bar profile. If the car has roof rails, running in line with the direction of travel of the car, then you may have to purchase bars too. Most car manufacturers retail vehicle specific racks but can be pricey - some even used rebadged Thule components.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I used the Thule 746 last year on the standard Thule square bars which worked well enough. When I changed my car, I had to get new bars (ended up with the Thule Wingbar Edge) and subsequently had big problems trying to find a ski rack that had enough height clearance for ski bindings. I ended up with the Atera Nova 6 Uplifted from roofbox.co.uk and have no complaints at all so far. It was also the most aerodynamic uplifted rack I could find.
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You know it makes sense.
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What about a sportube?
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