 Poster: A snowHead
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Has anybody used magnetic mounted ski racks for taking two sets of skis on top of a car?
I have searched the discussions on it, and I certainly wouldn't use it for driving to the alps, but thinking of in the UK driving to the airport (including motorways)?
They certainly look and easy option but slightly nervous at the same time.
Any thoughts appreciated.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@NickyJ, used them in deux alpes from geneva. They were fine
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Sat 11-02-17 12:48; edited 1 time in total
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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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Which style were they? We have found several which mount the skis with different orientation and styles, and different mechanisms for sides attaching them to the into the doors to ensure no side slip.
However that is very encouraging.
We wouldn't need them if the kids didn't fight so much when forced to sits side by side with the two-third split put down. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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We have threatened that! It would be a much quieter ride 
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@NickyJ, er...the ones we were given. As i recall a magnetic disc at each end and that was it.
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| NickyJ wrote: |
Has anybody used magnetic mounted ski racks for taking two sets of skis on top of a car?
I have searched the discussions on it, and I certainly wouldn't use it for driving to the alps, but thinking of in the UK driving to the airport (including motorways)?
They certainly look and easy option but slightly nervous at the same time.
Any thoughts appreciated. |
Yes we have used the magnetic ski rack to drive to the Alps (863 miles each way) and back numerous times. No problems at all. All your problems are psychological. I could dig out the make and a photo if you were interested. We actually bought them from Decathlon in Albertville.
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It may sound obvious, but make sure your roof is magnetic before using. We reserved a ski rack with a rental car from, I think, Chambery airport, and some of the cars available were Peugeots, with largely glass roofs. I'm not sure if the racks provided were magnetic or suction, because the skis fitted inside anyway.
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| Jerby wrote: |
| NickyJ wrote: |
Has anybody used magnetic mounted ski racks for taking two sets of skis on top of a car?
I have searched the discussions on it, and I certainly wouldn't use it for driving to the alps, but thinking of in the UK driving to the airport (including motorways)?
They certainly look and easy option but slightly nervous at the same time.
Any thoughts appreciated. |
Yes we have used the magnetic ski rack to drive to the Alps (863 miles each way) and back numerous times. No problems at all. All your problems are psychological. I could dig out the make and a photo if you were interested. We actually bought them from Decathlon in Albertville. |
That would be great! Thanks.
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| holidayloverxx wrote: |
| @NickyJ, er...the ones we were given. As i recall a magnetic disc at each end and that was it. |
suspected that would be the answer.
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We used one of these for a few seasons on our Punto.
Initially the base of square magnetic material mounted on semi-flexible square worked really well, but as it aged and became less flexible the surface area in contact with the curved roof was reduced - however it continued to work fine, until the hinge mechanism rusted.
Now we just use a ski box with some holes drilled in the bottom for drainage, no faffing around with straps or similar.
We just chuck the snowboards in there - job done.
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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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@NickyJ, I was dubious when first given magnetic ski racks. But they've worked fine on several rental cars in the alps, including at autoroute speeds. Just stuck on roof with magnet, no other fixings or straps to vehicle.
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No problems with scratching the paint? Would you be content with them 800 miles each way on your own car?
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You know it makes sense.
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| Orange200 wrote: |
| No problems with scratching the paint? Would you be content with them 800 miles each way on your own car? |
Ensure roof and magnetic plates are clean, then no issue with scratches. They are on my own car.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| NickyJ wrote: |
| Jerby wrote: |
| NickyJ wrote: |
Has anybody used magnetic mounted ski racks for taking two sets of skis on top of a car?
I have searched the discussions on it, and I certainly wouldn't use it for driving to the alps, but thinking of in the UK driving to the airport (including motorways)?
They certainly look and easy option but slightly nervous at the same time.
Any thoughts appreciated. |
Yes we have used the magnetic ski rack to drive to the Alps (863 miles each way) and back numerous times. No problems at all. All your problems are psychological. I could dig out the make and a photo if you were interested. We actually bought them from Decathlon in Albertville. |
That would be great! Thanks. |
They are Blitz Rack System. They were 39.95 euros from Intersport. Carry 2 pairs of ski's. An excellent buy. The product number is 635008-K51-001-01
Hope that helps.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@Jerby, thanks it does indeed
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