 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, I need to carry some skis on my car. I'm thinking about using a magnetic ski rack, but I have some questions about how It works.
Could someone help me to clarify the following doubts ?
* Can I drive with a magnetic ski rack when it rains or snows ?
* How fast can I drive with a magnetic skis rack ?
* Is it safe to carry skis on a magnetic ski rack ?
Thanks in advance.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Based on personal experience...
Rain / snow - no issue.
Speed - normal speeds, there's a bit more wind noise but I've driven on motorways at 130kmh.
Safe - seems to be, they've never budged. The racks I used had a plastic toggle on a strap that you wedge into the door as you close it to give you a bit of extra security, but they didn't move.
All that said, I get why you're worried  I was sceptical, but they seemed fine with 4 pairs of skis on.
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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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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thank you very much, I have a Decathlon near my house, I'm going to see if they have that model.
In my case, my daughters are too young to drive so I won't have that problem, .
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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@jordiporto, …the note about cleaning both car and mag surface is really vital - bit of grit = large scratch
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@valais2, and the magnets pick up metal particles
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@davidof What do you mean that magnets collect metal particles ?, Can magnetic ski rack spoil the car paint ?
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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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| jordiporto wrote: |
| @davidof What do you mean that magnets collect metal particles ?, Can magnetic ski rack spoil the car paint ? |
I've never had an issue but I've pulled mine out of the garage after a summer and one had a tack stuck to the base, if you put it on the roof without noticing it will leave a dent and not stick securely. You just need to give them a brush, wipe.
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Thanks for the clarification, I'm going to clean the car roof and the magnetic ski rack before installing it.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Don't work on my car (aluminium roof). My mate has some but also has some damage to the roof where they have been. Whether he hasn't disengaged the magnets correctly I don't know but the damage is there to see.
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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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@Chris_n, yes that seems to a common experience …
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