Poster: A snowHead
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Anyone care to recommend some? It needs to be able to carry at least 1 set of skis and 2 snowboards, I'm looking at the Thule ones at the moment, the 600mm ones are about £60...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Don't use them. Tie the ski bags and snowboard bags to the bars directly.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've done that ^^
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Mosha Marc, 1400-1800 miles every year thus, for the last 20 years.
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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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comprex, how does that work out travelling through heavy rain on the motorways?
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achilles, the bags are double layer 600 denier nylon with a lining inside; they are just fine in rain and the contents don't get wet. I fancy it actually saves a bit of fuel over having the skis out in the air because the profile is smoother and lower, but the savings is too small to clearly show up in the fuel logs.
Once the system is sorted, it also makes for really fast transfer from plane to rental vehicle, without having to spend time unpacking bags and re-stacking snowboards and skis to fit rental racks.
The only problem thus far has been use of rubber bungees at -30C: the load is just as secure, but it takes an incredible amount of fuss to undo rubber ties that have been pre-stretched then frozen solid.
I will grant that there is a moderate security concern, I've been fairly confident with two 5mm steel cables and corresponding locks.
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I got the Thule 727 - great bit of kit. Remember when it says it'll carry x number of skis they're basing this on ye olde skinny skis not today's wider ones, so if in doubt go as big as you can. You're fuel consumption will go up as well - mine dropped from 47mpg to 36!
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Get a roof box, then you can carry other kit in it as well. More expensive, but there's some good deals on ebay.
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Get a box.... we use one which houses 6 skis and then can tour around anywhere on a daily basis.
Do it properly... best way to travel, bar none, IMV, if you get the car right.
Looking forward to next year's trip already...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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hmm, getting a large box that fits onto a Clio might be an issue but I'll look into it
It might be easier and cheaper to pickup a weather proof ski bag and strap it down, I need a new bag anyhow...
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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'm not sure about driving all the way to the Alps but one of these is excellent for getting from Chambery to where-ever:
http://www.handirackuk.com/
And much better than those crappy magnetic ones that the car hire places manage to charge a fortune for.
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You know it makes sense.
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I agree it might be an issue, but how the hell do you fit all your luggage in a Clio?
Last edited by You know it makes sense. on Tue 23-06-09 17:49; edited 1 time in total
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Scottland, Go for the roof box lots of room for other stuff would you like to buy some unused chains i may have some that will fit.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Roof boxes are great.
But I suspect may bust the £60 budget.
I strap 'em on with these
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Helen Beaumont wrote: |
I agree it might be an issue, but how the hell do you fit all your luggage in a Clio? |
Pack light!
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Used them for years - 4 months a year, work well, but they definitely cost a lot more in gas compared to a roof box.
Thule are the way to go. Had an expensive set of Yakima ones due to fitting issues on my new car, and they fell apart after a year. Pro Rack ones never inspired me with confidence either, so now use a roof box.
Definitely wouldn't strap bags to the bars. Too much hassle for regular use, and having to leave wet bags inside the car all day isn't great.
Re the Thule 727 - 4 snowboards is fine, but it's a fairly tight fit if the boards are wide, so the positioning of the bars may need to be changed to get the clamps over the boards at a narrower point.
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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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Happily using the Thule Snowpack Extender which slides out to one side so it make it easier to load/unload skis/snowboards. The rack goes on the first ski day and stays on all winter as its a bit of a hassle to put on and take off.
I also have a ski box but that only gets used driving to and from resorts or when I need to carry more stuff. I find the Snowpack is more convenient for daily use.
Each have their own advantages/disadvantages. Both will effect your fuel consumption. I don’t really notice which one consumes more as winter driving here in Norway increases my fuel consumption by 20-30% anyway.
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@Spoon, I ended up buying the Thule 727 which I think is the long running predecessor to the snowpack without the slide. Thiought it was good value at just under £100 for 60cm of loading area and should serve me well for many years.
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why not look at a roof box?
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@Mr.Egg, only for use locally in our valley. 7kms max each way.
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