Ski rack comparison - Thule vs Yakima vs Rhino-Rack

A ski rack allows for quick, easy-to-use, and secure transportation of your skis. Let us recommend the ideal carrier for you!

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Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack all make great products. Their ski and snowboard racks are no different. Which one you'll decide to buy might depend on several things including price or being invested in a particular base system already. Fact is all of the racks are awesome and you won't go wrong with buying any of them.

The first thing to look at is the type of ski rack you need. Depending on your vehicle and load requirements you might opt for either a crossbar mounted rack, hitch mounted rack or even a rooftop cargo box.

If you already have roof rack fitted to your car, then crossbar mounted ski racks is the most sensible choice.

All three the ski racks listed have easy to use mounting systems that attach directly to the crossbars with a clamping system. The Thule, Yakima and Rhino rack accommodates a variety of bar profiles, from Aerobars to square bars and all options in between.

Capacity

The next consideration is how much gear you actually want to carry. We suggest buying a rack with more capacity than you normally use for the times you need to carry an extra set of skis or extra snowboard.

The Rhino rack 695mm is a beast and can carry up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards! To make sure all your toys are secure, it features lockable jaws that will make any thief think twice before trying to liberate your stuff.

Safety is always the primary concern when carrying gear on your vehicle. The soft padding in the jaws not only prevents any damage at the clamping points but also keeps your gear secure.