Ski Roof Racks

What to focus on when choosing ski and snowboard roof racks

Capacity

Before purchase, consider how many pairs of skis or snowboards you will usually carry.

• Cross-country and classic downhill skis – depending on the width, a roof rack can accommodate two to six pairs of skis.
• Carving skis - their uneven curved shape means they generally take up more space than classic downhill skis.
• Snowboards - large and space-consuming, not compatible with some roof rack types.

Attachment systems

Ski roof racks are fastened to cross bars using mounts or through T-slot carrier bars (in this case, you have to buy an adapter). Neither solution is objectively better than the other; it all depends on user preferences.

Practical features and functions

• Lock - protects your equipment from theft.
• Raised profile or adjustable height - enables seamless mounting of skis and snowboards with higher bindings without the risk of scratching the roof.

Inserting skis or snowboards into roof racks

After opening the ski rack, place the equipment in the rack and close it again. Due to aerodynamic resistance, place downhill or cross-country skis so that their tips are facing backwards. Otherwise, the equipment may cause the car roof to vibrate when you are driving. Before leaving, make sure your skis or snowboards are firmly attached to the racks.