Snowboard/Ski Racks

"Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish" (mrfist) 12/09/2014 at 03:45 • Filed to: Winter, Roof rack

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So a few months back the FiST got it's roof racks but now I need more stuff.

Now that the tire situation is all handled the FiST is almost in full winter mode but I still need a snowboard/ski rack so I can take trips to the Alps.

I have the square bars, does anyone know where I can get a cheap-ish snowboard rack? It only needs to hold two boards and has to mount on the bars I have. Thanks, Oppo!

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 12/09/2014 at 03:47

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Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 12/09/2014 at 03:50

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That's plan b, it would probably actually work if I used enough tape but I'd have to bring extra for the return trip, after a few years and many, many trips the cost of tape might outweigh the cost of a real carrier

davedave1111 > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 12/09/2014 at 06:58

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It depends how cheap you want to go, but a snowboard holder is about the easiest thing imaginable to build. All you need is a bit of padding to go under the boards, and a bar corresponding to each roofrack bar to sandwich them in place. You could presumably hold the bar down with some short ratchet straps which cost a couple of quid each, but zip ties or something would work if you're really looking to do it on the cheap.

That aside, if you don't mind spending a bit of money on a ready-made one, you might be better off with a towbar-mounted carrier. Depends on whether you need the rack for luggage as well. I'm surprised they aren't more common, because if they're the right shape, they actually improve aerodynamics rather than creating extra drag.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > davedave1111 12/09/2014 at 07:20

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Well I don't have a tow hitch so that's out of the question.

Ratchet straps would definitely work but it isn't exactly ideal.

I could look into building something though, I was just looking to not spend the $100+.

davedave1111 > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 12/09/2014 at 07:28

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Well, the cheapest way is to pad the roof-rack bars, then lay the boards on, then more padding, then lay two bits of PSE wood across and ratchet-strap/zip-tie each bit of wood at both ends.

Instead of buying timber you could use bits of old broom-handle, or whatever you have lying around or can find cheap. Total cost using free timber and zip-ties would be about a dollar for a bag of zip-ties.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 12/09/2014 at 09:12

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How much was your set of roof racks?

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. 12/09/2014 at 09:16

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They were a gift but I want to say they were like ~$400.

DrScientist > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 12/09/2014 at 10:03

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roof racks good.

check out a roof rack shop. they exist here in the states. i got this thule bar setup used in seattle for less than $100. put my ski holder on it, that is usually on the car below, and bingo. new winter grand tourer.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > DrScientist 12/09/2014 at 10:12

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I haven't seen a roof rack store here in Germany, and paying in euros eats my paycheck much faster than dollars. I would like to find a used carrier because that's a hell of a lot cheaper.

DrScientist > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 12/09/2014 at 10:15

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right. i bought the thule setup on the jaguar used from a rack store. sorry if i didn't make that clear.

go check out a ski shop or a bike shop. sometimes they will have old racks lying around they'll sell for cheap.

or fashion something with wood and bunjee cords like we did for those tires on the porsche.

necessity is the mother of invention. :)

Stephen the Canuck > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 12/09/2014 at 15:03

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