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Wakeboard in Ski/Snowboard Rack?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by joshthom, Apr 18, 2011.

  1. Apr 18, 2011 at 5:07 PM
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    What's up guys? New member here from West Texas. We do quite a bit of wakeboarding in the summer down here and I'm wondering if anyone has ever attempted to use the Thule or Yakima Ski/snowboard racks to carry a wakeboard. On several websites, I've seen it advertised to be able to accommodate a wakeboard, however I've yet to see any proof! Let me know if you (or someone you know) has done this. Also pics would be muchly appreciated!

    Thanks everyone!
     
  2. Apr 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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    done it. works fine. can only fit one however in my experience. sadly no photos, but carried it 2500 miles on my ski rack no issues.
     
  3. Apr 18, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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    Right on. Thanks for the prompt reply. Which type of rack did you do this with?

    Maybe if I purchase the one that is made for 4 snowboards I'll be able to fit two wakeboards...we shall see.
     
  4. Apr 18, 2011 at 10:32 PM
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    i have the rack designed for 4 snowboards. Yakima big powderhound.
     
  5. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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    Awesome. Thanks a lot man.
     
  6. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:30 AM
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    Yea snowboard racks work, ski racks don't
     
  7. Apr 19, 2011 at 2:19 PM
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    The yakima and thule racks are made for both skis and snowboards. I.E. The Big Powderhound.

    So, I'm not sure how to reply to your input...
     
  8. Apr 19, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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    the yakima racks are all universal, I.E. Fat Cats and Powderhounds.
    the thule racks are either universal or ski/snowboard specific, I.E. Flat Tops, Snowboard Carrier, Snow Cat, VS. the Ski Carrier

    there are many other manufacturers out there that produce racks for Skiis and snowboards, or Just skiis, or Just snowboards.


    If you did not know that some racks are designed strictly for skiis, I do appologize for not being more specific in my previous post.


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