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Which ROOF RACK? Yakima or Thule?

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Old 11-29-2003, 11:47 AM
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Default Which ROOF RACK? Yakima or Thule?

I need a roof rack sooner rather then later to hold one snowboard and a pair of skis. I checked clairparts.com and I like Audi OEM which is I think made by Thule, but there other options available. Who have some experience, pros/cons regarding mounting, taking down, ease of operation, noise etc.

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OEM is the way to go, perfect fit....
Old 11-29-2003, 12:40 PM
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Default I Have the Thule System

Works great, no problems with the fairing fitting on the windshield like I had with my old Passat. No problems with it so far...Pieced it together on eBay for significantly less than it would have ran me buying at a local store or from Thule.
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we've had the same thule on like 6-7 cars, works great.
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They are more or less equal. Get the one you find cheaper or the one you think looks better
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Default Here we go...

I don't know where you live, but if there is an REI store close by or you don't mind buying on the web go to REI.COM. Their prices on Yakima are better than most bike shops. As far as Thule vs.Yakima, Thule has come a long way to catch up. It realy depends on what you will use the rack for. Consider present and future needs. Then price both. I bought Yakima, but that was before Thule really had anything comparable.
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Default I like Thule racks and Yakima carriers.

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