Comments on: Thule 91725 Flat Top Ski Carrier

By: William Henderson Jr.

William Henderson Jr. — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:44:17 +0000

This is a very good ski rack that fits on most existing car racks – it fit perfectly on my Lexus RX 350. The only issue is installing it; which requires the use of a special hex allen head wrench (included) for 8 nut & bolts. I have looked for a matching driver bit for a drill gun, but have not found one yet so you will need to use the very small hex allen wrench to turn and install 8 nuts and bolts. Otherwise, this is a very easy to use rack that holds six skis and can be operated with ski gloves on your hands.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: N. Lyback

N. Lyback — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:30:09 +0000

Product met my expectations. Easy to install to Nissan Murana 2005 with crossbars. Product was cheaper at Amazon than at [...].
Rating: 4 / 5

By: BHG

BHG — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:41:52 +0000

Good value. The amazon description is incorrect. This rack will fit almost any factory bar. It was super easy to install and works great. I have a pretty low profile factory cross bar and mine and my husbands skis fit back to back with no clearance issues. I haven’t tried it out for snowboards yet though. I’ll have to see if my friends fit. But over all very happy.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Don B.

Don B. — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:39:46 +0000

This winter I finally got sick of loading my skis (downhill and crosscountry) into the cargo compartment of my MDX. After some basic research, I concluded that this Thule would fit the need.

As usual with Amazon, the order was accepted, filled, and shipped quickly and efficiently – keeping me informed via email every step of the way.

I am not a handyman type guy but this rack could not have been easier to install. 10 minutes in the garage and the only tool needed was a special allen type wrench that was included with the rack! We loaded two pairs of downhill skis yesterday and a single pair of cross country skis today. Both were handled easily and quickly. Although our drive to the ski area isn’t long, there was no noticeable wind noise or vibration from the rack. It’s easy to load and unload although with a high SUV and a short person you’ll probably have to open a car door and step up on the car to reach the back of the rack.

The only trepidation I had was with the enclosed documentation. There is a list of vehicles that this rack will fit and it is NOT the same as the online list. I panicked when my year of MDX was not listed after researching it thoroughly online. It did fit, just an outdated insert, I guess.

To paraphrase an insurance commercial, the instructions and assembly are “so easy a caveman could do it.”

Very happy with the product so far.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Andrew L. Kora

Andrew L. Kora — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:28:15 +0000

The item is exactly as described and works great. Fits perfectly with my Thule bars (I have the square ones). I also feel like $117 is a pretty good price for the ability to carry four boards or pairs skis. Really, the base rack and my bike carriers are were crazy expensive, so I’m thrilled to find this for cheaper.

That being said, I do feel the build quality in these is a little flimsy, even plasticky. The clamps that attach the carrier to the bars don’t seem very rigid. Also, the install is really tedious–8 screws that you have to insert with a special-shaped allen wrench. That also means these aren’t terribly secure. With enough ambition, someone could steel the carrier pretty easily.

Anyway, great item, all around. Despite what I just said, my boards felt safe and secure on the highway. The rack does its job and at $117 the price is/was right. I’ve seen these go normally for $150ish…to me that’s a little too much for what you get.
Rating: 4 / 5