EX 35 ski/snowboard rack system?

[pdowney]

Just got my EX35 and haven't had any luck finding a ski rack system compatible with the side rails. Are the cross bars necessary? Is the car too new for Yakima/Thule? Any other suggestions? Hurry! Its snowing!

[gregbeaton]

I put a Thule system on my EX about a month ago. The 450 Crossroad feet attach to the factory rails perfectly. I then put LB50 Load Bars on, which I got cut to 47" from 50" to fit the EX perfectly. Add a 870XT - Fairing (Small) to cut down on wind noise. Once you got that on the car, you can put any Thule box or ski/snowboard system on it. I got an Ascent 1100, fits 5-6 pairs of skis/snowboards.

So what you need from Thule:

450 Crossroad, LB50 Load Bars, 870XT - Fairing (Small) & whatever box / rack you want.

On a side note, my dealership in Calgary Alberta told me mine was the 1st EX they saw with a Thule system on it.

[dividedhighw]

Good to know, Greg - thanks! Welcome both, to NICO!!

Cheers,David

[pdowney]

Greg - Thanks for the precise info! The rack will certainly be needed this season.

[yorker]

I think this is what you're looking for, to mount a ski/snowboard rack without the crossbars.

http://www.amazon.com/Thule-54...r=8-6

[therealrico]

This is my product which works really well, http://www.winterracks.com

I plan on offering a ski version very shortly. It is completely safe and works really well.