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  Rack Warehouse: Winter Sport Carrying Options  Do you like winter sports such as skiing or snowboarding? Do you have a vehicle, but are not sure what your options are for carrying your equipment? Since there are quite a few options available, you’ll need to figure out what matters to you the most.  Some things to think about are:  Do you have a rack system installed on your vehicle?  Do you already own a bitch hitch rack that you can use to your advantage?  Are you looking for something weather resistant that will keep your equipment out of the elements?  Do you have a particular taste or style preference for your vehicle?  Option 1: If you already have a rack on your vehicle, a rooftop cargo box might be a good choice for you. There are many different cargo box options available.  The Inno Wedge in particular is incredibly sleek and modern looking.  Whereas the Thule Force is a more classic option that can fit and carry bulkier car...

With a 500 pound carrying capacity and two tiers of load bars to space out your gear, Yakima's new EasyRider High Trailer can easily handle all of your outdoor needs - and all at the same time! The 8008129 EasyRider High will allow you to carry your fishing kayaks, recreational kayaks, canoes, or even light loads of construction and yard materials at waist or chest height - eliminating the need to lift these awkward items onto your roof rack. Plus, your gear is always in sight for added piece-of-mind while traveling. The EasyRider will carry kayaks and canoes up to 19 feet long, and heavy boats are no problem with a 350 pound rating on the top tier bars and a 500 pound overall carrying capacity. A wide range of accessories from Yakima (and other brands) are compatible with the EasyRider's 78" HD crossbars, and Yakima SkyRise rooftop tents can be mounted to the top crossbars in conjunction with the 8008127 TentKit. The EasyRider's large tires and shocks will give you...

Are you getting ready for a serious fishing trip? Need to transport your heavy fishing kayak? Look no further than the Yakima 8004091 BigCatch - they're perfect for hauling heavy fishing and sit-on-top kayaks. The BigCatch transports kayaks on their hull and can handle kayaks in a variety of hull shapes and sizes up to 150 pounds. Felt pads on the rear saddles allow for easy loading and unloading while soft rubber grip pads on all four saddles ensure a solid, stable ride for your kayak. Tool-free mounting hardware mounts quickly and easily to nearly any crossbar design. The Yakima BigCatch Kayak Saddles quickly install, without tools, to Yakima, Thule, Malone, Rhino-Rack and most factory installed roof rack crossbars. (If you have the original Yakima roundbars, the BigCatch Roundbar Adapter Kit can be used to prevent the cradles from rotating around the bars.) The Yakima 4091 BigCatch Kit includes all four saddles with mounting hardware, heavy-duty tie down straps, and bow/ster...

If you're looking for a new hitch rack to kick off bike season this spring, check out the Yakima 8002464 SwingDaddy . This rack takes very minimal assembly - requiring you to install one bolt with the included wrench. The integrated locking SpeedKnob makes installing the SwingDaddy to your hitch fast and tool-free while securing your SwingDaddy against theft. With easy to use ZipStrip bike cradles and a superb swing-away feature giving you complete access to your hatch or tailgate, the SwingDaddy is a great bike rack at a reasonable price. We're currently offering 20% off on the SwingDaddy - so get yours today!

        We installed a Whispbar roof rack on a 2012 Nissan Rogue yesterday. It turned out to be a very solid fit, but it did give us some trouble at the beginning. Every once in a while, a roof rack install doesn't go quite as smoothly as you'd hoped. Maybe you dropped a bolt  on the ground and it ran and hid in a deep, dark corner of your garage. Maybe you measured in centimeters instead of inches (don't laugh-it's only funny until YOU do it). Maybe you missed a step in the instructions. Or maybe your rack just needs a little fine ...

    If you believe that roof racks should be seen and not heard, you'll love the new Whispbar by Yakima. With an eye-catching low profile style that rivals the best factory installed crossbars, you won't hear any complaints about ugly crossbars on your new car. In fact, you won't hear much of anything-as their name implies, Whispbar roof racks are whisper quiet.     The Whispbar crossbar was designed by former Rolls Royce aircraft engineer using numerous wind tunnel tests and real world road testing. The result is a strong, functional crossbar with the lowest wind noise and drag of any roof rack. Their innovative infilled T slot design allows for fast, solid mounting of bike trays and other accessories, without leaving an open channel on top of the bar to cause noise and reduce fuel efficiency.     Whispbar roof racks will accept all factory rack compatible accessories from Yakima, as well as most from Thule and Malone...

    If you've been looking for a more secure way to carry your paddle board , meet your new best friend, the WaveHog. The Yakima 4051 WaveHog Surf, Paddle and Sailboard Carrier can carry up to three boards stacked piggy-back style. (Get it?-the Wave Hog .) The SoulPad universal mount pads fit just about every roof rack out there. They mount easily with a couple of straps, quickly giving you a cushioned spot to lay your boards. The included SUP Brah Nose-Tail Tie-Down System for Paddleboards allows you tie down down then ends of your board for greater stability (if your carrying more than one board, you'll want to tie down the longest one.) The WaveHog also includes Yakima's RipCord Lockable 12' Straps to keep your boards in place with a firm, theft resistant grip. With rubber covered aluminum cam buckles and nylon coated steel cables running through the straps, the RipCord straps don't just tie down your boards, they fight crime AND corrosion. Does that make the ...

    The new  Yakima HighLite Receiver Hitch Mounted Bicycle Racks offer all the features of Yakima's DoubleDown hitch racks in a new, lightweight design that fits both 2" and 1.25" receiver hitches. The HighLite's aluminum design provides you with a rugged, rust free bike rack that's quite easy to install. It utilizes Yakima's SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles for improved bike stability, an integrated LockDown security cable that locks your bikes to the rack, and a locking tongue assembly to lock the rack to your vehicle. The HighLite's TriggerFinger releases enable the bike support arms to fold down when not in use and allow the rack to tilt away from your vehicle for easy trunk/hatch access. It's available in both 2 and 3 bike models.

    Until now, there haven't been many options for carrying canoes on factory installed crossbars. Your only option has usually been to set the canoe right on the crossbars-which will get your boat to the water, but not before scuffing (or worse!) the gunwales and crossbars. The new Yakima 4055 Universal Foam Block Canoe Carrier is an inexpensive new offering that safely cushions your canoe on almost any factory crossbars. It also fits Yakima Roundbars, Thule square loadbars, and roofs without any rack at all!     The Universal Foam Block Canoe Carrier includes everything you'll need to safely carry your canoe. The foam gunwale cushion blocks are designed to fit most gunwale and hull designs, and the shaped crossbar cutouts fit Yakima round bars, Thule square and aero bars, and most aerodynamically shaped factory installed crossbars (most crossbars up to 2 1/2" wide by 1 1/4" high). For vehicles without any roof rack, the gunwale cushions feature a hig...

    If you read our last post, you'll see that Yakima and The Rack Warehouse are already working together to bring you lower prices on the all the great Yakima racks you know and love. What could possibly be better than lower prices? How about a big fat Yakima rebate !     That's right, get up to $50 back when you purchase any new Yakima products (that's right- this rebate applies to any brand new Yakima products you buy ). Now through April 30th, get $30 back for any purchase of $300 or more, $40 back on any purchase of $400 or more, or $50 back on purchases $500 or more by mail. Just fill out this Yakima Rebate Form and mail it in with your receipt or invoice (must be postmarked by May 20th, 2010), and Yakima will send you a check. So what are sitting there reading for? Hurry up and start shopping for some great new Yakima gear!

Yakima racks have always been a great value, but they've just gotten even better. The Rack Warehouse has just lowered prices on nearly every Yakima product by 10%. So if you've been thinking of treating yourself to a sweet new roof rack or some cool new accessories, now's the time. 10% off Yakima--it's just the kind of economic stimulus your wallet and your weekend will thank you for.

    While it's still a bit early in the year for most of us to go kayaking, but it's never too early to get ready. If we plan ahead, we can hit the water as soon as the ice melts, right? Yakima's new EvenKeel Complete Kayak Saddle Set includes everything you'll need to cradle your kayak on just about any roof rack. The EvenKeel saddles utilize an all-new universal attachment system that fits round, square, and most factory installed crossbars. Optional security screws are included, to help make sure the EvenKeel saddles carry your boat, not someone else's. All tools are included, and the installation instructions are simple and straightforward.     The Yakima EvenKeel's flexible new HullFlex saddles bend inward AND outward to perfectly match the contour of your kayak's hull, and each saddle has a center mounter rubber pad to provide additional cushioning and superior grip. Yakima recommends using heavy duty cam-buckle straps and bow and stern tie dow...

    The new Pitchfork fork mounted roof top bike carrier from Rocky Mounts brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "low profile". Although the Pitchfork is only about an inch and a half tall, its tubular aluminum tray is 40% stronger and 2 inches longer (45") than previous tray designs, giving you more tray with less wind noise. The long-throw quick release skewer and rear tire ratcheting strap will hold your bike like a champ, whether you've got a road bike or a mountain bike with fat tires (up to 2.7 inches). The Pitchfork sports a unique dual-locking design. By locking the skewer with one Rocky Mounts Lock Core both your bike and the tray are locked to your roof rack. For even greater security, you can also install a second lock core to secure the tray to your rack even when the skewer isn't locked. The Pitchfork roof mounted bicycle carrier fits Yakima roundbars and Thule square bars (all mounting hardware is included) and comes with a one year warranty...

      You know there's one thing your vehicle never has enough of: space. Nothing makes a long trip (or a short one) less enjoyable than being crammed in with all your gear in your lap and under your feet. You could buy a bigger vehicle, or leave half of your gear at home, but a roof top cargo box would be a much better option. They're much cheaper than a new car or van, and you'll avoid the whole "What do you mean you left the luggage behind?" headache.     A Yakima cargo box will give you all the cargo space you need, and they'll mount nearly any roof rack. There's only one thing more convenient than a Yakima cargo box, and that's having one delivered right to your home. The cost to ship a cargo box used to be quite high, often well over a hundred dollars, so we only offered cargo boxes for in-store purchase at The Rack Warehouse. But we've been working together with freight companies to lower these costs and pass these savings on to you. ...

    If you're looking for the hands down highest quality strap mounted bicycle carrier, then you're looking for the QuickBack from Yakima. It's great for carrying bikes on vehicles without roof racks or receiver hitches, and it's available in both 2 and 3 bike models. Both the QuickBack 2 and the QuickBack 3 install quickly and easily on virtually any trunk or hatchback, with integrated adjustment knobs that set the angle of the bike arms and the main frame, and a labeled strap system that takes all the guesswork out of mounting your rack. Its premium Tr-Padded feet and padded buckles protect your vehicle's finish, and it can be safely mounted on most glass hatches with the included Glass Hatch Hooks. The QuickBack features a new, narrower arm design which accommodates more frame styles than other trunk or hatch mounted bike racks. If your bike lacks a top tube, though, you'll need to pick up a Yakima Tube Top bike frame adapter so that the QuickBack has som...

nbsp;   If you've already got a kayak or canoe rack on your vehicle, but you wish lifting your boat up onto the roof wasn't quite so cumbersome, these load assist options from Yakima and Thule will help you get that boat on the roof without having to trade your existing rack for an expensive roller system. The Thule 847 Outrigger II Kayak / Canoe Rack Loader fits Thule square bar roof racks, and when not in use, the telescoping arm slides back inside the crossbar. Then the integrated load stop flips down and locks the Outrigger in place, so it'll never slide out unexpectedly and hit you in the head. Installing this might take all of three minutes. Pop off the end cap on your roof rack's load bar, slide the Outrigger II into the load bar flat side down, and tighten the retainer bolt with the included allen wrench. If you need to install an Outrigger on both sides of your vehicle, you may have to put one in the front crossbar and one in the rear if you have shorter cro...

    When you want to carry a canoe on your vehicles roof rack, you know you've got a couple of options. You could just strap the boat directly to the bars really tight to prevent it from shifting side to side, and hope you don't damage the gunwales , but a better option is to use a set of canoe brackets. Yakima's 5007 Canoe Gunwale Brackets mount quickly to Yakima round bars and Thule square bars. They will also work great on a Mirage Truck Rack (just remove the "tabs" from the mounting hardware, as Mirage Racks use a slightly larger diameter crossbar than Yakima). They can be repositioned in seconds to accommodate different width canoes, or to move your boat to one side. Yakima's Gunwale Brackets feature a soft gripping surface with a rounded shape to hold your canoe gently but firmly in place. This design, coupled with their low profile, also makes loading and unloading your canoe easier. They include a pair of Yakima's Heavy Duty Straps with padded ...

    Yakima has always had rock-solid options for putting crossbars on your vehicle's factory installed rails. Their LowRider and LowRider Max rack systems fit most vehicles with raised rails and the Locking EZ Rider towers fit most vehicles with flush rails. But now, Yakima has one tower system that works on both types of factory rails, the RailGrab. With the new Yakima 0138 RailGrab Towers for Railing Mounted Car Roof Racks , you can put Yakima crossbars on practically any factory installed rails, but this isn't your usual One Size "Fits" All situation. You truly get a custom fit for your rack, and if you buy a new vehicle, or you want to swap your rack between two vehicles, you'll still get a great, low-profile rack that fits like a glove regardless of factory rail type or size.     Installing Railgrab towers won't take very long. For the front crossbar, first slide two towers onto the bar and install the end caps to keep the towers from sliding off. T...

    Does loading your big, heavy kayak onto the roof of your vehicle make your boating trip seem more like a chore than a day at the beach? You don't need divine intervention to get that kayak up there with ease, just Yakima's Hully Rollers. Yakima 4035 Hully Rollers Kayak Cradles can take the place of standard cradles at the rear of your boat, letting your roll that kayak up and into place in seconds. Once your kayak is in position, the rollers can be locked in place, so you'll never have to worry about your boat making an unexpected detour. They even come with a load strap and bow/stern tiedown strap to make sure you'll have everything you need to get your kayak safely from place to place. Hully Rollers are sold in pairs, so if you don't already have saddles for the front of your boat, you'll probably want to get a set of Mako Saddles to complete your kayak rack . Yakima's Hully Rollers come with all the hardware you'll need to mount them on Yakima...

    The Yakima 4040 ShowBoat Slide-Out Roller System beats all other kayak and canoe roller systems hands down. It's wide enough to load two boats side by side (without having to buy two sets of rollers!) fits on almost any roof rack , and it supports up to half of your boat's weight. The ShowBoat slides out up to 34" over the rear of your vehicle, so you won't have to worry about scraping your boat across your roof. When you're done loading your boat, just slide the ShowBoat back in out of the way and flip the two red safety latches back to lock the ShowBoat in place. The ShowBoat requires a pair of Yakima round bars for use as the telescoping poles that support the roller. For most vehicles we recommend the Yakima 0410 66" Round bars . The bars are sold separately because the bar length required varies depending on your vehicle.  It mounts to round, square, and most factory installed roof rack crossbars. The ShowBoat is a great accessory for any kayak ...