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Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts

    Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts

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    Carry up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards on your roof rack with this newly redesigned, affordable and easy-to-use Yakima Big Powderhound classic mount.

    • 1-button access makes it simple to operate even with gloves on
    • Soft rubber pads gently cradle skis and boards
    • Integrated binding lift gives you optimal clearance between car roof and bindings
    • Easy installation with included hex wrench means you're on your way to the slopes in no time
    • Universal mounting hardware fits round, square and most factory crossbars right out of the box
    • Lockable with included SKS locks and keys
    • Yakima Big Powderhound mounts cannot be removed from crossbars when closed and locked
    • Usable pad length = 22.5 in.

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    Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts
     
    3.4

    (based on 9 reviews)

    67%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Durable (7)
    • Lightweight (7)
    • Easy to use (6)
    • Versatile (3)

    Cons

    • Hard to install (4)

    Best Uses

        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (8)

      Reviewed by 9 customers

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      Feb

      14

      2013

       
      4.0

      Good buy

      By Moparman

      from Spokane, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Pads Start To Lose Shape
      • Tall

      Best Uses

        Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

        Pretty easy to install only look about 10-15 minutes, but gas milage suffers with how much they stick up but guess thats to be expected with the cheaper products. Have only used with one pair of skis so far and they hold in great.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Feb

        10

        2013

         
        1.0

        Dififcult installation

        By sierra48

        from Boise Idaho

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Durable

        Cons

        • Tough to Install

        Best Uses

        • Skiing

        Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

        The ski rack is very difficult to install on my 2013 Subaru. Also there is alot of wind noise. I would not buy this again.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        12

        2012

         
        5.0

        This product is awesome!

        By tgord33

        from Bozeman, MT

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to install
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

            This product was super easy to install and very easy to use. I used it for constant snowboard trips and it hasn't failed mein any way yet.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            20

            2012

             
            5.0

            good

            By iarn55

            from Bozeman, Montana

            About Me Avid Cyclist

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Long Rides

              Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

              Works great, the list on the box did not include my car, 04 honda pilot for compatibility with this rack, but it fits great.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Mar

              9

              2012

               
              2.0

              Cheap but not that good.

              By Louis

              from Portland, Oregon

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              Pros

              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Poor Quality
              • Tough to Install

              Best Uses

                Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

                This ski rack is pretty difficult to install. Even after putting them on several times on my 2010 Outback, I still can't manage to do it in much less than 30 minutes. Ideally this would take no more than 15 minutes. It would probably go faster with two people but it shouldn't require two.

                Also, the locks don't fit very securely within the plastic (yes plastic) housing. It is pretty easy to move around the whole lock mechanism when locking and unlocking the rack. The locks themselves should be integrated with the rack and shouldn't be a user install-able component.

                Also on my set, one of the locks can no longer be twisted into the locked position so I am not even protected. You really need both locks to work for it to be effective since it would be very easy for someone to open one rack and simply slide your skis out of the other rack. I'm sure I can fix this, but after so few uses, I should have to fix anything.

                Basically, I wish I had bought something else.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                Jan

                19

                2012

                 
                4.0

                great product

                By edchu

                from milpitas, ca

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy to Use
                • Extemely easy to use
                • Lightweight
                • Versatile

                Cons

                • Tough to Install

                Best Uses

                • Long Rides

                Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

                I was a little difficult to install, but probably due to the cold weather. Otherwise this is a great product.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jan

                1

                2012

                 
                4.0

                Works great

                By Bob0238

                from Maryland

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy to install
                • Easy to Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Skis

                  Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

                  Read the directions and it's easy to install. Fits with no problems on my 2011 Subaru Forester (stock aero bars). I just installed it in pouring rain, in the dark, under 20 minutes.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Feb

                  6

                  2011

                  (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  works great

                  By MuirFunk

                  from South Lake Tahoe, CA

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                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Skis
                    • Snowboads

                    Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

                    This product is a great product. It may take a little time and patients to install but if your jacked about winter it will be an enjoyable process.
                    It is technical to install because its theft proof. I don't have any complaints on wind noise myself. they are installed on a Toyota 4runner. ive driven up to 80mph with no extra noise heard.

                    The only issue Ive found after seasons of use is that the handle need to be pressed in just a little bit for the lock to engage. but besides that this rack has served me well. I am buying a Yakima bike rack for my hitch.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Dec

                    30

                    2010

                    (2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    Lots of Wind Noise

                    By L.B.

                    from Loveland, CO

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                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                    • Tough to Install

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts:

                      This rack was a pain to install and made a ton of wind noise (over 45 mph) on my Subaru Outback 2010. I returned it, and purchased the Thule Universal Flat Top 6-Ski Carrier. It was a lot easier to install and it made zero wind noise at any speed. I am much happier with the Thule.

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                      (2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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