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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.

Please note: Yakima products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Yakima Big Powderhound Ski/Snowboard Mounts Customer Reviews

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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?:
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Reviewed by 9 customers

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Feb

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.

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Feb

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.

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Oct

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.

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Sep

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.

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Mar

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.

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Jan

2012

4.0

great product

By edchu

from milpitas, ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

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Jan

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.

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Feb

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.

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Dec

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.