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Whispbar by Yakima Flush Roof Bar - Pair

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Aerodynamic and whisper quiet, the compact Whispbar Flush Bars are a virtually silent roof rack system.

6 lengths: S4 = 900mm/35.4 in.; S5 = 950 mm/37.4 in.; S6 = 1,000 mm/39.37 in.; S7 = 1,050 mm/41.34 in.; S8 = 1,100 mm/43.31 in.; S25 = 950mm/37.4 in. and 1,000 mm/39.37 in.
Vehicle-specific Whispbar SmartFoot fitting kit (sold separately) is required for installation; refer to Rack Fitting Guide to find your kit
Whispbar crossbars are designed with an aerofoil shape (think airplane wing) that allows air to pass over with less resistance, reducing drag and increasing fuel efficiency
Aerodynamic bar profile reduces wind noise and drag up to 70% less than other roof racks
Includes bars, integrated towers and mounting hardware
Whispbar accommodates most universal attachments and t-slot attachments for bike, water, snow and cargo accessories
Locks and 2 SKS keys are included
Whispbars Flush Bars have a maximum hauling load of 165.35 lbs./75kg
Please use the Yakima fit guide to select proper Whispbar lengths for your vehicle

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Whispbar by Yakima Flush Roof Bar - Pair Customer Reviews

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Whispbar by Yakima Flush Roof Bar - Pair

4.7

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very Nice and Quiet

By DoubleC

from Sierra Vista, AZ

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult To Install

Best Uses

Customizing The Exterior
Everyday Driving

Comments about Whispbar by Yakima Flush Roof Bar - Pair:

This is a fantastic product. It is incredibly quiet, looks great, and is very sturdy. I have no issue leaving this product permanently mounted to my 4Runner. I didn't want to spend the extra money because the base model round bars are approximately half the price, if I recall correctly, but I was concerned the round bars would be noisy and an eyesore when the box I purchased was not mounted. I also do not like that the round bars extend beyond the towers. I decided to spend the extra money and I am happy that I did.

These bars are easy to install (sort of), but I have never encountered such awful installation instructions in my entire life. I am a fairly handy person and my dad is super handy, but we both misinterpreted the instructions with regard to the foot that comes with the bars. The bars come ready to install on some kind of vehicle, I am not sure which. If you have to also order a fit kit, chances are you will need to remove the foot that comes with the Whispbar. Once you do that the instructions should get you the rest of the way. I had to call Yakima for help. Eventually they were able to explain to me that the foot the Whispbar comes with needs to be removed and replaced with my specific fit kit. It seems obvious in retrospect that you cannot have two different types of feet, but when we were looking at this equipment for the first time and the instructions were generic and unclear it wasn't so obvious in the moment. It never occurred to us that Yakima would issue the bars with a foot system if we must buy the fit kit separately. It took us over an hour to sort this out and get the bars installed. However, I could do it by myself right now in five minutes. This product would be easier to install with a bit more detailed instructions or possibly by not including a foot system with the Whispbar in the first place. After some initial frustration I am a satisfied customer. To Yakima's credit their customer service was helpful and patient.

The only reason I do not give this product five stars is because of the installation instructions. If I were to separate the product from its instructions it is easily a five star product.

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Apr

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Better than the factory rack

By jgibbons

from Madison, WI

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Easy To Install
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Carrying Bikes
Customizing The Exterior

Comments about Whispbar by Yakima Flush Roof Bar - Pair:

It has a very low profile. This rack actually sits quite a bit lower than the Subaru factory racks, and was incredibly quick and easy to install on my Impreza with the fixed mounting points. It also works great with my Yakima Frontloader bike racks, no additional compatibility attachments needed. No noise at all, I'm not sure I can find much wrong with the rack.

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Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazing roof rack, looks factory install

By Marc Perkel

from Denver, CO

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Pros

Aerodynamic
Durable
Easy To Use
Factory Look
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Price

Best Uses

Any car

Comments about Whispbar by Yakima Flush Roof Bar - Pair:

I did not purchase this from REI, since they do not do install. I do not know how to install these products and my car needed a custom permanent mount. They do make this available with a door mount which did not look too hard, but for me it was cheaper to have a permanent solution.You will get the same price anywhere you shop, about $389 without tax. More expensive then other solutions but worth it for quality.It looks like something that came out of the factory with my car and driving home with it was amazing. No noises! It also works with any attachment!Highly recommended. Would have bought from REI if they offered installation.