Recommended Ski/Snowboard Carrier for a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon with Integrated Crossbars
Question:
What ski/snowboard rack do you recommend for a Subaru 2018 Outback wagon with Integrated Crossbars, Im confused as far as where the rack would be mounted...do i mount the rack on the permanent side rails, or do i set up the crossbars and mount on them? thanks
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
I recommend going with a Yakima ski/snowboard rack for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon because they feature the FatCat EVO which has a sleek modern design and the FreshTrack if you are looking for more of a retro style. These will mount to the OEM crossbars that you have as the side rails would be where you would attach a roof rack and not an actual carrier.
Both of these ski/snowboard carrier options come equipped with locks, oversized push buttons so you can operate them with your gloves on, and integrated SkiLift riser lifts for if you happen to have tall bindings.
The FatCat EVO comes in a Black 4 Skis/2 Boards version # Y03095 as well as a 6 Skis/4 Boards version in Black # Y03096. The FreshTrack comes in a 4 Skis/2 Boards version # Y03092 as well as a 6 Skis/4 Boards version # Y03093 and has a gray color.
I have attached review videos for both the FatCat EVO and FreshTrack for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima FreshTrack 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Yakima
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Yakima FreshTrack 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 35 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Yakima
more information >
Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 40-1/2 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Yakima
more information >
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Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 30-1/2 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Yakima
more information >
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