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Article: School Of Rack: HAULING ALL YOUR SKI GEAR TO THE HILL HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY.(Outfitter)(Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
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- Skiing
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- September 1, 2004
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Byline: Will Rizzo
Get your boards out of the backseat, already. Ski racks are easier than ever to install, they work better--and, hell, even Thule and Yakima have decided to get along, making components that fit one another's crossbars. We tested most of the options on the market, ranked them by ease of use, installation, and overall score (1=poor, 5=excellent), then arranged the best into three categories: the Ultimate Setup, which can haul almost all the gear in your garage; Roof Boxes, the ideal way to get all your ski stuff to the hill muck-free; and Ski Carriers, the cheapest--but dirtiest--way to make more room for your ski buddies.
THE ULTIMATE ...