So I wanted a rack to carry snowboards/skis, but was displeased to find out that neither Yakima or Thule carry racks that will fit the factory rack.
Until I went into my local Sports Rack (http://www.gearonthego.com), and apparently they have selling a new universal mounting racking system that Thule has been selling on a trial basis. So I got a brand new snowboard/ski rack (fits 4 boards or 6 skis), that attaches to the factory rack, all for about $120, including locks.
It was the first time the guys at the store had tried installing one on an MDX, so they installed half of it for free.
This new rack isn't on Thule's web page yet, but it has the same hardware as their "Univeral Snowboard Rack" which is (I think). Apparently Thule is coming out with an improved version in January (that I imagine they'll sell everywhere), it'll be called the "Big Mouth" or something.
Until I went into my local Sports Rack (http://www.gearonthego.com), and apparently they have selling a new universal mounting racking system that Thule has been selling on a trial basis. So I got a brand new snowboard/ski rack (fits 4 boards or 6 skis), that attaches to the factory rack, all for about $120, including locks.
It was the first time the guys at the store had tried installing one on an MDX, so they installed half of it for free.
This new rack isn't on Thule's web page yet, but it has the same hardware as their "Univeral Snowboard Rack" which is (I think). Apparently Thule is coming out with an improved version in January (that I imagine they'll sell everywhere), it'll be called the "Big Mouth" or something.