Premium ad-free surfcams, dawn surf reports, forecaster notes, long range surf forecasts... Get Swellnet PRO for $7.33 per month Premium ad-free surfcams, dawn surf reports, and more... Get Swellnet PRO for $7.33 per month

Subaru Surf Racks - best options???!!!

spuddyjack's picture
spuddyjack started the topic in
Wax On
 Friday, 14 Dec 2018 at 3:24pm

Hi fellow Swellnetters,

I've got a Subaru Forester with side roof rails and was wondering what would be quick and relatively hassle free with boards on/boards off.
When I surf alone I usually just throw my boards running diagonal into the back of the Subi - no drama. Going with mates or my son I use the Curve padded lock down holders on top which are functional but rather cumbersome and time consuming - no chance of a quick load on top and go. Any suggestions or practical alternatives? Anything new and exciting on the market in that regard that you've tried?

Apologies if this theme or similar is covered extensively elsewhere on the forum.

thermalben's picture
thermalben's picture
thermalben Friday, 14 Dec 2018 at 4:04pm

I've got Rhino Racks, been stoked with 'em. 

bishmann's picture
bishmann's picture
bishmann Friday, 14 Dec 2018 at 4:11pm

i have an XV and i got Subaru to throw in the rack crossbars when we scored it 6 months ago , they work pretty good easy to get off and on , being Subaru parts i am sure they are pretty ugly price wise though

uncle_leroy's picture
uncle_leroy's picture
uncle_leroy Friday, 14 Dec 2018 at 6:38pm

Rhino's were 20% off in the latest Autoone catalogue (WA anyway)

spuddyjack's picture
spuddyjack's picture
spuddyjack Monday, 17 Dec 2018 at 8:26am

Thanks for your comments - ALL.
Will look into the Rhino option.