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Toting skis on a Camry

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Steve B

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Jan 14, 2002, 8:00:26 PM1/14/02
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I will soon go snow skiing, and was wondering how others have transported
their skis on their Camry. The rental shop has rubber mounts that attach to
your passenger window, preventing your paint from getting marred. I would
love to hear from anyone with comments on these ski carriers. Anything I
should be particularly careful of?

I had never seen these devices until tonight. If you want to see a picture
of what they look like, go here: http://ecom1.sno-ski.com/product114.html

Thanks in advance,
Steve B


Ray OŽ

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Jan 15, 2002, 12:50:30 AM1/15/02
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"Steve B" <netu...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I have seen but never personally tried the window-mounted
ski rack shown in the link. I don't think that they will
scratch the paint or cause any problem but here's my advice:
Be prepared for wind noise, don't roll down the windows
while you're cruising down the highway, don't slam the doors
hard while the skis are mounted - better yet, close the door
and then attach the skis, and watch your head getting in and
out of the car.

There are many other good ski racks available. Top of the
line are brand names like Thule and Yakima, which make
multipurpose racks for several hundred dollars. Personally,
for $45, I'd try that window mounted rack for occasional
short or medium distance trips (not from NY to Colorado) as
long as you can rent it or return it if you buy it and it
doesn't work. Try it on the way home from the ski shop to
get a feel for it.
Have a great ski trip!
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Ray O®
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Steve B

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Jan 15, 2002, 5:29:24 AM1/15/02
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Ray,

You raised a few points I didn't consider, thanks! I forgot to mention that
I am renting the skis and the window mounts, and that this is a 7-hour trip
to Showshoe,WV. If buying, I'd definately consider the Yakimas, etc.

Thanks again!
Steve


Konstantin Timokhin

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Jan 15, 2002, 5:43:41 PM1/15/02
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Why don't you put your ski inside? Camry has a huge trunk and by folding
down
one side of back seat you'll fit in your ski easily inside.
I ve been doing this all the time for years, and I have no problems for my
183 sm ski

Steve B

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Jan 15, 2002, 9:53:23 PM1/15/02
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You know what -- I had not even considered that. I'll try that.

Steve B

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Alan

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Jan 16, 2002, 9:45:45 AM1/16/02
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That's what I do. I can get 4 pairs of skis in, plus still have plenty of
room in the trunk (99LE)

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Ray OŽ

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Jan 17, 2002, 1:56:43 AM1/17/02
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"Steve B" <netu...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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You're welcome! Have a safe and fun trip!
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Ray O®

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