Windsurf Roof box advice needed
Edward Penrose
Any advice appreciated on what is best to buy.
Would love a reasonably priced box that would fit a couple of booms and
a split 460 mast, is that possible?
Any good buy direct sites?
Views on the cheaper Thule boxes?
Many thanks
Edward
WINDSUMIKE
The only thing I know of is the "Quiverack" in its various sizes and styles,
quite expensive but the only thing designed for the job
I made a wood/metal thing which worked well but was ugly!
I then made a trailer, much better!
Mike K445
Kirk Robertson
be too heavy. If you build one with foam you have to use a hot-knife, nice
clean cut. Of course before I finish it I'll probably just get a Vanagon, the
earlier thread got me thinking that would be easier. Kirk
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Mark F
We've got a lot of info on car-top boxes out at Island Sports
http://www.islandsports.com/info_rr_sportboxes.htm ). You can do a little
bit of reading, or browse the different boxes.
If you're looking to buy, there's a Thule Fit Guide to help you determine
which other roof rack components you'll need to secure the beast onto your
vehicle, and you can order your box right there on the site.
Personally, I haven't used a rooftop box before - I seem to find some
strange satisfaction in my ability to cram everything I own into a two-door
hatchback.
Mark
Island Sports
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Matt
specifically marketed for windsurfing. At $900, however, it is a little
expensive.
Check it out at http://www.packasport.com/line/index.html
Mark1754
Where? Cost?
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>
> Are these available in the US?
> Where? Cost?
>
the manufacturer will ship them. The web site
has info.
I think they look great, and have been thinking of getting
one, does anybody have personal experience with them?
jeff
Jason Hyatt
hours.
and it is so much better than having those wierd coffins on your roof.
here's another tip: i found a thule box in a dumpster in hood river.
it had the lock cut out. that is what they do for warranty instead of
sending the whole thing back! i fixed it up, used it for a season, and
even traded it for a sail at a swap meet. i'm still using my dumpster
diving in the form of a naish noa II 5.5!!
forget the roofbox. for $900 you can buy a ford econoline 150 van!
arg! yuppies!
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rocket box. You can not put booms in it but you can leave it tied on
your rack and pull the sails and mast in and out. It is also easy to
take on and off the car. The masts have padded slots on the bottom,
and the straps go over the masts and under the sails so the sails dont
get crushed. It is also good for travel.
JB
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Before you buy.
Duncan Lovett
Met some people over here that have them and wow it's now on my list of
must have toys when I get rich !
Duncan
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Michael Chare
done a better job of galvanising some of the screws and clamps that it uses.
It can hold 5 sails, two masts and my boom which comes to pieces.
It is great particularly on family holidays when I dont want windsurfing kit in
the car.
You can tie one (or more) short boards on the top.
I drilled two small holes in the bottom to let water out.
If you want to carry small objects (instead on windsurfing gear), you need a
long pole with a hook on the end to get them out.
Putting it on the car or taking it off is a two man job. - Unless you can
arrange a pulley in your garage. Without that you need to keep it on the car, as
putting it on the car for a single windsurfing session is to much trouble IMHO.
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Lois Stufflebeam
I looked into the Quiverack when we were looking for a box, but they
never replied to my e-mail. I assumed they did not sell them in the
States.
Instead, we purchased a Packasport 71 XL. It looks very similar to the
Quiverack, and is the longest box that we could find. It is made
specifically for windsurfing, unlike the Thule or Yakima boxes.
Bad news is it is not cheap, I think it was $700 or more. (3 years ago)
Check it out at www.packasport.com
Lois
Mark1754 wrote:
>
> Are these available in the US?
> Where? Cost?
>
Mark H.
ship one to NYC, where I would pick it up at the airport. An XL would have
cost me about $1000 shipped.
They said they don't have a US distributor, but would welcome serious
inquiries. Some years ago there was a distributor in Mass. and many of
their boxes can be seen on cars at NE regional events. Those sailors who
I've talked to have commented they are plenty happy with them.
I think some little criticism was leveled at the mounting hardware, such as
Michael Chare mentioned, but the boxes referenced were also 6+ years old.
Mark H.
jfe...@ix.netcom.com
>
> Instead, we purchased a Packasport 71 XL. It looks very similar to the
> Quiverack, and is the longest box that we could find. It is made
> specifically for windsurfing, unlike the Thule or Yakima boxes.
>
from the web sites, it appears that the quiverack may be a bit longer
than
the longest packasport. I understand that their longest one will hold
something 262 cm long, and so is just long enough to hold a 520 2 piece
mast. the gull-door version looses 1 cm, but i am told it will still
take
a 520 mast. the gull door looks particularly useful for carrying things
other than windsurfing gear.
jeff
Paul Scrutton
jfe...@ix.netcom.com wrote:
> from the web sites, it appears that the quiverack may be a bit longer
> than
> the longest packasport. I understand that their longest one will hold
> something 262 cm long, and so is just long enough to hold a 520 2 piece
> mast. the gull-door version looses 1 cm, but i am told it will still
> take
> a 520 mast. the gull door looks particularly useful for carrying things
> other than windsurfing gear.
>
> jeff
I was under the impression that it wouldn't hold a 520, and I recall that
this was confirmed with the sales-people when I emailed them. This is due to
the length of the ferulle, that joins the two parts. The ferrulle is normally
at least another 10cm, so one piece is going to be larger than 262cm I would
think. But, I never actually attempted to fit one inside the quiverack.
Paul Scrutton
jfe...@ix.netcom.com
>
> jfe...@ix.netcom.com wrote:
>
> > from the web sites, it appears that the quiverack may be a bit longer
> > than
> > the longest packasport. I understand that their longest one will hold
> > something 262 cm long, and so is just long enough to hold a 520 2 piece
> > mast.
> this was confirmed with the sales-people when I emailed them. This is due to
> the length of the ferulle, that joins the two parts. The ferrulle is normally
> at least another 10cm, so one piece is going to be larger than 262cm I would
> think. But, I never actually attempted to fit one inside the quiverack.
>
> Paul Scrutton
that makes sense, i guess maybe they said a 500 cm mast.
jeff
Island Sports
fiberglass construction, which is much much more durable than the typical
plastic contruction similar Thule boxes.
We sell the 71XL (among other Thule and Packasport boxes) online at Island
Sports,
http://www.islandsports.com/_general/default.asp?riIDSection=1&rtPage=cat_it
ems.asp?riIDItem=301566 ) with a flat $75 shipping fee on the continent.
Mark
Island Sports
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Joel
and can only fit four sails in it. To date, I have had no
problem with the mounting hardware, although one of the locks
should be replaced. I put my masts and booms on top of my
boards, which are on gorge racks on the other side of my roof
rack. While that set-up has worked well, one additional factor
to consider is weight. The quiverack weighs apx. 40 pounds.
Certain roof racks are rated for only 100 pounds while others
are for 150. Make sure that your roof rack can support the
quiverack together with your boards and other gear.
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(Pete Cresswell)
>I'm thinking of getting one from Packsport. Their System 71XL is
>specifically marketed for windsurfing. At $900, however, it is a little
>expensive.
I've had one for about a year now.
Got it specifically because it would hold the 560 masts and because it hinges at
the front instead of the side.
Right now, I'm carrying 2 masts, 2 booms, a Synthesis 7.5, a quiver of
Interfaces (6.1, 5.5, 4.9, 4.4), a couple of mast bases, a set of jumper cables,
and assorted small parts.
I like it.
I'm still trying to sell the Yakima Space Case that it replaces.
Anybody around the Phila PA area looking for a good rooftop box?
For what it's worth, the Yak case holds considerably more than the 71XL barring,
of course the 560 masts...
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"(Pete Cresswell)" <Wi...@fatbelly.com> wrote:
> RE/
>
> I've had one for about a year now.
>
> Got it specifically because it would hold the 560 masts and because
it hinges at
> the front instead of the side.
>
> Right now, I'm carrying 2 masts, 2 booms, a Synthesis 7.5, a quiver of
> Interfaces (6.1, 5.5, 4.9, 4.4), a couple of mast bases, a set of
jumper cables,
> and assorted small parts.
>
560 cm masts? That seems awfully long, especially for a 7.5 Synthesis
as you biggest sail...
Andreas
Will Vasquez
I got mine about the same time as you got yours - I like it too. Really
looks good and holds a bunch of stuff. It even survived a San Carlos
trip with surfboards strapped ontop of the 71XL!
"(Pete Cresswell)" wrote:
>
> RE/
> >I'm thinking of getting one from Packsport. Their System 71XL is
> >specifically marketed for windsurfing. At $900, however, it is a little
> >expensive.
>
> I've had one for about a year now.
>
> Got it specifically because it would hold the 560 masts and because it hinges at
> the front instead of the side.
>
> Right now, I'm carrying 2 masts, 2 booms, a Synthesis 7.5, a quiver of
> Interfaces (6.1, 5.5, 4.9, 4.4), a couple of mast bases, a set of jumper cables,
> and assorted small parts.
>
Michael Chare
Regards
Michael Chare (Customer!)