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Post subject: Thule Board Carrier / Short Roof Adaptor
 Posted: Nov 29, 2011 - 08:05 AM
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First post: Nov 29, 2011
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Hi folks,
I'm pretty new to the club and realise that this is a bit of a crummy first post on the forum - but I'm looking for a bit of advice from anyone with experience of Thule snowboard carriers, and in particular - using them in conjunction with a short roof adaptor?
I assembled my rack for the first time at the weekend there in preparation for the massive dump of snow thats surely just around the corner (optimistic viewpoint, yup!) - however when it came to actually loading boards in to the carrier, i've noticed a potential problem.
Due to my car using the short roof adaptor, the absolute maximum gap I can have between my front bar and my rear bar is 70 cm's.... and this is where the problem stems from, as the gap from the outside edge of both my bindings is >70cm's. This means that its not possible for me to load the boards on to the carrier in the 'normal' way which would have both bindings sitting 'inside' the board carriers / bars.
The only way I can see around this is to load the board in to the carrier either further forward or further back so that one binding sits inbetween the two bars, whilst the other binding is left either in front of the front bar, or behind the rear bar...... if that makes sense?
I guess there's a few parts to my question.
Firstly, is it safe to mount the boards in this way?
Secondly, if its safe to do so, then which would be better - mounted with a binding in front of the front bar, or with one behind the rear bar?
Thirdly, will the boards be secure enough mounted this way? I guess I could run ratchet straps between binding and roof bar to eliminate any movement - would this be required or is it a bit of overkill - I know the carrier does grip the boards fairly tight, and theres only so far the boards could ever move - but just a bit paranoid about high winds and any potential damage to boards or my car!
Thanks for any words of wisdom you guys can offer! |
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sherlock
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Post subject: RE: Thule Board Carrier / Short Roof Adaptor
Posted: Nov 29, 2011 - 09:00 AM
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First post: Sep 02, 2007
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Location: supermoon
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welcome to scuk!
i don't use/have never used the thule board carrier, but off the top of my head: do the bindings need to be on the board when you place it in the carrier? surely you can just put your bindings back on your board when you get to your destination?
ps. you may want to post a question like this in the equipment/media section next time  mods, would you mind moving this post pls before someone shouts at the newbie? ta! |
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Post subject: RE: Thule Board Carrier / Short Roof Adaptor
Posted: Nov 29, 2011 - 11:00 AM
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First post: Oct 07, 2004
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Location: Herts, UK
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SHOUT! Welcome
I'd personally feel happier mounting the boards further back if anything as that would prevent chatter on the leading edge whilst driving at speed. You could always sit them on a plank of wood if you were really worried about them vibrating too much when you were driving.
Leaving the bindings on means there's more to keep them attached to your roof via the straps. |
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allystrachan
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Posted: Nov 29, 2011 - 04:43 PM
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First post: Dec 23, 2010
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I have just got a 4 board thule carrier. it fits my car fine (clio) because i dont have a short roof felly. my mate has a civiic which needed the short roof kit too. when we stuck the carrier on his car the bindings were directly where the carrier clamps on.
we put the board closer towards the back and closer towards the front & personally i would think putting it closer to the back would be safer. if its too far forward the board is the first thing the onrushng air is going to hit and therefor it will be flapping about all over the place. however if you put it firther back the carrier will break the airflow & i would imagine it would pass over the rear of the board with less problem and it will flap about less.
as for the boards coming out of the carrier, i wouldnt worry about that, they clamp down fairly firmly & the tips of your board woulf be enough on their own let alone the one binding between the carrier to hold it in. also if the carrier gets locked down its goign to be even safer.
hope that helps  |
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sector9
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Posted: Nov 30, 2011 - 07:58 AM
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First post: Nov 18, 2010
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Had the same issue on my colt. Always put the board further back. Shorter section of board sticking out of the front is stiffer than the longer section with the binding sticking out, less flapping around of the nose.
Wouldn't worry about extra straps, did a few 8 hour stints with the board like this (and speeds up to 160km/h) and it didn't budge. |
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Branny
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Posted: Nov 30, 2011 - 08:06 AM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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Location: Is in the U freakin' K
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