Yakima VS Thule

[speedy_beedee]

Should I get a thule or yakima roof rack. This is my first poll so im not completely sure what im doing.

 

[JohnS.]

You didn't even make a poll. And you're considering getting a roof rack on a civic? No offense but how much stuff are you planning on putting in/on it?

 

[speedy_beedee]

11 cubic feet.

 

[xNOBOOSTx]

i like the yakima racks. i like roof racks on cars, its different, but beware, there are haters.

 

[jonyg98civicex]

Make sure to get a fairing, thats what makes it look decent

 

[speedy_beedee]

I'm going cross country and need the extra room, so I am aslo buying a cargo box.

 

[Billy.]

i guess it doesnt really make much of a difference. they do the same thing. i believe the bars on a thule are square and the bars on a yakima are round

here's my buddy's thules with fairing and without, they look good to me



*EDIT*
but you have a hatch right? so they arent going to look quite like those pics cuz of only having 2 doors

 

[henkz0r]

Yakima

I've never liked toolie and their square bars. Round Bars > Square Bars.

 

[speedy_beedee]

thanks for the pixs, but im kinda leaning toward the tule.

 

[Billy.]

i like the thule fairing more, it looks like a snowboard haha

 

[speedy_beedee]

yeah thats why i like it so much. you can also buy a graphic from thule http://www.thulewraps.com/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=catshow&ref=fairing

 

[trophyyride]

I think Thule is the most preferable roof rack.

 

[SiGSR]

Wow. Is this the new trend? Yesterday I saw a hatchback driving around with one of those racks. Apparently he was making use of it, because he still had his snowboards on it... *shakes head*...

 

[Mr. Steel]

Thule pwns Yakima.

I've heard stories of Yak racks having their accessories pivot forward and back, occasionally launching equipment. Round bars allow this movement, square bars don't. Why do you think nuts and bolts aren't round?

Of course, any equipment that is installed properly will eliminate most of this problem, but there's still a chance. I think there's a few videos on you tube of Yakima fail

 

[rover4x4]

Its like Honda or Toyota. Both do the same thing, both have advantages. I have used Yakima on my Rovers and my Honda, I have no complaints with Yakima except they nickle and dime you for parts etc.