The Yakima HighRoad is a premium roof-top bike rack that holds nearly any bike without taking off the wheels. The Yakima HighSpeed is a premium roof-top bike rack that holds nearly any bike by the front fork.
The Yakima JayLow allows you to carry 1 boat in J-cradle position or 2 boats in vertical position, and folds down when not in use. The Yakima DeckHand is a pair of kayak saddles to be combined with a second set of DeckHand's or the Yakima HandRoll to make a top-notch complete kayak carrying system.
The Yakima HandRoll is a pair of kayak rollers to help you load and position your kayak on your roof rack. Combine with a second set of DeckHand's make a top-notch complete kayak carrying system. The ultra-premium multi-sport Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite features a Carbonite dimpled texture surface that slices through the air and looks great.
The Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite offers 16 cubic feet of storage space making your vehicle feel bigger. The ultra-premium multi-sport Yakima SkyBox 12 Carbonite features a Carbonite dimpled texture surface that slices through the air and looks great. The Yakima SkyBox 12 Carbonite offers 12 cubic feet of storage space making your vehicle feel bigger. The ultra-premium multi-sport Yakima SkyBox 18 Carbonite features a Carbonite dimpled texture surface that slices through the air and looks great.
The Yakima SkyBox 18 Carbonite offers 18 cubic feet of storage space making your vehicle feel bigger. The Yakima FatCat 6 Evo is the top-of-the-line snow rack that features great aerodynamics, locks for complete security, and now comes in a premium mirror black finish. The Yakima FatCat 6 can easily handle 6 pairs of fatty skis or 4 snowboards.
The Yakima FatCat 4 Evo is the top-of-the-line snow rack that features great aerodynamics, locks for complete security, and now comes in a premium mirror black finish. The Yakima FatCat 4 can easily handle 4 pairs of fatty skis or 2 snowboards. Loading, please wait Vehicle: None Selected.
Vehicle Info. See all Base Roof Rack Systems. See all Water Sport Racks. See all Camping. Getting two cross-bars across your roof is easy, but can seem a little complicated due to the huge variety of racks available for all different vehicle makes and models To quickly find what's best for your car, use our fit guide , but keep reading for a quick summary of the different types of roof racks Yakima provides there are a lot of choices when choosing a roof rack.
For Vehicles with a Bare Roof The Most common style of rack sold these days is for roofs with a completely bare roof. Rack production and about 35 jobs moved from Arcata to Tijuana, Mexico, in The company moved its business-side operations to Beaverton in to be closer to marketing, sales and design talent. Arcata employees were offered the chance to move with the company. In , Yakima merged with Kemflo International , a privately held manufacturer in Taiwan, making the Oregon firm an independent subsidiary.
That's where things still stand. Production moved to China in , but cargo box manufacturing is based in California. One thing that changed over the years is that Yakima became largely focused on cargo carriers, hauling other types of gear to the great outdoors rather than manufacturing that gear itself. Between now and next spring, Yakima plans to roll out new merchandising and packaging, a new website, new products, refined sales and training tools, plus what it says will be a significant number of new product introductions for spring and fall That's a lot of change for a company the size of Yakima, brand director Summer Henderson said.
Yakima backs up their cargo boxes with a lifetime warranty to the original consumer so you can bet that the quality control process is robust. Below is a link to more information about Yakima's cargo box production:. Also, you may ponder, where is Yakima from, and why the name Yakima. Founded in Yakima, Washington, Yakima Industries later moved its headquarters to Arcata, California, then to Beaverton, Oregon, and now they reside in a beautiful headquarters building in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
When it comes to bike racks the major debate is between fork mounts carriers front wheel off and wheel mounted carriers wheel on. Yakima dominates the roof top bike mount industry compared to Thule. This is honestly Yakima's bread and butter since the company started. With a wide selection of bike racks at many different price ranges Thule just can't compete in the roof game.
Thule brings a bigger presence to bike hitch mounts than was seen in bike roof racks. Both manufacturers offer a slew of products, but they can be broken down into hangers or platforms. Oddly enough Thule wins the platform category and Yakima is best for hangers.
Serious cyclists prefer platform racks because they contact the bikes wheel's instead of the frame. Hangers contact the bikes frame, which can cause damage over time due the racing bike's ultralight aluminum frame. A casual cyclist will likely have a sturdier and cheaper bike frame that will be fine hanging for its entire life.
Yakima's brand aligns with being budget friendly so they specialized in hangers because that's what their customer want. As premium brand Thule catered towards high end customers who seek the very best despite price. Thule - pronounced [tool-e] - based in Malmo, Sweden, and designs a wide variety of transportation focused products. For these reasons people often buy Thule and stay with them for life.
Yakima started as a small machine shop in Yakima, Washington state. Then in , Steve Cole and Don Banducci, hardcore kayakers and cyclists, acquired the company. By , they put Yakima on the map at the Summer Olympics, decking out every race vehicle with original aerodynamic fairings. Today, Yakima's products target customers who have price and functionality in mind.
They design roof racks to perform their core job without additional gimmicks. A: In general, Thule racks offer superior style and more functionality than Yakima racks but with a premium price tag to match. Yakima racks are more wallet-friendly and get the job done with fewer bells and whistles. Who is better will depend largely on the specific rack and the purpose for which each consumer needs it.
A: Yes, Thule and Yakima racks are interchangeable. Accessories like kayak racks, roof baskets, cargo boxes, and bike racks from Thule will work on Yakima's crossbars and vice-versa.
The biggest factor to consider is the shape of the crossbar and attachment style of the accessory to the crossbars. It is best to review this question on a case by case basis as their are the odd pairings that simply won't work. A: To be waterproof, a cargo box must be able to be completely submerged and not let water in. Yakima or Thule cargo boxes do not meet this definition so they are considered weatherproof. Both Thule and Yakima cargo boxes are water tight during heavy rain and wind, but the manufacturers advise placing items in dry bags or plastic bags if water may damage them.
A: Thule roof racks offer exceptional value for the money. Their roof racks compliment the look of most vehicles and offer high-end features not seen by competitors. Exterior car accessories should be treated as an investment as they will last as long as the car. A: In the majority of cases, Thule racks will fit Yakima bars and vice-versa. However, specific product pairings should be reviewed in detail to ensure compliance. There are some cases will the two will not play nice.
If people drive it, Thule has a product for you. For best information, Thule has a fit guide on their website to show roof racks for each specific make, model, and year.
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