This rack works great. I have a ford escape with the standard luggage bars on top. The rack fit perfectly and is super easy to install and remove. Had 2 boards and 1 pair of skis almost everyday. The clips/buttons pop right up which makes it quick to load and remove gear. I purchased the locks which can freeze up making it hard to get a key in. Since montana rocks, I never had to lock up my gear so this wasn't really a problem for me. If your driving multiple broke bum buddies to the mountain, this is a great choice.

4 stars due to durability, as the plastic around my lock-cores broke; I can still latch and use them, but can not lock them. Worked for about 75 days. I have a Yukon 168 (wide board) and a Mountain 159 (also wide). I could fit both of them and 2 others on this easily. Also note I did NOT need to use the inclines to do this and I have a Toyota Camry. Stop being lazy and fold your highbacks in completely, then ratchet the straps over them....should let boards fit upside-down on 90% of vehicles; common sense wins, and so do you!

perfect for getting 4 people's gear to the hills. i would advise caution when it advertises 6 ski capability, unless you are using straight skis of yesteryear. Fat boards only fit 4 on this rack.

Have used both the Yakima and Thule racks and these work great!

Have had the Big PowderHound for over 2 years now and have used the rack during the last 2 winters. The rack is pretty basic, but it's worked great up to this point. My rack is attached to the factory crossbars on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/ Mighty Mounts. The only gripe I have w/ the Big PowderHound is that I can't carry snowboards bindings-down because there isn't enough clearance between roof and the rack, but I doubt that most other cars/SUVs would have the same problem. This hasn't really been a big issue for me though, because I'm normally only carrying 2 snowboards on the rack. Overall, I'd say this rack is pretty solid and well made.