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Yakima FatCat 6 w/Locks

Item #YAK0288 | 5 in Stock
4 Star Rating

Pretty Cool.

By Ranked #510 - Car Racks January 18, 2011

The main feature I appreciated about this product was how it works on all types of OEM crossbars. I installed this on OEM bars on a Honda CR-V in fifteen minutes with an extra pair of hands. Elliptical crossbars... I was happy with the road noise... unnoticeable. The locks are moody. You have to jiggle the key a bunch to manipulate it, but that is nothing new for these types of racks. I fit two 166-167 boards with bindings. I tried to over-under stack them and found I would have to remove the bindings on the lower board. I was a bit peeved my new Nidecker board got some rubs and scratches from where the clamps squeezed on the board. I would recommend if you are OCD about board damage, put a rag across the top to protect your baby. I like how the red latch draws attention to the locks. I hope it is a deterrent. Perhaps crooks will just break a window to get something instead?

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By: May 2, 2011

If you grab yourself a spray bottle of Graphite lock lubricant, the locks never freeze up and operate very smoothly. Also, the rack does not have to be closed all the way down to the last "click" to hold your skis well and secure. I try to keep the top beam parallel to the bottom beam, and that works well without undue stress on the locking mechanism (makes it easier to unlock too).

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Tech Specs:

Ski Capacity:
6 
Snowboard Capacity:
2 
Compatibility:
most factory crossbars 
Recommended Use:
Transporting winter planks 

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