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Old 11-17-2005, 11:29 AM
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Default yakima rack on the hatch safe with snow board?

<center><img src="http://www.msnusers.com/_Secure/0RADFGPMSnGbF0wb8zwEHu3GBR7nlkgKExdwrl3UmaNBwlrD09 dpMrfYJ4UaM4Ev!NW1hHd0gLam5*GRnBueUrGdP*r22NfFu92j Lo!*I7L4/P1001389.jpg?dc=4675432523723914880"></center><p>It seems like it would create a lot of drag with something has wide as a snow board...especially at freeway speeds.

I would rather not use the Thule rack, since it seems a lot of people haven't had great experiences with it.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1311857.phtml">seems safe here =o)</a></li></ul>
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Default angle the snow board and use it like a spoiler...

you'll get mad downforce
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isnt that what all the hondas do?
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can you use this setup with a bike, i have a yakiima rack but didnt know you could attach it to the hatch.
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yeah, it seems everyone that has that setup uses it for a bike
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haha.. maybe i'll put the board side to side instead
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maybe i can put the board a lower so it doesn't stick up top as much
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what feet are used? or just check w a store
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Default I wouldn't... maybe if there is an "edge mount"

I use this setup for my bike tho
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Q-41 ...You'll occasionally find them on ebay cheap.


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