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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Thule or Yakima? For bikes, skis, and an extra-shit box (not all at once, duh).
Any preferences for one system or the other? Why?
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I've had both and don't feel that there is a major difference in the functionality of the accessories--although I haven't bought anything new in over 5 years, so it's just possible there's been a change.
The major thing has been that one or the other usually fits given cars better--thule was always the choice for VW, Audi, Volvo, Saab. Yakima generally fit Japanese cars better.
You have a BMW, no? I believe that Thule is the prefered option.
Also, there were different shaped "clips" to mount one brand of accessories to the other brand of rack, but, again, I don't know if they are still available--the one's I have I purchased on clearance, so they may have been discountinued.