The HitchSki converts hitch racks to a lockable ski/snowboard carrier.
- Holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
- 2-position upper arms, adjustable lower arm
- Soft, flexible rubber padding protects gear
- Fits most Yakima dual arm bike hitch carriers (except Kingpin 2 and SpareJoe)
- SKS lock cores included
- Full security with deadlock (sold separately)
| Item Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rack Capacity | Holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards |
| Hitch Type | 2" Receiver |
| Number of Bikes | N/A |
While your bikes are hibernating for the winter, the HitchSki can convert your mast-style hitch bike carrier into a ski- and board-hauling machine. This snow hitch carrier is simple to install and use, and the adjustable technology is compatible with even the thickest boards and skis.
Features
- Carries up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
- HitchSki snow hitch carriers feature 2-position upper arms, adjustable lower arm
- Soft, flexible rubber padding protects gear
- Fits most 4-bike mast-style bike hitch racks
- Does not include the Hitch rack - sold separately
- If you buy a DeadLock you can secure the entire rig to your car
- SKS Locks included standard
At Yakima, we believe the outdoors is more fun when shared. The more the merrier. Because the outdoors is not just about the adventure, it’s about the stories told, the inside jokes and the shared memories. Memories that remain, long after the trip is over. It’s been 30 years now, and we not only make safe, secure racks for your gear, what we really do is make room for butts in seats. At Yakima, we’re extremely proud of what we do. Because we’re not just making the world’s finest car racks – we’re getting the gear out of the car and more friends in!
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A little disappointing
Actually I was a little disappointed with the rack. It fits securely over my Terragate hitch bike rack, but the top opening isn't deep enough to put in a pair of skis back to back if they have binding plates. If you look closely at the photo, you will see that the one ski set has split plates, otherwise you would have to put them in side by side (halving the capacity of the rack). Skis without plates fit OK back to back.
Getting the twin tips in the rack as in the picture requires each ski to be put in the bottom slot separately, then fitted back to back and locked into the top slot. The top slot opens, the bottom slot doesn't - it has 2 wheel screws which widens it slightly.
Also better be sure your vehicle has mud flaps, there is no way to put the skis in a bag with this rack to keep them clean, unless you cover everything in one huge trash bag or motorcycle bag.
Another 1/2" depth on the top slot hinge would have been better. There is a narrow...
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Great addition to your Yakima bike rack!
The Yakima Hitchski worked well with my DoubleDown4 bike rack mounted to my Jeep Patriot. Some reviews say the Hitchski causes handling of the vehicle to decrease, but I did not notice a difference in this smaller, 4 cylinder SUV. The skis remained secure even though the bike rack had some bounce to it. Yakima has improved the width of the ski clamps, so loading twin tips is not much of an issue. However, some styles of bindings may limit your ability to clamp down skis as shown in the picture. You may have to clamp in the skis side by side. This limits the capacity, but is not an issue for me because I don't plan on hauling 6 pairs at one time. This rack will never outsell roof mounted systems, but the ease of taking on and off the hitchski is a definite plus. I would recommend this rack to anyone who is looking for a more portable, easier to access ski rack.
User friendly ski rack
I found the Yakima HitchSki 6 to be easy to assemble, easy to mount on the Yakima Hitch Mount Bike Rack and very easy to operate. It only took me 30 minutes from opening the box to locking 3 pairs of ski on my new HitchSki rack and I consider myself mechanically challendged. It also comes with locking devices that allow for peace of mind while your skis are left in the rack. The HitchSki is also secured to the Bike Rack by using the Bike Rack built in locking cable. I definitely recommend this accessory if you enjoy both skiing and biking with the family.
Product Features :
- Ski rack adapter designed to fit most Yakima dual-arm bike hitch carriers
- Rear vehicle design holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards at once
- 2-position upper arms with soft, flexible rubber padding to protect your gear
- SKS lock cores for security; compatible with deadlock (sold separately)
- Fits all Yakima dual-arm carriers with exception of KingPin 2 and SpareJoe
Rating : 4.5
List Price : $219.00
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