Snowboard racks for 2011 X35i

rohan_b79 · 10-13-2011, 12:53 PM

Hi Folks,
I have a 2011 BMW x3. I wanted to know your folks opinion on the best roof mounted snowboard racking solution for the X3.

My X3 has the flush type satin aluminum rails. I checked online and Yakima has the quietest load bars called whispbar, but they say that it doesn't fit X3's.

Does anyone have pictures of their racking solution and some suggestions on brands? Its pretty confusin g with so many types, like dedicated one made by thule and inno, I am completely lost.

Greatly appreciate it.

sard · 10-13-2011, 03:52 PM

Look at my thread about half a page to one page down called "Thule Aeroblade who has used..." I posted a photo of my crossbars. IMO the best snowboard carrier is the Thule pull top, especially for taller vehicles. Keep a lookout for their latest model released in 1-2 weeks. Only diff is the locking feet.

Legaleagle4 · 04-03-2012, 12:51 PM

I had a complete Thule-based system for two bicycles (along with front wheel attachments) as well as the ski/snowboard carrier for my 2008 335XI. When I bought the 2011 X3 35i, all I had to do was purchase a new fit kit to attach to the roof rails (about $80). I was able to re-use everything else. The fit kit does not appear to leave any marks on the roof rails.

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rohan_b79 New Member 8 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California, USA iTrader: (0)	Snowboard racks for 2011 X35i Hi Folks, I have a 2011 BMW x3. I wanted to know your folks opinion on the best roof mounted snowboard racking solution for the X3. My X3 has the flush type satin aluminum rails. I checked online and Yakima has the quietest load bars called whispbar, but they say that it doesn't fit X3's. Does anyone have pictures of their racking solution and some suggestions on brands? Its pretty confusin g with so many types, like dedicated one made by thule and inno, I am completely lost. Greatly appreciate it.
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sard Major 235 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Look at my thread about half a page to one page down called "Thule Aeroblade who has used..." I posted a photo of my crossbars. IMO the best snowboard carrier is the Thule pull top, especially for taller vehicles. Keep a lookout for their latest model released in 1-2 weeks. Only diff is the locking feet. __________________ E92 M3 - DCT - 20" BBS LM-R - KW Clubsport - Akrapovic Exhaust - Powerchip Tune - Arkym Aero Kit - HID Halo
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Legaleagle4 New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wrentham, MA iTrader: (0)	I had a complete Thule-based system for two bicycles (along with front wheel attachments) as well as the ski/snowboard carrier for my 2008 335XI. When I bought the 2011 X3 35i, all I had to do was purchase a new fit kit to attach to the roof rails (about $80). I was able to re-use everything else. The fit kit does not appear to leave any marks on the roof rails.
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