Product Description Converts Trailblazer, Hitching Post, Expressway, Rak-N-Loc, and Spare Me carriers to ski carriers. COMPATABILITY AND RESTRICTIONS:The 987xt carries 6 pairs of skis and 4 snowboards. The 987xt is a carrier and requires the purchase of Thule bike carrier to carry equipment. Not for off road use. Hitch carriers will increase overall length of vehicle, use caution when backing up. Do not operate without carrier in upright and locked position. CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS: Structural steel, black powder coated.Non marring rubber cradles. Rubber straps.
Product Description The Thule 987XT Hitch Ski Carrier lets you convert your Thule Trailblazer, Hitching Post, Expressway, Rak-N-Loc, and Spare Me bicycle carriers in to ski carriers. The Thule 987XT has a new extended bracket that allows for thicker ski bindings, and a rubber strap to secure your skis while loading. This ski carrier features a locking arm that secures your skis or snowboards in the carrier, and comes with locking cylinders that are One-Key System compatible for added security.
What's in the Box? Thule 987XT hitch ski carrier, all necessary mounting and securing hardware, locking cylinders and keys, and instruction guide
Manufacturer's Warranty Limited lifetime warranty
Customer Reviews:
Not bad - doesn't fit shaped skisDecember 9, 2006 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I just fitted this to my 998xt rack. It fits fairly well, and feels pretty secure. It's well made, and comes with all the accessories you'll need.
The downside is that it's impossible to get my shaped skis (Rossi Bandit B3s) into the rack the way they suggest (back to back). They do fit, but less securely, as individual skis. This reduces the capacity to 3 pairs of skis, and not 6.
Also the height of the rack, even with my relatively short skis, is insane - the tops of the skis stand a good 2 feet above the roofline of my SUV.
To be honest.... I wish I'd bought a roof rack, and just stuck with the Thule rack for my bike.
