ThuleSUP Taxi XT Surfboard Rack

The wife recently got a new subaru after ditching an acadia. We previously used a SUP strap system that didn't incorporate cross bars...which was super sketchy diving over 40 miles per hour.Enter the thule into our lives. We strap 2 inflatable sups up there and the worry about them flying off is gone. Super solid design, easy to use and worry free. Spend the money, just do it.

Our family recently had a family reunion in another state where we wanted to bring our hard stand up paddleboards. Around town, we had always just stuck them over the seats of my wife's Honda Pilot and that wasn't a problem for a 15 minute ride, but 8-9 hours at highway speeds was a different matter. We were able to install them on a standard crossbar without much difficulty at all. They tighten down and lock into place so others wouldn't be able to easily mess with anything. They are independently adjustable so it doesn't matter if you have a wide board or a narrow one. The straps that hold the boards down are also long enough that we could put two on without any concerns at all. I feel like we were more limited by the weight the car could carry than the weight the racks could hold. They say they are limited up to 80 mph and we tested that successfully. In fact, I may have hit 85 a couple times, and it got a little scary sometimes when we passed a big truck or with the Wyoming winds, but we made it there and back without any issues at all. It was more expensive than I wanted to spend, but it did the job and I'm happy to protect my other investments.

Thank you Thule for providing ease and peace of mind!First time cargo rack users, we took a chance at this product to carry my 11ft SUP on a 12 hour drive up to the lake house. Obvious from my headline that we were very happy with our purchase. Product is excellent quality, super easy to put on the vehicle and once tied to the front, we never had to adjust the entire trip!I was also impressed at what little noise we experienced inside the truck while driving, if any noise at all!I have already recommended this carrier to several friends! 🏄🏻‍♀️💙

I won't lie. I was a little skeptical when I saw the price tag. I read lots of reviews. Watched lots of videos on assembly and figured I'd give it a go and boy am I Glad I did. Installation was a little difficult at first. The instructions are not clear whatsoever, but after a few YouTube videos I figured it out. There's a larger key in the package that's going to be your install key. Trust me that alone makes life easier. Once I got it on and board strapped over, I cannot imagine how I did this before. A job strapping boards to the top that used to take no less than 30 minutes now takes no more than 30 seconds. So pleased and would absolutely purchase again!!

Easy to install and will accommodate 2 longboard surfboards and the locking system keeps everything secure.

This was a disaster delivery and return experience. The product came damaged, no keys and no box, just scotch tape around the middle of two cross bars delivered by UPS. UPS however refused to return the package until I buy a $40 box for it, even though they were OK delivering it without the box.At the end Amazon had refunded my costs of return, but the entire process took too much time and left very unpleasant taste. I re-ordered directly from the manufacturer after this experience. The product came nicely packaged, with multiple spare keys, user manual, warranty etc etc. Manufacturer also shipped it fairly quickly, so not a big difference in shipping speed, but much better overall experience.

So I had to have my dad help me install this the directions were very vague. Luckily, figured it out and it has been great for my paddle boards. I bet if I got kayak I could fit it on there too. Sorry to not be a helpful review. It beats having the hassle to tie down .The price you pay for It saves you time . I recommend you buy it.

Extremely easy to use and durable.Best functional roof rack for surfboards