Best Ski Roof Racks and Snowboard Roof Racks for 2022-2023

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Etienne Olden

Skiing and Snowboarding is always fun when you do it with your friends and family. However, if its more than just two of you, skis and snowboards can take up a lot of space in your car along with your other gear. From experience, if you don’t have a ski rack and snowboard rack, it usually means that we have to take more than one car, or worse, leave someone behind. Having a good ski or snowboarding rack will keep your gear on top of the roof of your car and give you breathing room inside for you and your friends. It seems like a luxury item at first, but trust us, it more than pays for itself when you and your family/friends make the trip to the slopes without having to play tetris with your equipment in the car. Especially after your tired from a strenuous day.

Below you will find our staff’s current Best Car Ski Racks and Best Car Snowboard Racks for 2022-2023. Enjoy, and of course. . .safe riding!

Our Top Rated Ski and Snowboard Racks

1. Thule Tram Hitch Ski Rack

Thule Tram Ski Racks are perfect for the active, year-round athlete by transforming your summer bike rack into a winter ski and snowboard rack for your car. Compatible with the Thule Apex, Thule Vertex, and Thule Spare Me, the Thule Tram Ski and Snowboard Rack can hold up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards vertically. The rubber arms will hold your snowboards and skis securely without scratching them and the easy to open push buttons and one-key locks will protect them from theft.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4.2/5

2. Yakima FatCat 6 Ski Rack

The Yakima FatCat 6 Snow Rack is one of the best ski and snowboard car racks and comes with a DoubleJoint™ hinge system to help accommodate fat skis and snowboards. The intergrated ski lift allows enough rooftop clearances for ski and snowboard bindings. And the SKS Locking System locks the skis and snowboard to the rack and the rack to your vehicle, leaving you with the secure feeling of not having to worry about theft.

Be sure you know what other parts you’ll need to install your Ski Rack to your vehicle’s make and model. Sometime’s you’ll need to some buy the following products:

Yakima Baseline Towers

Yakima Control Towers

Yakima Q Tower

Yakima RidgeLine Towers

Yakima SkyLine Towers

Yakima Timberline Towers

Yakima Jetstream CrossBar

Yakima CoreBar

Yakima RoundBar

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4.7/5

3. Thule SnowPack Extender Ski Rack

Thule SnowPack Extender Ski Racks is a aerodynamic slide-out rack for conveniently loading and unloading your skis and snowboards:

Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack

Thule Traverse Foot Pack

Thule Rapid Crossroad Foot Pack

Thule Crossroad Foot Pack

Thule Rapid Podium Foot Pack

Thule Podium Foot Pack

Thule Rapid Gutter Foot Pack

Thule AeroBlade

Thule SquareBar

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4.3/5

4. Thule Universal Snowboard Carrier Rack

The Thule Universal Snowboard Carrier Rack is a fully snowboard rack that can transport up to 2 snowboards securely while giving your rack enough room for other carriers such as a cargo box. The angled design raises your snowboard and bindings away from the roof of your car to prevent damage and the locking arm grips hold the boards securely without messing up your edges.

Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack

Thule Traverse Foot Pack

Thule Rapid Crossroad Foot Pack

Thule Crossroad Foot Pack

Thule Rapid Podium Foot Pack

Thule Podium Foot Pack

Thule Rapid Gutter Foot Pack

Thule AeroBlade

Thule SquareBar

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4.5/5

5. Yakima Powderhound Ski Rack

The Yakima Powderhound Ski Rack is one of the most affordable options for a roof rack. It can easily haul up to four pairs of skis or two snowboards up to your favorite mountain. After a great day of riding, throw your gear up top, lock them in place with Yakima’s SKS Lock Cores, and know they’ll be as safe as you left them.

Be sure you know what other parts you’ll need to install your Ski Rack to your vehicle’s make and model. Sometime’s you’ll need to some buy the following products:

Yakima Baseline Towers

Yakima Control Towers

Yakima Q Tower

Yakima RidgeLine Towers

Yakima SkyLine Towers

Yakima Timberline Towers

Yakima Jetstream CrossBar

Yakima CoreBar

Yakima RoundBar

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4/5

And there you have it! Our list for the Best Ski and Snowboard Car Racks of the 2022-2023 Season. There are literally hundreds of Snow Car Racks out there and finding the right one can be a challenge, so hopefully you agree with out choices. Do you think a certain Ski Car Rack deserves a spot on our Top Rated Headlamps list? Let us know? Email us at info (at) powderheadz.com and we will do our best to give it a thorough testing! Need more tips? Look below for a thorough guide on how to determine which Car Ski and Snowboard Rack is right for you.

Happy riding!

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How-to: Buy Ski and Snowboard Car Racks

Rack Type:

Cargo Boxes – Cargo boxes have the ability to store practically everything you own for any outdoor activity you do. However, they are relatively expensive, heavy, and can affect mileage.
Hitch Racks – Hitch racks attach to the hitch receiver at the back of your car. If your car doesn’t come with a receiver, you can usually have one installed. They’re easier to install and easier to load gear. However, they can sometimes block access to the trunk of your car and snowboards and skis usually get dirtier because they are lower to the ground.
Roof Racks – Roof racks stay on top of your car at all times and can carry skis, snowboards, bikes, or kayaks, depending on the attachments used. Some cars will have crossbars, siderails, or towers that you can install a roof rack to, or you may have to purchase some.

Type of Vehicle:

Your vehicle is going to be the number one determining factor in what type of Ski and Snowboard Rack you will get. You’ll need to know if it has rails or a hitch. Be sure to compare your car owner’s manual to see which ski rack is right for you.

Weight:

Be sure to check the weight limit of your car. It’s rare that a ski rack will exceed your car’s weight limits, but if you’re like us, you might overcrowd your car with your friends and your equipment.

Equipment:

Sometimes Skiing and Snowboarding isn’t enough. If you do other activities like biking, camping, or kayaking, you’ll need to consider what other kinds of racks you want to buy.

Driving:

Roof Racks and Cargo Boxes add height to your car and can make it difficult for you to enter low-clearance parking garages. Hitch racks make it easier for you to get in garages but can be cumbersome when trying to fit in parking spots or even parallel parking. They also can affect visibility as they can block your rear view mirror. Roof Racks (especially Cargo boxes) can affect mileage as well.

Happy riding!

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Best Snowboard Boots for 2021-2022

September 16, 2021August 17, 2022 Etienne Olden

Snowboard Boots are often an overlooked piece of equipment when you first start shopping for the best snowboarding gear. If it fits well, then it’s good, right? Well, yes and no. If you have a boot that fits well but doesn’t respond well to the kind of style you like riding (freestyle, all-mountain, and freeride), you’re not getting the most potential out of your boot. But if you get a boot with all the bells and whistles but it hurts after 30 minutes of riding, well, you’ve got some snowboarding gear that is just going to end up sitting in your closet.

Here at powderheadz.com, we’ve reviewed the best snowboarding boots available for all kinds of snowboarding. However, we recommend that you still give them a good try before you truly commit to using them. Never settle, as boots can make or break your day on the mountain.

You can find what we reviewed and what we think are the Best Snowboard Boots for 2021-2022 down below.

Safe riding!

Our Top Rated Snowboard Boots for Men

1. DC Travis Rice Boa Snowboard Boots

2. DC Men’s Scout Snowboarding Boots

3. Burton Swath Snowboard Boots

4. Burton Photon Snowboarding Boots

5. K2 Maysis Snowboard Boots

6. ThirtyTwo Light Snowboard Boots

7. DC Control Snowboard Boots

8. Ride Lasso Pro Snowboard Boots

9. ThirtyTwo TM XLT Snowboard Boots

Our Top Rated All-Mountain Snowboard Boots for Men

There are a ton of choices when it comes to All-Mountain Snowboard Boots. This is a great place to start and get an idea of what you should be looking for in you boots. No matter what you decide. Warmth, comfort, ease of use and price. Keep it all in mind while you decide which boot is right for you.

Here are what we consider some of the Best All-Mountain Snowboard Boots:

1. DC Men’s Scout Snowboarding Boots

Riding Level	Intermediate – Advanced
Flex	Medium
Lacing System	Boa
Liner	Red Liner

DC Scout Snowboard Boots are a popular set of snowboarding boots that offers a soft, cushy ride for an economical price. The Boa H3 coiler lacing and pull tabs at the back of the boot makes for a snug fit and easy on/off access.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4/5

2. Burton Photon Snowboarding Boots

Riding Level	Intermediate- Advanced
Flex	Medium
Lacing System	Quick-Pull
Liner	Imprint™ 3 Liner

Burton Imperial Snowboard Boots are medium flex all-mountain boots that gives the rider a lot of response during fast and aggressive riding. They have an antimicrobial coat inside the boot liner to prevent smell from building up.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4/5

3. Ride Lasso Pro Snowboard Boots

Riding Level	Advanced – Expert
Flex	Stiff
Lacing System	Boa
Liner	Intuition Liner

Ride Lasso Pro Snowboard Boots are high-performance all-mountain boots that let you go hard on the groomers or in the piste. The stiffer flex gives you the control and response you need for wherever your riding takes you on the mountain,

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 3.5/5

Our Top Rated Freeride Snowboard Boots for Men

If you like heading out to the back-country or riding in deep snow, try and seek out some Freeride Snowboard Boots. You’ll want to find Snowboarding Boots that have a stiff flex to help you with your turns, but a soft upper portion to keep your shins comfortable during those long, powerful shifts on your heel-side and toe-side edge turns. The stiff flex gives you the stability you need to help control your carving and stopping power.

Here are what we consider some of the Best Freeride Snowboard Boots:

1. DC Travis Rice Boa Snowboard Boots

Riding Level	Advanced – Expert
Flex	Very Stiff
Lacing System	Boa
Liner	Black SE Liner

DC Travis Rice Boa Snowboard Boots won’t make you ride as well as Travis Rice, but these boots will point you in the right direction . The upper cuff of the boot flexes independently off the rest of the boot, giving you an natural, effortless flex.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

2. K2 Maysis Snowboard Boots

Riding Level	Intermediate – Advanced
Flex	Stiff
Lacing System	Boa
Liner	Intuition Foam Liner

The K2 Maysis Snowboard Boots are some of the most comfortable boots out there. This Best Seller is a masterpiece of craftsmanship as it is designed to be durable and performance-oriented. You won’t be buying another one for awhile.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4.5/5

3. ThirtyTwo TM XLT Boots

Riding Level	Intermediate – Advanced
Flex	Very Stiff
Lacing System	Traditional
Liner	Performance Liner

ThirtyTwo TM Two XLT Snowboarding Boots keeps you stable at high speeds and performance. The responsive boots has an aggressive flex back by a heat-moldable liner, heel cradling footbed, and flexible internal harness.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 3.5/5

Our Top Rated Freestyle Snowboard Boots for Men

For finding the best freestyle snowboard boots, you’ll want to find something with a soft amount of flex and cushion. Impact is the name of the game when it comes to freestyle snowboard boots, so you’ll want to find anything that stresses high shock absorption. You’ll need it for when you land from jumping some major air.

Here are what we consider some of the Best Freestyle Snowboard Boots:

1. Burton Swath Snowboard Boots

Riding Level	Intermediate – Advanced
Flex	Medium
Lacing System	Boa
Liner	Imprint 3 Liner

The medium-soft flexing Burton Swath Snowboarding Boots comes with a dual-zone Boa lacing system that gives you a responsive boot with a tight comfortable fit. Burton and Boa have been working together the longest, so you know that lacing system will be the best out there.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4/5

2. ThirtyTwo Light Snowboard Boots

Riding Level	Intermediate – Advanced
Flex	Medium
Lacing System	Quick-Pull
Liner	Level 1 Liner

ThirtyTwo Light Snowboard Boots are inspired by it’s cousin sport, skateboarding. It’s a comfortable, soft-flexing boot has a flat sole that lets you feel like you’re riding a skate deck and the heat-moldable liner will give you that custom, one-of-a-kind feel.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4.5/5

3. DC Control Snowboard Boots

Riding Level	Intermediate – Advanced
Flex	Medium
Lacing System	Boa
Liner	White Liner

DC Control Snowboard Boots has unlimited adjustability of a Dual Zone Boa System, a heat moldable liner, and a featherweight UniLite Foundation outsole which combine together to give the DC Control Snowboarding Boots exceptional support in a comfy, lightweight package.

Powderheadz Rating

★★★★★ 4/5

This is our current List for the Best Snowboard Boots of the 2021-2022 Season. However, there are tons more Snowboard Boots out there and we will be updating this list often with the most current information. Think we missed a pair of Snowboard Boots and that there’s one that deserves a spot on the Best Snowboard Boots List? Let us know! E-mail us at info (at) powderheadz.com. Take a look down below on how to determine which Snowboard Boots is right for you.

As always, happy riding!

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How-To: Buy the Best Snowboard Boots

There are so many types of snowboard boots out there with a ton of features, and it can be a bit confusing into figuring out what kind of snowboard boots you should get. Boa or Traditional Lacing? How much Flex? What kind of Liners? Here at Powderheadz.com, we’ll try and help you figure out what everything means.

Let’s get familiar with some of the things you should know to buy the best snowboarding boots available.

Flex:

Flex is often measured from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the stiffest. Freestyle snowboard boots and All-mountain snowboard boots usually have a softer flex. They are more forgiving and easier to turn. Soft-flex snowboard boots are great for beginners. Freeride snowboard boots and Powder snowboard boots usually have a stiffer flex. They provide a better power and stability at higher speeds.

Riding Style:

All-Mountain – All-Mountain Riders should choose more flexible boots, similar to freestyle boots. However, if you tend to be a faster rider and need more response, look for a stiffer snowboard boot. For most snowboarders, look for Soft to Medium Flex. If you’re into racing and speed, look for a Stiff Flex.

Freeride – Freeride Snowboarders consider the back-country, off-piste, and groomed runs their home instead of the park. Look for stiffer snowboard boots that give you the precision and response you need when riding fast.

Freestyle – Maneuverability and feel is the name of the game for Freestyle Snowboarders. The boots should have a softer flex.

Lacing System:

Burton Swath BOA Snowboarding Boots — Dual Boa System for the Burton Swath Snowboard Boots

Boa – Boa Systems use one or two dials to adjust the tightness of small cables around the foot. One-Dial Boa Systems handle the whole boot while Two-Dial Boa Systems handle the top of the boot or tongue and the bottom of the boot or ankle independently.

2022 Thirtytwo TM Two XLT Snowboard Boots — Traditional Laces for the Thirtytwo TM Two XLT Snowboard Boots

Traditional – The low-tech basic option of laces for snowboard boots. Laces are easily replaceable.

Quick-Pull Laces for the Burton Photon Snowboard Boots

Quick-pull – Single-pull lacing system similar to a corset. Some snowboards boots will have be able to be tightened in zones rather than the whole boot.

Liners:

Custom Moldable – These liners need an artificial heat source to get a custom fit for your foot. You should be able to take your boots to any reputable Ski or Snowboard Shop to get this done.

Non-Moldable – The least moldable option out of the three, these liners will eventually conform to your feet after repeated use.

Thermoformable – These foam liners will use your body temperature to achieve a custom fit. The liners will usually take shape after a day on the mountain.

As always, happy riding!

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