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Soft Surf Rack Recommendations

Postby RinkyDink » Fri Jun 03, 2016 10:24 pm

Hi All. I want to buy a used longboard at some point, but first I need to get a soft surf rack for my Honda Fit (4 door). If you have any recommendations for a brand type you are happy with or a thumbs down on a brand/model that you think is junk, then let me know. The last soft surf rack thread I could find was in 2011 so I thought I'd start another. Thanks.
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Re: Soft Surf Rack Recommendations

Postby BoMan » Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:51 pm

I have a Thule hard rack that's excellent but here is a link to reviews from Surfer Today.
There are both hard and soft products on the list. :)

http://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/8412-the-best-surfboard-car-racks-in-the-world
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Re: Soft Surf Rack Recommendations

Postby waikikikichan » Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:29 am

My shop sold the BLOCK surf racks ( doubles and singles ) and also used them for rentals. No problems. Dakine softracks were good until they stop selling them due to damaged board claims ( which usually was user/installation error ). Just remember to put a twist in the strap so they don't Hummmmmmm.
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Re: Soft Surf Rack Recommendations

Postby billie_morini » Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:50 am

Rinky, you inquired about soft racks. The designs on these things are very similar. There's not much to get excited about. My suggestion is you look at three or four of them and: 1) buy the one that you like the buckles and fittings on more than the other ones, or 2) buy any one of them used at a very low price.
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Re: Soft Surf Rack Recommendations

Postby Big H » Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:56 am

I had a soft rack; quickly sold it and replaced it with a hard fixed rack. Messing with the soft rack took too much away from time in the water.
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Re: Soft Surf Rack Recommendations

Postby RinkyDink » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:01 pm

Oops, I think I did already ask about soft surf racks. Well, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on the Block straps. Thanks for the suggestions.
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