Features:

  • Sport type: Cycling
  • Max SurfBoard Width = 23. 5"
  • Package Weight: 5.557 kilograms
  • Package Dimensions: 19.05 L x 81.788 H x 29.718 W (centimeters)
INNO is The Best Surfboard Rack Ever

Quite simply, the best surfboard rack I have ever owned. I utilized the straps for years. Straps always needed adjusting, were prone to wind noise at highway speeds & took extra minutes to install if doing so alone. The INNO is fantastic: easy to install on the factory stock rack crossbars of my 2006 Toyota FJ; carries three boards (and I have, many times, driven 3-6 hrs with three longboards up there with no issues); rapid ease of use; locking straps (I have left the boards on the rack overnight when at hotels on more occasions than I can count); & truly one-person load / unload of boards. A buddy of mine turned me on to the INNO, on his BMW. Without question, worth every penny for this superb, top-quality product.

Better than I expected

== Update after much usage === After using this for a while I like it even more. I timed it: It take 25 seconds to pull the board from my garage and get it loaded onto the rack. It takes 18 seconds to take it off the rack and put it away. I don't even bother putting my short board in my car any more. It's easier to just throw it on the rack. I've taken the rack off for a couple of road trips and it's about 2 minutes to put it back on the car. Some of the best money I've ever spent. == Original review == * Easily mounted to my factory bars in a few minutes. Same mount as the ski rack I have from the same manufacturer. Way better than the Thule mount on my bike rack. Once it's set up there's no threading of anything. Just release a latch and it pops right off or back on. Simple, fast and secure. I'd like to buy a beer for the engineer who designed it. * Super simple usage. Throw the boards up there. Attach the loop. Crank it down. * Holds the boards more securely than straps and pads that I used before. There's no risk of the boards sliding side to side so you don't really have to crank down so hard on the boards. With the straps I always felt like I had to pull them super tight to keep my longboard from moving. * No more throwing straps over the car and running in circles. * I carry a big thick long board and a fun board. It would hold another board easily. * BONUS: Since the boards sit a bit higher off of the rails you gain a little more clearance if you have a tailgate. The tailgate of my FX 35 now goes up a bit more before hitting the board. This thing took the biggest pain about surfing and made it simple. Easily worth the money. Buy one.

These are great if you want a bit of security for your ...

These are great if you want a bit of security for your boards. It would still be easy to cut the cables with wire cutters, but having to do that does provide a level of theft deterrence. They are very easy to install, and remain secure. I've used them for over two years and have carried two long boards (one 9-2, the other 10-0) with absolutely no problems, even at very high interstate speeds. They prove most convenient if you load your boards from the rear, with fins to the rear; this way, you never have to detach the steel cables from the crane. Normally, it's advisable to load the boards fins forward so they catch the straps in the event the straps loosen. I'm never concerned about that happening with this product because the ratchet allows you to get the straps/crane super tight. I use day bags only and have had no problems at all with this damaging my boards. I highly recommend these racks.

Great Surfboard Racks

One thing I hate most about surfing is scrambling around my Highlander trying to get the board strapped on the roof especially after a long surf session. With a long board I have to use the racks. Thule makes a decent surf solution but still wasn't exactly what I'm looking for. The Inno mount is a pretty great product. Easy to install and fits pretty well on my Highlander stock cross bars. It is so easy to get your board in and out of the rack and beats using straps any day. Also I frequently bring my board to work for a quick after work session and know I don't have to worry about my board getting stolen at all. As the other reviewers state the one small downside is you will hear some noise because its pretty tall but it doesn't bother me much. The greatest feature about the racks is the arm that keeps the strap up so you never have to get to the top of your vehicle. Just unlock the 2 locks, slide the board in from the back, crank them both down, lock and you're done. This saves me 5 minutes in and out of the water and for that alone the racks are worth it.

Surfs Up with this Rack

I didn't know what to expect with this rack because I had never heard of the manufacturer before. It arrived in the mail promptly, thank you Amazon. The rack itself is solid and sturdy and appears well made. The attachments to my OEM crossbars (Nissan Murano) were secure. However I could not get the rack to sit perfectly square on the bars because of a slight tilt to the crossbars themselves. This worried me initially but as soon as the racks were installed, the surfboards laid across with enough direct contact to the rubberized surfaces of the rack to sit very securely. There did not appear to be any excess stress put on the boards. The ratcheting action to pull down the straps was incredibly easy and intuitive to use. The built in locking system is simple and convenient. Overall this unit has made it easy, quick and simple to get your boards on and get surfing.

Awesome!

I have a 2014 subaru wrx with oem crossbars with the inno wind fairing and it fits great not a lot of noise on the highway wich I was concerned about with or without boards ,I just leave it on looks kinds bad ass xD I live in az and do weekend trips to CA so ppl ask all the time what do those racks carry lol but I would highly recommend these to anyone not wanting their boards jacked it's by no means thief proof but it would take a lot of motivation to break into these.

Very well designed and easy to use.

These racks have been awesome so far. I’ve had multiple long boards and short boards on them and they are easy to strap on and remove. When I need to take the racks off it takes less then 5 minutes. The first time I put them on it took about 10-20 minutes to get everything figured out but after that it’s been dead simple. If you want to spend a fraction of your time strapping and in strapping boards to your vehicle, buy these racks.

Survived a cross country trip with no issue

I drove cross country from NY to LA in 6 days with this on my roof carrying a surfboard. Absolutely no problems the entire 2000ish mile drive. Holds boards in sturdy and very easy to take off and put on.

Easy to install, works great!

Install was a breeze (even on our Rhino Rack with the thin, square "Euro" bars). Our daughter has been using her new surf rack for a few weeks now, without issues. Makes transporting surfboards easy, as opposed using straps/tie-downs, especially for a shorter person. Recommended!

Works and Easy to install - 2003 Subaru Baja

I love these racks. Easy to get the boards on and off. They were very easy to install and keep my surfboards safe and sound. I've had it almost two years and haven't had any problems yet. Someone mentioned the lock wasn't that great. Maybe not, but it's safer than no lock. Just like anything, if someone wants your stuff they will find a way to get it - the lock won't keep out someone that really wants your boards, but I've never had a problem. Goodbye straps! Only for surfboards, not for paddle boards.

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