DaKine 18" Aero Rack Pads - Black
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The DaKine Aero Rack Pads are used to pad the top of an existing roof rack on a car or SUV. They come in a pack of two, are 18" wide, and the Regular size can fit most aero-type cross bars. For larger roof racks, like the cross bars on a Hummer, we recommend the XL. The pads are the same size on both the Regular and XL but the Velcro sleeve is wider on the XL to accommodate thicker bars. Both are made from custom extruded foam and durable 600D polyester fabric.
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Questions From Buyers
Should I buy two if I want two pads or does it come with two pads?
They are sold in pairs so by selecting a quantity of 1, you will receive two pads.
How wide is the pad?
It's almost 4" wide, 18" long, and 2" high.
The color of my last rack pads (not Dakine) faded quickly. Will the colors of these racks fade too?
These pads are wrapped in a tough fabric, however; that fabric (like almost any fabric) is susceptible to fading if left in the sun. So if you keep the rack pads on your car and your car is consistently parked outdoors, I would expect the color to begin to fade after a few months. I park my car in a garage at home and uncovered at work. I've had my newest rack pads for about a year and they are beginning to fade. Hope that helps.
How do the surfboards stay on the rack pad?
You will need straps or tie downs that will hold the board onto the rack pad. The combination of tie down and rack pads will ensure your surfboards will get to where they are going with safely.
What length should I order?
Dakine rack pads come in several lengths - 18", 28", 34" and 44". The 18" version (this product) is designed to accommodate up to two shortboards - one stacked on top of the other. The 28 inch version is best for up to two longboards - one on top of the other. Of course you can carry two shortboards instead but the extra length makes sure your wider surfboards have padding throughout their width. The 34 inch version can accommodate shortboards, longboards, and stand up paddle boards. Again, up to two boards - one on top of the other. Finally the 44 inch version is designed to pad the entire width of your roof rack. It can accommodate up to four shortboards and/or longboards (two stacks of two boards side by side) or two stand up paddle boards – one on top of the other. I use the 34 inch rack pads. It's great for my paddle boards and can accommodate anything smaller. Remember these "Aero" racks are designed to sit on top of an existing, wide, flat-ish, aero-type roof rack. If you have a square or circular cross bar on your roof rack I recommend a "Standard" rack pad instead.
Are these good rack pads?
We've been selling these Dakine rack pads for nearly 20 years. They are very popular and we almost never hear of any problems. They come in great colors (typically updated annually) and do their job well (pad an existing roof rack). The color eventually fades but I don't think you'll be disappointed.
What should I use if I don't have a existing roof rack on my vehicle?
In that case I would recommend a Wrap Rack style surfboard rack. These type of racks sit on top of your car's roof and stay put by wrapping straps through the inside of your vehicle.
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Size | SKU | MPN | UPC | Condition | Price | Status | Notify |
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Regular | 276557 | 08840300 | 610934280265 | New | $35.00 | Out of Stock | Notify Me |
XL | 288305 | 08840305 | 610934269376 | New | $45.00 | In Stock | NA |