[Wrecktal]

Looking for cross bars to throw skis up on top of the PP. Saw this set of cross bars. Says it'll work. I like the looks. Am I missing anything? Besides the ski rack itself. Where can I get these cheaper?

 

[esto70]

The Yakima and Thule stuff is nice, but super expensive. I recently just went through this decision with my wife's new Subaru forester. We looked at the yakima rail bar system and really liked it. If we were looking to put something on more or less permanently, we would have used the yakima rail bar. BUT... we wanted something that we could easily install and remove for kayak carriers. After a bunch of looking and multiple trips to multiple REI's, we decided that the rail bar system would be difficult to remove with the kayak carriers installed.

We ended up using the Thule rapid crossroad feet and aero bars. The feet have a robust rubberized metal strap that wraps around the roof rails and ratchets down. Pretty solid and kind of easy to install and remove. Not super easy, but kind of easy.

That doesn't really answer your question, though. For some other options, consider:

-Honda OEM crossbars
-rack systems from RackWarehouse
-etrailer

 

[Wrecktal]

During the summer I plan on running a cargo box of some type and winter a ski rack and leaving the cross bars on pretty much permanently.

 

[herothedog]

The Honda OEM crossbars are more than sufficient for skis. Most rack attachments have a universal fit for crossbars. They also have the same load-bearing rating as the third party. I put a Thule box and Kuat bike racks on mine (not at the same time).

 

[sprocket]

If you are considering the Yakima Railbar for ski racks, look at my review of this knockoff...

Review – $68 Low Profile Cross Bar for Roof Rack

I have limitations with the height of my Passport (PP) getting in/out of my garage, so I’ve been researching crossbars that are more of a low profile. The stock Honda crossbars and the Thule & Yakima bars that clamp on top of your existing roof rails add too much height for my needs. Yakima...

www.passportforums.com

Using the above crossbar and the Yakima FatCat ski rack with the Yakima T-Slot mount, it creates a very low profile ski rack setup and I can now actually drive in/out of my garage with skis on.
I will post some pictures for you later, I just got them installed a week ago.