Q: I’m wondering does anyone (either Thule or Yakima or whoever) sell a carrier that supports surfboard/kayak/bike all-in-one?   I’m going to be buying a new SUV soon and wanted to find out this info first and would rather just get it all-in-one.   If not, what’s the best product for just surfboard/kayak?

A: The INA-444 is a great carrier for kayaks, stand-up paddleboards or surfboards.  It works very well with plastic recreational boats, but probably isn’t the best choice for Kevlar or fiberglass touring kayaks. 

And with a base rack system by Thule, Yakima or Inno, you could simultaneously use both the surf/kayak carrier and any of a number of bike carriers offered on our site. With wide enough crossbars, it will likely be possible to carry two bikes alongside your watersports carrier.

Q:  I just got a rockymount board rack for my car but i need  the roof bars for my 2 door car. i drive a 99 ford escort zx2 and cant find roof bars for a 2 door car just 4 door any way you can help me out?

A: The only base rack fit for that car I can find is the Inno IN-SU with the K526 fit hooks and B117 bars. Because your car is a 2-door, you also need the short roof adapter, which helps compensate for the limited bar spread on most 2-door sedans.

Q: I have a 2000 Audi TT. I need a cheap but sturdy rack for a long surfboard (11 foot). I would prefer a surfboard package but I do not have a base rack system on the TT right now. What should I do?

A: First of all to carry a long surfboard you will need to get a base rack system for your TT.  I would recommend Thule’s 480 Traverse system. Then you would need a way to secure it to the roof rack. I would recommend Inno’s INA744 boardlocker which fits perfectly onto Thule’s base rack and gives you the capability to lock your surfboard.

Q:  I Need advice on a SUP rack- I have a 2008 chevy suburban with the standard top bars on it (running length of truck).  I need one for two SUP’s at least.

A: You first need a base rack system which will provide you with a pair of crossbars that you can then attach an SUP carrier to. Your Suburban has side rails, so a good option for a base rack that attaches to side rails would be the Thule 45058 Crossroad system or for a more aerodynamic set up, you could go with the new Thule 450R Crossroad System with AeroBlade cross bars.

Once that is in place, you are free to attach your SUP carrier.The Thule 810 SUP taxi is a great choice as is the Inno INA 446 Canoe/Kayak/SUP carrier. Both are lockable and both with fit either choice of load bars!

Q: I have a 2006 Honda Accord 4 door sedan – what are the options for a surfboard rack that will work with my car?

A:  Here is some information on carrying surf boards on a 2006 Honda Accord 4 door sedan.

Base rack options:

Thule 480 Traverse Roof Rack System, this rack system includes the 480 foot pack, 1304 fit kit and 58” cross bars. This would be my first choice for the base rack. I have used them for years and always had good luck.

Yakima Q Towers Roof Rack System, this rack system includes the Q Tower foot packs, Q Clips (Q6 front, Q83 rear) and 48” cross bars. Yakima is the other major brand besides Thule. They are also a quality brand. They use round bars where Thule uses square bars.

Inno IN-SU Roof Rack System, this rack system includes the IN-SU foot packs, K294 fit clips and 50” cross bars. Inno is the most popular rack system in Asia and has been making inroads in the US market over the past years. Their fit & finish is slightly less dialed than Thule or Yakima. They use the exact same shape and size bars as Thule.

Surf Carriers(all require one of the above base racks and all will fit any of the above racks no matter the brand):

Thule 809 Double-Decker Surf Rack,  Lockable holds up to two boards.

Yakima WaveHog SUP / Surf Rack, Lockable, holds up to three boards.

Inno INA744 BoardLocker Board Rack,  Lockable, holds up to two boards.

As you can see there are lots of great choices for a 2006 Honda Accord surfboard rack – hope this helps!

Picture of the all-new Inno Racks BRA130 Flex Top Aero roof bag, an all-purpose car roof rack cross bars mounting cargo luggage storage bag.

Just released to Inno Racks dealers across North America is the unique and innovative BRA130 Inno Flex Top Aero roof bag, a fully-featured multi-purpose cargo luggage carrier bag for transporting a wide variety of gear and equipment including luggage, sports gear (even holds up to 4 snowboards), golf clubs, baby strollers and baby joggers, camping equipment and much more. And with a 14 cu/ft cargo carrying capacity there is plenty of room for hauling gear for the whole family. The 65 inch length is also the perfect size to fit any vehicle, from small 2 door cars on up to SUV’s. The universal mounting Inno Racks Quick Mount hardware fits any factory rack crossbars and any aftermarket multi-purpose base roof rack cross bars from Inno, Thule, Whispbar, Yakima and others. Plus, the base of the Inno BRA130 Flex Top Aero roof bag has built-in tracks to allow the mounting clamps to variably position forward and backward for finding the ideal position on the vehicle roof top (especially nice for cars that have a rear hatch door and ensuring it won’t contact the back of the roof bag when the hatch door is opened up). What really makes the BRA 130  Inno Flex Top Aero roof bag stand apart from all other car rooftop cargo luggage bags is the integrated folding frame system that supports the structure of the bag. This serves to keep the bag aerodynamic and fuel friendly on the vehicle and looking good at all times, as well as making it easy to access the contents transported in the bag. Plus, the full zippers on both sides of the bag provide convenient dual access from either side of the vehicle. When the Inno Flex Top Aero is not needed, the frame can fully collapse flat, eliminating the need to remove the bag and also ensure optimal fuel efficiency and aerodynamics. Locks are also included for locking the zippers and protecting all items from theft when left unattended.

Picture of the INA388 Inno Tire Hold bike rack, featuring an industry first dual ratcheting arms to stabilize both the front and rear bike wheels.

Up until now, roof mount upright bicycle carriers have advanced forward with front wheel ratcheting arm technology. However, with the recent release of the Inno INA388 Tire Hold bike rack the bar has been raised, as this innovative model features dual ratcheting arms that completely secure and stabilize both the front AND rear wheels. Industry reviews are labelling it the most stable bike rack in the industry for transporting all kinds of bicycles on a vehicle rooftop. By simply opening up both arms from their lowered and stored positions on the bike tray, the bike can be loaded onto the bike tray (no hands needed for holding the bike in place either because of the unique Inno Racks ‘Self-Standing Auto System’ that holds the bike in place for you). Then just ratchet tighten each arm onto the bike wheels. For complete security, a cable lock and lock lever mechanism is included for anti-theft protection. And the universal mounting clamps allow the INA 388 Inno Tire Hold bike rack to attach to factory roofrack crossbars and any aftermarket roof rack cross bars from Inno, Whispbar, Yakima, Thule and more. Compatible with wheel sizes from 20 inches up to 29 inch wheels (ideal for the full range of bicycles – from bmx and kid bikes on up to road bikes and all styles of mountain bikes including 29ers.) Any tire width up to 2.7″  is compatible. Suitable for disc wheels and carbon fiber rims as well.

Picture of the all-new INA387 Inno Slim Fork bike rack, featuring many Inno Racks technological advancements. Specifically made for carrying carrying road bikes (tire width range of 18c - 35c, wheel diameter does not matter).

Inno Racks has been busily working away at a new generation of roof mount bike racks, and the latest model to be released to dealers across Canada and the United States is the INA387 Inno Slim Fork bike rack. The Inno Racks IN 387 Slim Fork roof mount bike rack is designed specifically for use with road bicycles, fitting tire widths from 18c to 35c (tire diameter doesn’t matter). This is the ideal fork mount bicycle carrier for transporting road bikes, time-trial bikes, triathalon bikes, even bicycles with rear full disc wheels or any style of deep dish carbon rims. Combines ultra-lightweight and super-strong, highest quality aluminum construction with a premium finish that looks superb mounted to any vehicle and carrying any road machine. Sleek, low-profile and modern design styling. Includes quick mounting universal hardware for connecting directly to any factory racks as well as any multi-purpose base rack cross bars from Inno, Whispbar, Yakima, Thule etc. Features an industry-first fork mount head with oversize quick lever to attach the bike fork fast and hassle-free (built-in ‘memory adjustment’ so you only have to adjust the skewer to fit the bike fork the first time only). Once bike is loaded onto the inno Racks INA387 Slim Fork bike rack, simply close the cover and use the included key to lock the lock core (also included), which simultaneously secures the bicycle the carrier and the entire Slim Fork itself to the vehicle. Incredible rear wheel holder technology secures and stabilizes rear wheel better than any other design available on the market today.

Picture of the Inno Racks INH303 Aero Light 3 bike hitch rack. Fits both 2" and 1-1/4" trailer hitches. Also include hitch bike rack locks to secure bicycles to the carrier and the Aero Light rack to the trailer hitch receiver.

Inno Racks has just released a 3 bike hitch rack version of the Inno INH301 Aero Light 4 bike hitch rack and Inno INH302 Aero Light 2 bike hitch rack. Called the INH303 Inno Aero Light hitch bike rack, it offers all the exact same features and ease of use as the INH 301 and INH 302 models. Built with highest-quality, super strong and lightweight aluminum materials, the INH303 Aero Light is a cinch to lift, carry and mount to the trailer hitch receiver. The included universal trailer hitch adapter also enables the rack to connect to both 1.25 inch and 2 inch trailer hitches. Unique to the Aero Light models is the innovative foot pedal quick-release that allows the entire hitch bike rack, even with all bikes loaded, to lower down and out of the way for total access to the rear of the automobile. Also includes a hitch pin lock to lock the Aero Light to the trailer hitch receiver, and the included cable bike lock ensures all bicycles are locked to the carrier. Bikes are prevented from swinging around during transport via the no-sway cages that are integrated into the bike cradles. Holds all styles, shapes and sizes of bikes. Best of all, all these features and many more are included at a manufacturer’s special promotional discount price. The INH303 Inno Aero Light hitch bike rack is available at Inno Racks dealers in the United States and Canada.

Picture of the all-new INA446 Inno SUP / Kayak / Canoe Locker for use as a stand-up paddleboard rack, kayak rack, canoe rack and more. Universally fits factory roof rack crossbars as well as base rack systems from Inno, Yakima, Whispbar, Thule and more.

Image of the INA445 Inno SUP / Kayak / Canoe Locker - an economical version of the INA446 and does not include the car rack cross bar pads.

Now available from Inno Racks dealers in the United States and Canada are the new, improved versions of the famously popular Inno INA444 SUP / Kayak / Canoe Locker – the Inno Racks INA446 SUP / Kayak / Canoe Locker and the Inno INA445 SUP / Kayak / Canoe Locker – both feature innovative updates that allow for even more factory roof rack cross bar fits, more robust theft prevention and better protection and stability of equipment during transport. Instead of a pair of foam blocks (included with the INA444), the INA446 version now includes a pair of crossbar pads that deliver superior ease of loading and unloading and wear-restistance that’ll last a lifetime. The INA445 version does not include rack pads and is targeted as a more value priced option for users that do not need rack pads for added equipment protection, ease of loading / unloading or increased prevention of lateral shifting of gear during transport (also a great option for users that already own a pair of car rack cross bar pads or foam blocks). Both models feature redesigned locking rack straps that deliver increased protection from theft of gear or the rack itself when left unattended. They also feature universal clamp hardware that fits even more factory racks as well as any after-market base rack system crossbars from Inno Racks, Yakima Racks, Whispbar Racks, Thule Racks and more. The Inno INA446 Locker and Inno INA445 Locker are the most versatile watersport carriers available on the market today and work equally well for hauling any canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard ( SUP ), surfboard (both short and long boards), windsurfer, wakeboard etc. Works great as a ladder rack as well. The integrated ratcheting mechanism makes it an effortless process to tighten the straps around the gear, and the included Inno locks and keys ensure everything is safe and secure from anyone stealing your gear or the rack itself. They both also adjust to any width along the cross bars to custom fit the item(s) you are carrying.