Ski bag/ rack recommendations?

Canuck68 · 11-09-2016, 08:34 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm approaching my first Canadian winter with my '16 328 GT and am looking at the best option for hitting the ski hills. I have seen a GT specific ski bag somewhere on the BMW accessories page (although my dealer couldn't find it) and I also have BMW roof racks that I used this summer for bike transport. My question is which works better - purchasing roof mounted ski racks/ coffin or the trunk installed ski bag?

I would appreciate any insight or suggestions as to the best way to go! Thanks in advance!

Billfitz · 11-09-2016, 09:11 AM

How many passengers? I'd only use a rack if both rear seats are occupied. Otherwise I fold one seat back and load them inside. That might have been a problem back when I was on 204s and 207s, in those days I had rooftop pods, but not with the 176s I use today. I've never used a bag. Those are great if you're on a bus trip or your skis are in the back of a pickup, but IME an unnecessary frill otherwise.

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Canuck68 New Member 6 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2016 328 GT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Ski bag/ rack recommendations? Hi Everyone, I'm approaching my first Canadian winter with my '16 328 GT and am looking at the best option for hitting the ski hills. I have seen a GT specific ski bag somewhere on the BMW accessories page (although my dealer couldn't find it) and I also have BMW roof racks that I used this summer for bike transport. My question is which works better - purchasing roof mounted ski racks/ coffin or the trunk installed ski bag? I would appreciate any insight or suggestions as to the best way to go! Thanks in advance!
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,083 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	How many passengers? I'd only use a rack if both rear seats are occupied. Otherwise I fold one seat back and load them inside. That might have been a problem back when I was on 204s and 207s, in those days I had rooftop pods, but not with the 176s I use today. I've never used a bag. Those are great if you're on a bus trip or your skis are in the back of a pickup, but IME an unnecessary frill otherwise.
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