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Automotive Ski Rack and Snowboard Rack Systems: the SnowRack® |
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Welcome
to our Ski Rack and Snowboard Rack Systems home page. Since 1979 we have designed, produced, sold, and
serviced our product line of accessories for quality European and Asian
automobiles. As old world craftsman using modern tools we strive
to make the best products possible and to assure customer
satisfaction. We hope you find these pages helpful and
welcome the opportunity to speak with you personally to answer any
further questions. Sam Bird, President.
Bird Automotive Ski Racks and Snowboard Racks enable drivers short and tall to load and
unload 2-6 pairs of skis and/or 1-4 snowboards very quickly.
Skis and boards don't touch the car. Car trunks and wagon hatches open without Rack interference.
Racks can be stored in the trunk or cargo area of most vehicles. The two
under-bumper Pipes which support the Rack are either visually attractive
or inconspicuous additions to
the car. Invented and patented by us, the System is currently available for
the BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster and Cayman, Audi A4, S4, RS4, A5, S5 Audi TT,
VW New Beetle, Nissan 350Z, Nissan Leaf, Infiniti G35 and G37, Toyota Prius, Honda
Insight Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda S2000. New models for
other cars are under development. Call or
click here to view future products. |
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of our Ski Racks, Snowboard Racks, and Bicycle Racks, and GolfBag/Luggage
Racks are: |
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Designed
to blend into the car attractively and
aerodynamically. They eliminate unattractive, inconvenient,
noisy roof racks,
trailer hitches, and trunk mounted contraptions. The Bird
Automotive Car Rack System looks cool, on
or off
the car. |
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Useable
by adults and youths, short and tall. Skis boards, and bikes are lifted less than two feet off the ground. Cargos load/unload in less than five minutes.
Most Racks can be stored in the trunk. |
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Designed
to eliminate damage to the paint and bodywork and to permit car trunks
and wagon hatches to be opened without interference. |
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Strong
and secure. Aluminum, stainless, and galvanized steel components
are used
throughout and are designed to
substantially exceed rated loads. All cargo can be
locked securely to the car. |
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Built
to the highest standards. Digitally controlled tools and
conscientious old-world craftsmen assure consistent
quality. Our design objective is for each System to last as
long as the car. |
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Installable by owners who have at least average mechanical
ability in about two
hours. The steel support structure for the Rack, the Receiver
Pipes, use existing holes and fittings provided by the
car maker. Most models require drilling either one or
two virtually invisible holes from under the car. If not
installing yourself, car dealers and independent shops are
fully qualified. We can help locate. |
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Warranted
for one year against defects in material and workmanship and sold
with a money-back satisfaction guarantee. |
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All Bird Automotive Racks use Arms and a pair of Legs shown at the
right which are inserted into Pipes installed under the bumper.
Each Ski/Snowboard Rack consists of a stainless steel Tray attached to
a Leg to hold the tails of the skis/ boards, and an adjustable clamp
attached to an Arm which secures the skis and boards between their
bindings. |
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Each SnowRack holds: 3
pairs of cross country or traditional skis; 2 pairs of parabolic or
"fat boy" skis; or, 1 snowboard. A Second Snowboard
Option is available. Two SnowRacks can be
mounted to double the capacity.
When configured as a Bike Rack, the
System carries 1-3 bicycles. |
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Pricing and Further Details for Specific Cars:
Click here
Or call our
toll-free numbers now for a
quote for your car.
USA: (866) 417-8423. UK: +44 (0) 207 993-4167. |
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