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The Yakima Buttondown Aero ski / snowboard rack (8003070) is an unbeatable value and simply gets the job done, period! Delivers both a great price and dependable transport of your boards. Easily accommodates up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards (mix and match carrying skis and snowboards too). Also includes universal mounts making it compatible with virtually all factory roof rack crossbars. Yes, the Yakima Buttondown Aero attaches directly to factory installed roof racks and any after-market base rack cross bars including Yakima Racks round bars, Thule Racks square, AeroBlade, Rapid Aero & Xsporter truck rack load bars, Inno Racks crossbars etc. Includes a pair of Yakima locks to simultaneously secure your skis, snowboards and ski poles inside the ski / snowboard rack and the carrier itself to the roof rack crossbars.
- Yakima 3070 Buttondown Aero ski rack & snowboard rack has engineered clamp down style jaws with rubber top and bottom pads that grip and protect your skis and snowboards.
- Offers both a nice design and ease of use when loading & unloading your gear.
- Add the Yakima Ski Lift Kit (not included; see accessory add-ons below) to increase the carrier's height for additional binding clearance on skis and snowboards with high-profile bindings.
- Offers enough room for shaped skis and freestyle snowboards. Easily accommodates up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards (mix and match carrying skis and snowboards too).
- Includes universal mounting clamps for attaching directly to virtually all factory roof rack crossbars or any after-market base rack bars including Yakima Racks round bars, Thule Racks square, AeroBlade, Rapid Aero & Xsporter truck rack load bars, Inno car rack crossbars etc.
- Can be used on car racks with very little spread between front and rear crossbars.
- Includes a pair of Yakima locks to secure your skis, snowboards and ski poles inside the ski / snowboard rack.
- All hardware included. Tools-free installation and easy-to-follow Yakima ButtonDown Aero instructions manual included.
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Product Reviews
Read the reviews below to find out what other customers are saying about the Yakima 03070 Button Down ski-snowboard carrier.
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This Ski Rack is the Best
this Yakima Buttondown Aero ski rack review by Lee Chapman
vehicle year/make/model: 2010 Subaru Outback wagon
item(s) transported: skis
ORS has the best price, and best service for the ski rack with the best fit for my 2010 Subaru Outback factory rack. What is better than that?
Perfect - Great Value
this Yakima Buttondown Aero review by Jeff
vehicle year/make/model: 2001 Toyota Sienna
item(s) transported: 2 snowboards and 2 pairs of skis
Installed in 20 minutes on the factory cross bars. Needed the lift kit for snowboard binding clearance. Much needed and well worth it... wish I had it at the beginning of the season.
Good for the Money!
this Yakima Buttondown Aero review by Mike
vehicle year/make/model: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
item(s) transported: skis and snowboards
It isn't that hard to install and it comes with all the pieces. I just went to Holiday Valley on a ski trip and had to transport 3 pairs of skis and a snowboard, and that is exactly how much space it had. I have used several times since and have had 0 problems. I would recommend for the price fo' sho!
Great deal. Works good.
this Yakima Buttondown Aero review by outdoormanMT
vehicle year/make/model: 2007 Saturn Outlook
item(s) transported: skis and snowboards
The Buttondown’s best feature is the price. It is way cheaper than all the other options out there that I looked at, and it comes with locks and the attachments needed for factory bars. Installed easily on my Saturn Outlook. I’ve had it crammed with six pairs of skis and it worked great. No problem with carrying snowboards and skis at the same time either.
Decent Rack for Both Snowboards and Skis
this Yakima Buttondown Aero review by Spencer1
vehicle year/make/model: 2006 Dodge Durango
item(s) transported: Skis / Snowboards
I have the Yakama Button Down ski rack and I used it all last winter. It functions well and looks good. You'll have a tough time finding a rack this good for the price. Even includes locks.
Nice Product
this Yakima Buttondown Aero review by Cha
vehicle year/make/model: 2001 Acura MDX
item(s) transported: snowboards
Nice snowboard rack that is very easy to use and installed without any hassles. Amazed it even came with locks at such a low price.
Awesome Carrier. Love the Cheap Price!
this Yakima Buttondown Aero review by ZEKE
vehicle year/make/model: 2008 Audi A4
item(s) transported: skis
This is a great ski carrier for the money. It works awesome, is easy to use and looks good. What more can you ask for?
Product Discussion
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Mitch asks - What are the dimensions(lenght/height/width) of this rack? I need it to fit within my existing bike trays.
Rack James answers - The Buttondown Aero is 28-1/2" long, outside to outside. The inside dimension, or usable width for carrying skis/boards, is 22-3/4". It stands 5" tall on top of your crossbars and is about 1-1/2" wide.
Product Videos
ORS Racks Direct Demonstration Video & Review featuring the Yakima ButtonDown Aero snowboard-ski carriers. Movie includes Yakima Racks ButtonDown Aero ski-snowboard rack review, product demo, features etc. A fine quality carrier that includes universal mounting clamps, allowing it to connect directly to Yakima base rack crossbars, any Thule base rack load bars, Inno Racks cross bars and factory roof rack crossbars. Holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards. Mix and match carrying snowboards and skis too. Includes a 2 pack of Yakima Locks for simultaneously locking skis and snowboards inside the Button Down Aero carrier and the carrier itself to the car rack crossbars.
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ORDERING NOTES
Includes universal mounting hardware, allowing Buttondown Aero to connect directly to virtually all factory racks and any after-market base rack cross bars including Yakima round bars,Thule square, AeroBlade, Rapid Aero & Xsporter truck rack load bars, Inno Racks crossbars etc.
Includes a pair of Yakima SKS locks to secure your skis, snowboards and ski poles inside the ski / snowboard rack. Also simultaneously locks the carrier to the car rack crossbars.
Add the Yakima Ski Rack Lift Kit (sold separately; see accessory add-ons above) to increase the height of the ski rack for additional binding clearance on skis and snowboards with high-profile bindings.
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