How many fit
9 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Long Nordic skis ride along”.
9 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
The best roof box for long skis
Top pick
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
The strongest long-ski and low-profile combination here is Motion 3 XXL Low, which accepts 215 cm skis and sits 13 inches above the crossbar.
Why it suits this job
- Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 215 centimeters long fits.
- The catch
- Although it is low, the shell is long and still needs plenty of hatch clearance.
- Go with Thule Motion 3 XXL if
- what decides it for you is carrying long nordic skis
More reasons we picked it
- Dualside access is how it opens.
- Published exterior dimensions are 91.3 x 36.2 x 15.2 inches.
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Motion 3 XXL Low gives the best mix of long-ski capacity and low profile, since it takes 215 cm skis and rises 13 inches above the crossbar.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the roof cargo boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low lists 18 cu ft for listed cargo volume, 13% above the 16 cu ft median.
- Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
- 18 cu ft
- Typical (median)
- 16 cu ft
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Long Nordic skis ride along”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the published exterior-category volume. Shape, mounting hardware and long gear can leave less room to pack. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.
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| Thule Motion 3 XXL Low |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
The strongest long-ski and low-profile combination here is Motion 3 XXL Low, which accepts 215 cm skis and sits 13 inches above the crossbar.
What settles the choice
It holds 18 cubic feet. Although the box is low, its long shell still needs plenty of hatch clearance.
What puts Thule Motion 3 XXL Low ahead
You get 18 cubic feet, and gear up to 215 centimeters long fits inside.
When another box is the better fit
Thule Motion 3 XXL is the one to choose if carrying long nordic skis is the deciding need. SportRack Horizon Alpine is likewise the choice when carrying long nordic skis decides it.
What this page can’t tell you
- Vehicle compatibility cannot be certified by this screen.
- A published volume figure cannot promise that a given suitcase layout will fit.
- Roof limits depend on the vehicle configuration.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Thule, Motion 3 XXL Low Black Glossy
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
It holds 18 cubic feet and accepts gear as long as 215 centimeters.
Top pick ifleave the seats up for skis and keep the rear hatch clear
Key facts
- Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 215 centimeters long fits.
The catch
Although it is low, the shell is long and still needs plenty of hatch clearance.
Thule, Motion 3 XXL Black Glossy
Thule Motion 3 XXL
You get 21 cubic feet of space, with room for gear up to 215 centimeters long.
Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is carrying long nordic skis
Key facts
- Capacity is 21 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 215 centimeters long fits.
The catch
Among the longest and widest boxes listed here, it calls for exact checks of hatch clearance and roof length.
SportRack, Horizon Alpine SR7011
SportRack Horizon Alpine
Gear up to 210 centimeters long fits in its 11 cubic feet.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is carrying long nordic skis
Key facts
- Capacity is 11 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 210 centimeters long fits.
The catch
Its narrow 11-cubic-foot interior rules it out as a family luggage box.
Ready to buy
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Top pick for this job
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Thule Motion 3 XXL
what decides it for you is carrying long nordic skis
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