"Snorer" wrote in message
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After years of being a threesome my party has swelled to 4 this year.
Usually at chamonix so driving to differant ares most days.Previously no
problem with the car, using the split seat to keep the skis. Now we don't
have that seat I have no experiance of the car hire ski racks. Do they
hold 4 pair of skis, should I get a ski box, or any other suggestions
welcolme.


Is this a hire car or are you driving to the resort as well? If it's the
former I suggest you get a slightly larger car that has an uneven split in
the back seat as 2 passengers can fit into the larger 'half' or get a estate
car and strap the skis to the middle head rest.

If you're driving over then the ski racks do not usually hold 4 pairs of
skis, ski boxes are good or just strap the skis to the bars - though
depending on arrangement the wind noise can be a bit of a pain. You might be
able to hire a couple of pairs of magnetic mounting ski holders - just be
careful when attaching and removing them from the roof not to be too
aggressive and damage the paintwork.

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Paul S