For this year's ski season, it pays to get ready early. The cold season brings the slopes back to life, and while we wait for them to open, we prepare our skis and snowboards, wax and clean them, and think about how we will carry them to the mountains.

For a safe journey, you should not carry skis and snowboards inside the car. Doing so puts the lives of the passengers and other road users at risk. The best and safest way to carry ski equipment is a ski & snowboard rack. There are many types and models, but they differ in two main ways: how they attach to the car and how much they can carry.

In this article we look at magnetic ski & snowboard racks. A good example of an efficient, easy-to-use model is the Menabo Aconcagua magnetic ski & snowboard rack.

How do you fit the Menabo Aconcagua ski & snowboard rack?

The Aconcagua has a special magnetic plate that attaches directly to the car's steel roof. Before fitting the rack, decide exactly where it will sit.

Line up the two parts of the rack so the equipment sits straight and does not create much drag. The best place for the Aconcagua is close to the doors, which makes loading and unloading easier.

The Menabo Aconcagua does not fit:

• cars with a ribbed or dented roof
• cars with a panoramic roof
• cars with a fixed or opening sunroof

Before placing the rack on the roof, clean the area where its metal plate will sit with a cloth or damp wipe. This gives the best possible grip. The Menabo Aconcagua also comes with extra safety straps that are secured inside the car when you close the doors.

For full fitting details, see the instructions supplied with the rack.

How many skis and snowboards does the Menabo Aconcagua carry?

This Menabo rack is made from tough plastic that resists long exposure to cold and bad weather. It weighs 6.3 kg.

The Aconcagua locks both the rack and your equipment with a single key. The rack opens and closes only with this key, and the mechanism that releases it from the roof is inside the rack.

The Menabo Aconcagua carries up to 3 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards, and its loading area is 32 cm.

Why the Menabo Aconcagua is so practical

The Menabo Aconcagua is a very practical accessory that fits quickly and easily on your car. It carries your ski equipment safely and can be stored in a small space when you are not using it. It is TÜV tested and City Crash tested for use on European roads.

For advice on choosing the right ski or snowboard rack, contact the SuportBicicleta.ro team. We will be glad to help.