Yakima fat cat 6 vs Thule universal pull top

[vthokie]

Alright guys, tomorrow morning I am going to be purchasing one of these racks. I just wanted to get some opinions first. The Yakima fat cat is pretty aerodynamic looking. It has cool features like the extension to raise it because of large bindings. The Thule slides out to the side of the car which is also really cool. I'm not short and can reach the top, but it might be more difficult once i lift my 4runner. Anyways just let me know which one you like/dislike and why if you dont mind.
Thanks.

edit: I'm getting 20% off, so cost isn't an issue.

 

[SCRunner12]

I vote the Yakima becuase the option to raise it is helpful when putting a bunch of snowboards up there. The sliding aspect is cool, but it is still at the same height as before and I can see that getting clogged up with snow and ice easily. Plus if you lift, I would assume sliders would be added eventually, which would help getting the boards on and off.

 

[Bundles09]

I like the malone Katahdin. Thats what I roll with.

 

[broncosi]

i'd vote if there were pictures of each rack in your original post

 

[Uneek]

The pull function doesn't work very well in the cold and plus when skis/snowboards are mounted upside down, pulling/pushing the ski rack may not be possible depending on whether your bindings clear your roof rack bars (the ones that run the length of your car).

Exactly the same reason I gave my friend who was considering the Thule for the slide feature--it would be useless if there are boards with bindings facing the roof.