Are Prorack and Whispbar the same company?
Are Prorack and Whispbar the same company?
Yakima USA and Yakima Australia exist as sister companies. The Yakima, Whispbar and Prorack brands sell within North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the Middle East.
Why was Whispbar discontinued?
Discontinuing Whispbar in the US Because it was such a large amount of product, we were able to get a good deal and pass along the price savings to our customers!
Is Whispbar out of business?
The Whispbar line was discontinued in North America in the Fall of 2016. We are no longer listing new fits or stocking fit kits for clip style systems. We are continuing with the Rail and FlushBar systems, now under the Yakima name. We continue releasing new fits for these bars.
Where are Yakima bike racks manufactured?
Our products are made in several locations. We have company owned factories in Taiwan and mainland China. We also build our cargo boxes, and do final fitting on a number of products at our facility in Southern California.
How can I make my roof rack more aerodynamic?
If you already own a roof rack, the best option to fix the wind noise and whistling is to install a wind deflector, commonly referred to as a wind fairing. A roof rack wind fairing is an easy-to-install plastic shield that deflects wind away from the roof rack, therefore reducing wind noise.
Are Whispbar roof racks good?
It boasts a load rating of generally 75 kgs depending on a few variables, and is also highly fuel efficient with 70% less wind drag than other roof racks. With crisp and sharp designs, the Whispbar doesn’t hinder the look of your car, but rather complements it. Ideal for – People conscious of aesthetics and design.
What are flush rails?
Flush side rails are the rails running from front to back on your vehicle which do not have space between the side rails and the vehicle Often these types of rails with have mounting holes or a ridge for the clip to attach to.
How do I know what roof rack to get?
How to Choose the Right Roof Rack to Carry All Your Gear
- Check the Weight. Strong is good, heavy is not.
- Go for Modular.
- Check Out the Accessory Lineup.
- Strength and Durability.
- Low Profile.
- Product Support.
- Learn from the Pros.
- Wide Product Range.
