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Will my surfboard fit over my antenna, or do I need to order a "fin"?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by desertrider2215, Aug 28, 2010.

  1. desertrider2215

    desertrider2215 Member

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    I just dropped $800 bucks on a super nice set of Thule roof racks for the bikes and for my surfboard. My question is, once I get the racks and put my board on top, I am pretty sure my board will crunch the antenna, so do I need to order one of those fins from here?

    I can't seem to find any cheaper ones, I guess I'll pay $70 for a piece of plastic if I really have to....

    How easy is installation? Thanks!
     
    #1 desertrider2215, Aug 28, 2010
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    Just unscrew the OEM antenna during your trip to the beach, and save yourself $70.
     
    #2 ronhowell, Aug 28, 2010
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    Or just load the surfboard on to the side, not dead center, and your antenna will have no impact.
     
    #3 ocean7847, Dec 5, 2011
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    I have a Thule rack and use it to carry my Kayak, which is much larger than a board. Just don't center the board and you'll have no problem.
     
    #4 GuamKelly, Dec 5, 2011
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    tanglefoot Whee!

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    Yes, just unscrew the antenna and put it in the glove compartment. That's what I do when the canoe's on top. It'll still receive most radio stations without the antenna but I usually listen to the iPod anyway.
     
    #5 tanglefoot, Dec 5, 2011
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