• Type: Hitch swing-arm
  • Weight: 68 lbs., 12 oz. — 42 lbs (Apex XT Swing), 25 lbs., 9.6 oz. (Tram)
  • Carrying Capacity: 6 skis or 4 snowboards
  • Locks: Integrated ski lock and hitch lock
  • Ease of Install: Difficult

Pros

  • Buttery swing-arm function even when mounted to a car hitch
  • Multi-function rack from bike to ski for year-round use

Cons

  • Must have a compatible bike rack to mount the ski rack to — will not work on its own
  • Hard install, extra tools needed: a T20 hex key and Phillips Head screwdriver
  • Ski and snowboard rack feels cheaply made compared to the base hitch rack
  • Took a few tries to learn to load and lock-in skis in an apex

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