Model Y Ski Sock

[nicpottier]

We do a lot of skiing and I prefer to carry our skis inside the car than have a rack or roof box. The Y has a great pass through in the form of the middle seat coming down but I was a bit concerned about wear and tear from our ski edges scratching things up over time. I happen to dabble in sewing terrible backpacks and decided to make a custom ski sock to solve that.

It can fit 200+cm skis and they slide in super easy as the ripstop is a nice gliding surface. The bottom and sides are sandwiches of 420D ripstop around a rubberized carpet mat filling for protection. I used velcro to keep the sides up and anchor the bottom. We'll see how it goes long term but so far seems pretty ideal.

Maybe this will inspire some 3rd party accessory maker to make these!

 

[Kairide]

Could probably make more money marketing it as a ski condom. Kinda like Sex Wax, it's all about the name to draw in business.

 

[LoudMusic]

That would also be good for hauling lumber!

 

[nicpottier]

Ya, you could make one that would work for 8' lumber and that sat in the center console. This one maxes out at about 6'6"

 

[Mtns]

@nicpottier how did this work for you last season? I’m looking for a way to secure my skis and prevent them from damaging seat backs. Also, what trunk mat is that? Thanks.

 

[nicpottier]

@nicpottier how did this work for you last season? I’m looking for a way to secure my skis and prevent them from damaging seat backs. Also, what trunk mat is that? Thanks.

Worked great, will do the same this year.

That's the Tesmanian mat. I like it but don't have anything to compare it to. I do think I'm going to get the front seat versions though. The Taptes ones don't cover as much as I'd like.

 

[untouchable360]

nicpottier What kind of ski bag did you use? Was it custom from raw materials? I want to make one.​

 

[nicpottier]

Sewed it myself from materials, most bought from ripstop by the roll.

 

[Walter Jacob]

Sewed it myself from materials, most bought from ripstop by the roll.

great DIYer!

 

[Petanques]

What length skis fit in the Tesla Y like this, and how many? I have skis for three people, with lengths topping out at 188cm. Too long? Too many? Or will they fit?

 

[nicpottier]

I've done three sets of varying length, pretty sure four would fit, especially if they weren't all the same size where the tips might interfere. I fit my 188 downhill skis and 200cm XC skis no problem on the length front. The sock extends right to the console, so it basically that length in total.

 

[samori01]

Worked great, will do the same this year.

That's the Tesmanian mat. I like it but don't have anything to compare it to. I do think I'm going to get the front seat versions though. The Taptes ones don't cover as much as I'd like.

For really good coverage for the mats look at Tuxmats

 

[PublicEnemy]

Sewed it myself from materials, most bought from ripstop by the roll.

Nic, how could i convince you to make one of these for me!? This is exactly what I need!

I’ve always been a roof box guy, as we get about 60 days a season in. Now with the model Y, the roof box just isn’t worth the mileage hit!

Help!!