Looking for Ski Rack for Illusion XS tower

[SkiBigMc]

I just picked up a 2009 VLX with the illusion XS tower. It came with two board swivel racks but I need to get a ski rack for it. I’ve looked online without any luck. 
any assistance letting me know which ski racks fit the tower or if you have one for sale is very appreciated!

[macdaddy]

Have you tried eBay?

[SkiBigMc]

Yeah but haven’t seen any. heres a better question...does the illusion X ski racks fit the XS towers? 

If so I can get a krypt double ski rack for a reasonable price. I just can’t quite tell from the pictures it it would work.
It would be fun to have a Malibu ski rack but if they are hard to come by I’m not going to be picky. 

[NMMalibuFamily]

Illusion X will not fit on an Illuison XS Tower. 

 

I have the same tower. I found some Illusion XS racks and then retro fitted them with a ski bar and then put some surf forks on it. I'm then able to hold two pair of skis on one rack. It's worked great for the past 5 years. I was skeptical at first but I maximized real estate on the rack. 

 

This is is your best option IMO. 

 

Heres a picture to show you the end result. I may be able to find a better picture if you're interested. 

Edited April 7, 2020 by NMMalibuFamily

[SkiBigMc]

Great info! If you wouldn’t mind shooting over any additional pictures that would be appreciated! 

[oldjeep]

Samson sells some that are a direct fit

https://samsonsports.com/product/malibu-illusion-x-boardracks/

 

[NMMalibuFamily]

Sorry it’s taken a little longer to post pics. Here are two more that can give you some ideas. Good luck figuring out what you will do. Post the final decision!  
 

@SkiBigMc

[SkiBigMc]

Thanks @NMMalibuFamily I picked up a double slalom rack from krypt which was in my price range. I would have preferred to have what you have on your ride. I will keep my eyes open for an original Malibu rack with the hope I can convert it with the surf forks like yours. Do you remember where you were able to find the Malibu ski rack and how long ago was that? 
 

[ahopkins22LSV]

Is that an HO Monza from like 02-03?!

[SkiBigMc]

@ahopkinsVTX It’s an HO Truth. Not sure on the year but probably early 2000s. I “acquired” it from my brother-in-law around 07’ since he was too lazy to ski anymore and I been using it ever since. 
 

I picked up an 09’ VLX last fall and haven’t had the chance to ski behind it yet. Just Waiting for the water to warm up a little bit more here in Minnesota...still a little chilly in the water 🥶

[ahopkins22LSV]

1 minute ago, SkiBigMc said:

@ahopkinsVTX It’s an HO Truth. Not sure on the year but probably early 2000s. I “acquired” it from my brother-in-law around 07’ since he was too lazy to ski anymore and I been using it ever since. 
 

I picked up an 09’ VLX last fall and haven’t had the chance to ski behind it yet. Just Waiting for the water to warm up a little bit more here in Minnesota...still a little chilly in the water 🥶

Ah very cool! HO skis back then were the ski to have. I grew up drooling over their ski brochures!