Snowboard Roof Rack?

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2018 Mazda CX-9 GT
Just wondering what people use on their cx-9's . Looking into getting a roof rack for my own car but there are so many options. I'm also confused does the car come stock with rails, or do I have to buy rails because I thought those silver pieces running parallel to one another on the roof were the rails.
 
"those silver pieces running parallel to one another on the roof were the rails. " YES

The factory cross bars are about $200. They're a pain to get on & off, but they support 200 lbs. Thule also makes cross bars, about $500.

I think any of the snowboard racks or cargo boxes will attach to either the Mazda or the Thule cross bars. The Thule cross bar advantages are that they're wider and probably easier on & off.
 
would love to get some more input on what ppl use for cross bars as well as snowboard racks!

I have the OEM roof rack, mainly future-proofing for a roofbox. They look good, but like someone said, can be a PIA to take off / on. They run about $400 installed.
 
Just to clarify...
Rails run fore & aft.
Cross bars run across the car.
Racks attach to cross bars.
 
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