I have the Thule rack system with spoiler and with the correct feet for the '09 Fit. Last winter I tried my friend's Yakima skybox (older model). We loaded it with snow boards, skis and boots, drove 8 hours up the east coast through a blizzard with horrible cross-winds coming in off the ocean - no problems except for having to apply a few layers of duct tape on the edge of the Fit's rear hatch spoiler where it would contact the rear of the box when the hatch was was opened. No marks on the roof from the rack system which stayed on for 10 days.

Thule boxes are on sale at Canadian Tire until tonight 9pm. Just wondering if I should get a long one, shorter one, wider one or narrower and why??

 

i own a yakima skybox 16s its the best one i'v even own i use it all year winter and summer no issues and quiet an really easy to open and it fits on my roof perfectly

this is when i first got the car

 

Finally bought the Thule 1700 and it holds a lot, looks great and allows the hatch to open cleanly (just). No added noise above what the roof racks already contribute. It holds sails, booms and my 400cm two piece windsurf mast so don't go with the small box cause ya drive a small car!