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Originally Posted by redpoint5
It's been discussed before. Since you're in an industry that designs things that are required to consider aerodynamics, perhaps you could help answer that.
You think Yakima knows nothing about aerodynamics, or do you think they have to make them backwards to satisfy ignorant humans?
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I think is is the later option. Stylists and marketing types trump engineers in most discussions. Most people think the front profile is more important than rear profile so companies market to those perceptions.
I have an older box and the newer Yakima boxes have some improvements.
This is the newer and more expensive version of my box:
The rear is sloped up to allow the box to be positioned farther back on the vehicle and still have the hatchback lift fully. It also allows the mounts to be centered on the box instead of biased towards the back of the box.