SUMO features the highest caliber materials:
Specifications:
- Glass-filled nylon base, rod rests and sockets.
- Polycarbonate-ABS suction mounts.
- Stainless Steel hardware.
- Nickel rings for strap assembly.
- Double banded shock cord.
- PVC suction mount pads.
- EVA foam pads for rod rests.
SU·MO
Pronunciation: \'sü-(?)mo\ :superior strength, ability to stay attached to your vehicle even during extreme driving.
SUMO's cutting edge design offers the ultimate in versatility and performance far exceeding anything in its category.
Adhesion: Four independent "lever-lock" suction mounts adhere to any smooth non-porous material.
Adaptability: Ball and socket connections and vertical pivots provide unequaled flexibility to mount to any passenger vehicle.
Leveling: An additional ball and socket connection in the rod rest allows rods to be level.
Rod Security: Double shock cords "lock" into place.
Portability: Breaks down and weighs 2 pounds.
Sumo Rod Rack
We tried out the new Sumo Rod Carrier, which I also drove through the car wash to make sure it didn’t fall off. What we like most about the Sumo is its multiple-jointed, four- point lever-lock mounts. In other words, it can be adapted to different base shapes and surfaces easily. It also has ball-and-socket connectors, and durable shock cord tie-down straps.
If you’re going to hang a $700 rod and $400 reel outside your vehicle and drive from spot to spot, you don’t get many do-overs if the rod carrier fails. This one seems to work well, and at a retail of $150, is worth the investment to keep strung rods from hanging outside cracked car windows.
Review by Kirk Deeter, Editor of Angling Trade Magazine (June, 2010 issue) and Field Editor for Field & Stream Magazine
Credits, Thanks & Kudos
Credit and thanks to Byron Garth (#401) for his rally driving skills, editing (rageproductions.com) and being an all around great guy to work with for the SUMO video.
The outstanding photos of SUMO are results of Mike Houska of Dogleg Studios (doglegstudio.com) and his professional perfection.
And a big big thank you to Jeff Robberson and Miro of Robberson Ford-Mazda (robberson.com) for their incredible generosity over the many years for lending RODMOUNTS cars, trucks, suv's and vans for our photo shoots.
Thanks!
RODMOUNTS
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RODMOUNTS
Founded in 1997 in Bend, Oregon, RODMOUNTS designs, manufactures and markets innovative fishing rod carriers for cars. Our market leading RODLOFT PRO has set the standard for car racks.
New for 2010 is SUMO, our new exterior rod carrier. The result of years of research and development, SUMO raises the performance bar once again.
RODMOUNTS - Designed to work with today’s and tomorrow’s cars ™