The verdict
The Force 3 XL is the ski-focused pick — Thule's longer cargo box for 200 cm skis.
Thule Force 3 XL
Strengths
- +Accommodates skis up to 200 cm
- +Mid-range Thule
- +Multiple sizes available (M to XL)
- +Standard Thule build quality
Watch-outs
- −Similar price to Motion 3 XL Low
- −Less aerodynamic than Motion
- −Higher profile
How it compares
Best for long skis. Less aerodynamic than Motion.
Who this is for
At a glance: skiers needing 200 cm ski capacity.
Why you’d buy the Thule Force 3 XL
- Accommodates skis up to 200 cm.
- Mid-range Thule.
- Multiple sizes available (M to XL).
Why you’d skip it
- Similar price to Motion 3 XL Low.
- Less aerodynamic than Motion.
- Higher profile.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.


