I have non-folding Malones Posted by: Wayne_Smith on Dec-17-12 6:45 PM (EST)
that are 10 years old, have been on my car the whole time, and they are tough as nails. Love 'em. I also have a 15 year old set of Yakima plastic saddles - same story, been on the car the whole time, still work great. Not sure about folders' durability, but solid carriers are good and tough.