Should You Buy a Wall Mounted or Free-Standing Ski Rack
For avid skiers, skiing isn’t just a sport, and their gear is more than just equipment. It’s a symbol of their skill, dedication, passion and the memories they’ve created. Making keeping it organized, protected and displayed all the more important.
Wall-Mounted vs Free-Standing Ski Racks
One of the best ways to keep your skis and other gear organized, protected and proudly displayed is with a ski rack. There are several different styles, but the two most popular are wall mounted and free standing. Let’s explore the benefits and disadvantages of each to help you decide what style rack is right for you.
Wall-Mounted Ski Rack Benefits
- Saves floor space by utilizing vertical wall space
- Storage solutions can be added beneath for additional storage options
- Can be used as an aesthetic display, showcasing your skis and snowboards
Wall-Mounted Ski Rack Disadvantages
- Typically installed by drilling or anchoring into walls which depending on the location, wall material or if you are renting, might not be the best good option.
- Storage capacity is often less flexible with the rack designed to hold a specific number of boards or skis
Freestanding Ski Rack Benefits
- Can be moved or repositioned as needed
- No mounting needed, eliminated the need to drill into and potentially damage walls
- Capacity will vary depending on the specific rack, but some designs will accommodate a large number of skis
Freestanding Ski Rack Disadvantages
- When compared to wall-mounted racks, they typically take up more floor space
How to Choose the Ski Rack that’s Best for You
Wall-mounted and freestanding ski racks will offer different advantages and disadvantages depending on your specific storage needs and personal preferences. Here are a few things to consider when choosing which style ski rack is best for you.
Space Availability
Before you purchase any rack, make sure you have enough space to accommodate it. If floor space is limited, a wall mounted rack could offer a space-saving solution. Just make sure you have enough room to properly mount it.
Mobility
If you know you’ll need to move your gear around, a freestanding rack might be better choice.
Aesthetics
Everyone has their own personal taste when it comes to ski storage, and our wood racks offer a beautiful, natural look that’s pleasing to many in either a wall mounted or free-standing style. However, wall-mounted racks are often thought to provide more of a decorative element and may be more suitable to showcase your equipment.
Weight & Durability
Make sure the rack you choose can accommodate the weight of your skis or snowboards. Our wooden ski racks are built to last, made from durable and naturally weather resistance Northern White Cedar. Each rack is able to hold between 100 and 150 pounds. depending on the size of the rack.
Shop Log Ski Rack Online
No matter what style ski rack you choose, when you purchase a ski rack you are taking a proactive step to protect your investment and increase the lifespan of your equipment. Log Ski Rack offers a selection of high-quality and custom-built wooden ski, snowboard and longboard racks to protect your gear. We have both wall-hanging racks and free-standing racks, to offer the best storage solution to fit your needs. Shop our wall-mounted and free-standing ski racks online now or contact us for a custom design.
