Snowboarding Rack: Protecting Your Snowboard
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Snowboarding Rack.

We don’t go around walking with our snowboards, right? So, whenever we transport them from home to the snowboarding getaway, a snowboarding rack on our car’s roof is an addition worth investing for.

Placing a snowboarding rack on the car roof is harder than it looks. The snowboard must be properly balanced to avoid slippage or thuds whenever a bump or a hump is hit on the road. To achieve balance, the snowboard must be positioned in such a way that the front bar of the roof rack has about 2 1/2" spacing from the snowboard’s front. Don’t forget to turn the snowboard upside down, with its handle facing the roof of the car. Also, the snowboarding rack and the roof rack must be made by one manufacturer since not all snowboards are compatible with the conventional roof rack of different car models.

It is important that straps or bungies are used to be able to securely attach the snowboard on the front and rear bars of the roof rack. Also, locking can be achieved by using padlocks and cables between the two handles of the rack on the front section. In some car models, the roof rack is within a very low clearance with the car’s roof. In this situation, simply place a foam pad or a customized spacer to prevent the handle of the snowboard from thudding on the car’s roof.

A customized snowboarding rack is also available in the market for use at homes. A particular snowboarding rack can handle from a single to about four snowboards in an upright vertical position. A good rack must be sturdy, unbreakable and free from maintenance. By using a snowboarding rack, one can avoid damage to the flooring and walls. They also serve as protections, not only to the snowboard itself, but also to children and pets.

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