One of the biggest challenges in upgrading from entry-level inflatable standup paddleboards is transporting and storing a 14-foot-long composite hard paddleboard. Fourteen feet is a lot of feet when carrying a somewhat fragile object into one’s home. If only we could store them outside…
In the town I grew up in, this wasn’t a problem – but that was the 80’s and this is now. Back then you could hang them on hooks bolted to a fence outside. Unfortunately, in the city of Portland, if you leave something outside without securing it, there’s always a possibility it’ll disappear one day – even though these things are huge. If you have over 14 feet of available wall or ceiling space in your home though, you’re in luck! There are a number of wall and ceiling mountable paddleboard racks available that do the job.
We purchased two options for our home: the Extreme Max Minimalist Naked SUP Paddleboard Rack and the StoreYourBoard Standup Paddleboard and Surfboard Storage Rack.
Store Your Board Standup Paddleboard and Surfboard Storage Rack
The Store Your Board rack can be mounted on the ceiling or the wall, but I selected this design as I thought it would work best bolted to the ceiling. Mounting these is straightforward, but making sure you get the lag bolts solidly anchored is crucial.
After searching for the right spot with a stud finder, I made my drill points and did a test, first putting a wood screw into the wall to ensure it was solid. I then added a second wood screw to hold the rack in place before installing the heavier-duty lag bolts.
In use, the rack has served well and solidly holds the board in place. I like this rack enough that I have one in my garage as well as the foyer. The metal tubes are covered in padded material that keeps the boards from being damaged and it works as promised.
The biggest challenge is getting a somewhat unwieldy board in and out of the rack. Carrying a 14′ board up a step ladder and hoisting it overhead was challenging when recovering from a shoulder injury.
It could also be mounted on the wall, but as I have a limited amount of space, I’m putting my boards as close to the ceiling as possible.
I bought the Store Your Board Rack on Amazon for $39.99 with Prime shipping.
Extreme Max Minimalist Naked SUP Paddleboard Rack
The Extreme Max SUP Rack was a better-looking option for mounting a SUP rack on my wall. With a limited amount of potential storage space, the entrance foyer into my home was the best option. Being next to the front door is ideal for getting boards out of the house and onto the car as quickly as possible. It makes the hall look like a gear garage, but hey- at least our priorities are clearly stated.
The Extreme Max Rack is made from aluminum and has felt inserts to avoid damage to boards. The design is essentially bent metal with a bit of reinforcement on one side, and the minimalist design is effective. Designed to hold a board on its side along the wall, it’s easy to use and holds boards as promised.
Like the Store Your Board Rack, we bolted the rack directly into wall studs, though the rack does include drywall anchors. Drywall anchors are probably strong enough, but the thought of a board hitting the ground is enough to avoid this option – plus, why wouldn’t you mount it to a stud?
The Extreme Max Minimalist Wall-Mount Naked SUP Paddleboard Rack / Display Mount sells for $31.95. We purchased ours on Amazon.com with free Prime Shipping.