I’ve somehow reached the point in life where I own enough snowboards that storage has become an actual problem.
(My girlfriend would probably argue it became a problem several boards ago).
Over the years I’ve tried wall mounts, racks, rubber mounts and various DIY solutions to get them off the floor. Some I’ve genuinely liked. Most were just cheap crap.
These are my favourites.
The Short Version
I still haven't found anything I like more than the Gravity Grabber. Mine have been on the wall for years and I'd happily buy the same ones again.
What I wish I'd known
I spent far too long trying to find the best snowboard wall mount.
Turns out, that was the wrong question.
I ride a lot. I teach snowboarding. When I get home from a trip, I don’t want to fight my way through a pile of boards or worry about knocking edges together. I just want to grab the one I’m riding that day and go.
The boards I care about aren’t cheap either. I’d much rather see them hanging safely on the wall than balanced against each other in the corner.
Then there’s the quiver problem.
One snowboard doesn’t take up much room.
Five or six? (Don’t look at me like that.)
That’s when I realised I didn’t need one perfect storage solution. Different boards get used differently, so they don’t all need storing the same way. Plus what works for me might not be what works for you.
If You Ride All The Time…
If you’re constantly grabbing your board, especially if you live in the mountains, convenience matters more than anything else. You want it off the wall in a couple of seconds without dragging other boards around or worrying about knocking edges together. You should definitely be looking at something like the Gravity Grabber. This ended up being the main solution for me, though I relegated my older decks to cheaper racks or roof storage.
If You Just Want The Garage Floor Back…
Sometimes it’s not about displaying your gear. It’s about reclaiming enough space that you can actually get to the bikes, the lawn mower or whatever else is buried in there. You don’t necessarily need the fanciest storage solution, just one that keeps everything organised. A cheap wall rack will be fine.
If You’ve Somehow Ended Up With Too Many Snowboards…
It happens.
At some point you stop thinking, “Where should I hang this?” and start wondering where the F they’re all going to fit. That’s when storage density starts becoming more important than showing every board off individually. You’re probably going to need a heavy duty multi-board rack.
If You’ve Only Got One Board…
You’ve actually got the easiest decision of the lot. You can choose something that suits the room and the way you use your board, rather than trying to make everything fit together. In this situation I’d probably go for some kind of display mount.
The Mount I've ended up using
The Gravity Grabber
- Fit my snowboards, skis and most other mountain gear
- Takes minutes to install (I got quicker after the first one)
- Rubber grippers didn't damage my edges
- Makes grabbing a board ridiculously easy
- Expandable system if your collection gets out of hand
I’d seen Gravity Grabbers for ages but kept talking myself out of them. At the end of the day, they’re still wall mounts. I couldn’t quite convince myself they were worth the money when a couple of rubber hooks cost a fraction of the price.
Eventually I took the plunge and coughed up the cash.
First Impressions
I ride a lot. I teach snowboarding. My boards aren’t hanging on the wall because I’m trying to turn the garage into a showroom. They’re there because I want to grab the one I’m riding that day and throw it in the car.
That’s where these earned their money.
I don’t move other boards out of the way. I don’t lean one against the wall while I get another down. I don’t come back from a trip and end up with another pile growing in the corner because I can’t be bothered putting everything away properly.
The boards go on the wall.
They come off again a few days later.
Repeat.
The annoying thing is they’ve made me want more of them – as you can see from my collection.
How they actually work
They’re pretty simple.
Instead of hanging your snowboard from hooks, the Gravity Grabber grips the board by its sidewalls using two spring-loaded arms. Push the board in and it clicks into place. Pull it back out and the arms open again.
That’s it.
The first time you use one it feels a bit odd because you’re expecting the board to fall straight back out.
It doesn’t.
The grip is surprisingly strong, but you don’t have to wrestle the board to get it back out either. After a day or two it just becomes second nature.
I also much prefer the side-on storage. It takes up very little wall space, I can see every board I’ve got at a glance, and grabbing one doesn’t mean moving everything else first.
For someone who rides a lot, that’s a much bigger deal than I expected.
Installation
I guess I should have talked about this first. But there isn’t much to say.
They’re wall mounts.
Get the right fixings for your wall, make sure they’re level if wonky things annoy you, and you’re done.
The only thing I’d do differently is leave a bit more space than you think you’ll need.
I bought my first pair assuming that would probably do me. As you can see, I now have several collections.
Durability
This was my biggest concern before buying them.
Not whether they’d stay on the wall.
Whether they’d slowly wreck my boards.
My snowboards weren’t cheap and neither were my skis. The last thing I wanted was a wall mount that looked good for Instagram but slowly rubbed marks into expensive gear.
Months later, I still haven’t found a mark I’d blame on the Gravity Grabbers.
They’ve held everything from wide powder boards to skis without feeling like they’re struggling, and they don’t seem to care whether the gear goes back on the wall dry, wet or covered in road salt after the drive home.
Value
They’re expensive.
If you’ve got one old board living in the shed that comes out once a winter, I’d honestly save your money and buy a couple of hooks.
That’s not why I bought these.
I bought them because I ride regularly, we’ve got more boards in the house than any sensible family probably needs, and I wanted storage that I’d actually use rather than something I’d get annoyed with after a month.
They’ve made the whole garage feel less chaotic. Plus happy wife, happy life and all that…
For me, these are absolutely worth the upfront spend. Whether that’s the case for yourself is something only you can answer. But I’m pretty frugal and haven’t had buyers remorse here, which is rare.
My Advice
If all you wanted was my recommendation, it’s still the Gravity Grabber.
It’s the one that’s stayed on my wall the longest, the one I’d replace tomorrow if it disappeared and the one I end up recommending whenever someone asks how I store my boards.
That doesn’t mean it’s the right answer for everyone though.
If you’re trying to display one favourite board, there are better options.
If you’re trying to reclaim your garage from five snowboards, two pairs of skis and a family that keeps buying more gear… that’s probably another product altogether.
The rest of the mounts below are worth considering for exactly those reasons.
Other Snowboard Mounts I've Tried
Arkorus Snowboard Wall Mounts
- [Mount & Display Your Snowboards – Clean, Secure Floating Design] Easily mount and display vertically up to [2] snowboards per set (4 rubber mounts included) with a modern floating look. Designed to hold your boards securely using gravity and edge support—no bulky racks or complicated systems.
- [Universal Fit – Works with Most Snowboards] Compatible with all standard snowboard shapes (freestyle, all-mountain, powder). The angled rubber grips your board by the side edges (waist), keeping it stable with or without bindings.
- [No Damage to Board – Safe Everyday Use] The rubber protects your snowboard edges from scratches or pressure marks. Includes screws and anchors for secure installation on drywall, studs, or wood – ideal for home, garage, apartment setups or ski rooms.
- [Quick & Easy Vertical Installation – Simple Setup in Minutes] Install quickly using a screwdriver with included hardware and clear instructions. Once mounted, your snowboard can be placed or removed in seconds without hassle.
- [Premium Heavy-Duty Rubber – From Canada with Lifetime Support] The Original rubber snowboard wall mount design, developed and refined over years, built from high-density (hard) vulcanized rubber for long-term durability making these snowboard wall hanger harder than tires. Backed by our lifetime replacement guarantee.
The Arkorus mount is the cheapest snowboard wall mount I’ve used, and it certainly didn’t look like much when I opened the packet. But honestly, it does exactly what it’s supposed to.
There’s no clever mechanism here. It’s simply four dense rubber discs that you screw into the wall. Two discs hold one snowboard, so a pack stores two boards.
The rubber was much firmer than I expected. The makers say it’s “stronger than car tires” which wasn’t something I’d necessarily deemed necessary for holding a snowboard. But it seems to work, so what do I know?
Once everything was installed, I never felt like the board was going to slip out or damage the edges. I also like that there are no moving parts. There’s basically nothing to wear out.
Installation is simple enough, although measuring the spacing takes longer than actually fitting the mounts. Spend an extra couple of minutes getting that right and they’ll look much better once the board’s hanging.
Where these lose out to the Gravity Grabber is convenience.
If your snowboard spends most of the year hanging on the wall, you’ll probably never care. But if you’re constantly taking it down before trips and putting it back afterwards, the difference becomes obvious. With the Arkorus mounts you have to line the board up between the rubber discs every time. It’s not difficult, it’s just slower. I also got dirt on my wall every time I slid it in, and if it’s wet it runs down the wall.
That’s really what you’re paying extra for with the Gravity Grabber. Just a quicker, nicer user experience.
I also prefer the look of the Gravity Grabber, but once a snowboard is mounted you barely notice the Arkorus discs anyway. They almost disappear behind the board.
If you’re trying to store and display a couple of snowboards without spending much money, I’d happily recommend these (or a similar version from another brand – there are loads of them now). If it’s the board you use every weekend, I’d still spend the extra on the Gravity Grabber.
Snowboard Racks
I ended up trying a few different snowboard racks over the years and, honestly, there’s less separating them than the marketing would have you believe.
If your goal is simply to get expensive snowboards off the garage floor, out of the corner of the spare room or away from curious kids, most of them work perfectly well.
StoreYourBoard’s racks are the ones I’d happily recommend because they’re sturdy enough, reasonably priced and they’ve been around long enough that thousands of people have already stress-tested them for you (including me).
If you’ve only got one board, I’d stick with the single-board display rack above. It looks cleaner and shows the board off better. I preferred the Large over the Medium for a better fit – medium is more prone to wider boards sliding off.
If you’ve built up a little collection though, the multi-board rack makes far more sense. It holds up to three boards as standard, and if you somehow end up owning even more, you can simply mount another one above or below it. I’ve seen plenty of people stack two or three together and it works well.
One thing I noticed amongst myself and colleagues is that almost nobody complains about the rack itself. The recurring complaint is the supplied drywall anchors. Most of us replaced them with better-quality anchors or mounted straight into studs – and had no issues afterwards.
There’s also a (much more expensive) heavy duty metal version which comes with better hardware anyway. The arms are longer too if you want more security. But as I say, it’s about triple the price.
There are a few other things worth knowing about the cheaper multi-board option.
It works best without the bindings fitted. It’s designed around that. You can do it with bindings attached, but trying to cram oversized bindings onto every level can get a bit awkward. Three boards is realistic. Four starts becoming a game of Tetris.
It isn’t the prettiest storage solution in the world either. These are racks, not display mounts. If you’re trying to make one special board look like artwork, buy the single board display mount (and stack them instead if more storage is needed).
But if your priority is simply keeping your gear organised, protected and out of the way, they’re difficult to fault. Mine spend most of their life high up on the garage wall where they’re safe, easy to grab before a trip, and no longer falling over every time someone walks past.
Pros
- Great value for storing several boards
- Strong enough for long-term garage storage
- Easy to expand by stacking multiple racks
- Adjustable spacing for different board widths
- Widely used with plenty of real-world feedback
Cons
- Included drywall anchors are terrible and worth replacing
- More functional than attractive
- Can get cramped with bulky bindings
- Not ideal if your goal is displaying one board beautifully
Verdict
Mine have gradually become long-term storage. The boards I’m riding every week live on Gravity Grabbers because they’re easier to take on and off. Everything else ends up on the rack. That’s probably the best way to think about them.
Choosing the Right Snowboard Wall Mount
As I’ve hopefully imparted by now, there’s no single “best” snowboard wall mount. It depends what you’re actually trying to do.
If you want your favourite board on display in the living room or office, buy a minimalist mount. They almost disappear behind the board and look much cleaner.
If you’ve got several boards, a rack is usually the better choice. It isn’t as pretty, but it keeps everything organised and gets your boards off the floor.
A few things I’d think about before buying:
Vertical or Horizontal?
This mostly comes down to the space you’ve got.
I prefer vertical mounts because they show the board off better, but horizontal mounts make more sense above a workbench, garage shelving or anywhere with limited height.
Display or Storage?
These aren’t the same thing.
If it’s your favourite board, buy something that makes it look good.
If it’s your old park board, rock board or the kids’ boards, practicality wins every time.
Your Collection Might Grow
Most people don’t stop at one snowboard.
If you think you’ll end up with two or three boards, buying a rack now is usually cheaper than adding individual mounts later.
Check the Wall
The best mount in the world won’t help if it’s hanging off plasterboard.
Whenever possible, mount into studs or solid masonry. If you have to use plasterboard anchors, buy decent ones rather than relying on the cheap anchors that often come in the box.
Installing a Snowboard Wall Mount
Most snowboard wall mounts are straightforward to install and only need a drill, screwdriver, spirit level and measuring tape.
The biggest mistake is rushing the spacing. I am very much guilty here.
Before drilling anything, hold the board against the wall with the bindings fitted and make sure they’ll clear the wall, especially if you’re mounting it horizontally.
If you’re installing a rack, check the manufacturer’s recommended spacing first. A couple of minutes measuring is much easier than filling holes afterwards.
Final Thoughts
I’ve ended up using different mounts for different boards.
The Gravity Grabbers hold the boards I ride regularly. I can grab one quickly, put it back without messing around, and I’m not scraping the edges or leaning an expensive snowboard against the nearest wall.
The cheaper rubber mounts are fine for boards that mostly stay put. Particularly if you want more of a display piece. They cost very little, barely take up any room and do the job, but I wouldn’t choose them for something I’m taking down every weekend.
For one board you actually want to show off, a horizontal minimalist mount makes more sense. It turns the snowboard into part of the room rather than just getting it off the floor.
And once you’ve somehow accumulated a whole family’s worth of boards, a proper rack is hard to beat. It isn’t subtle, but it gets a lot of gear onto one wall and clears a ridiculous amount of floor space.
That’s basically how mine are split now: regular boards in Gravity Grabbers, older or less-used boards on simpler mounts, and the growing pile of family gear wherever a rack will swallow it.
Hope that helps.
Snowboard Wall Mount FAQ
Keep it somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight. A good wall mount or rack gets it off the floor, protects the edges from knocks and makes it much less likely to get damaged.
No. A decent wall mount won't damage your snowboard as long as it's installed properly. I've stored boards on wall mounts for years without any issues.
For most people, no. It's perfectly fine to store a snowboard with the bindings fitted. I leave mine on unless I'm changing bindings or packing the board away for a long time.
Many can. Gravity Grabbers, for example, work well with both skis and snowboards. Just check the manufacturer's recommendations before buying.
If you've only got one or two boards, I'd choose a wall mount. They're quicker to use and show the board off better. Once you've got several boards or a family's worth of gear, a rack usually makes more sense.
Yes, but use suitable plasterboard fixings or, even better, fix it into a stud if you can. Don't rely on the cheapest wall plugs that come in the box.
You can, and plenty of people do. Just make sure the board is properly supported, the fixings are suitable for your wall and nothing can scratch the base or edges.
