Updated September 6, 2025
My gear corner was turning into a mess of leaning boards and half-tangled skis. The old hooks I’d been using always seemed to scuff something…
I kept spotting the Gravity Grabber online and figured I’d see if it actually worked better. A couple months in, with both skis and snowboards clipped into them, I’ve got some thoughts.
Verdict: Gravity Grabber Snowboard & Ski Wall Mount
- Grips feel rock solid, no edge dings
- Looks super clean on the wall
- Mounting template made install painless
- Click-in feel is satisfying once seated
- Wide boards and skis slot in without drama
- Line up a few side-by-side for a killer rack
- Costs more than hooks but feels premium
Full Review
I’ve had a bunch of Gravity Grabbers mounted in my garage for the past few months, loaded up with both skis and snowboards. I wanted to see if they’d actually hold up day-to-day, not just look tidy on Instagram. So I clipped in wide boards, fat skis, and even swapped things around midweek to see if the grips loosened or marked my edges. I also lined a few of them up side by side to test whether they work as a proper rack system.
Here’s how they stacked up.
1. Install & setup
The paper template actually helps. I still used a level and pre-drilled. One unit took about 5 minutes. For a row, I spaced them on studs where possible. If your studs don’t line up, a painted 1×4 ledger across two studs makes life easier, then mount the units to that. The included anchors were fine in fresh drywall, but I’d go into a stud for heavy use or if kids will be yanking boards in and out. Watch baseboards and door swing so tips don’t clip anything.
If you’re struggling or want a cleaner look, Gravity Gripper do a bundle with a mounting board. This was sold out when I was buying, but worth a look.
2. Grip & fit
The clamp needs a firm push to seat. After that the hold feels confident. I tested a wide freeride board and a mid-fat ski setup. No slipping and no edge marks so far. If the edges are wet or iced, a quick wipe makes seating smoother. Pulling gear out is one clean motion. One-handed works, two hands is easier on a tall mount. Shorter skis sit fine, but give yourself enough horizontal spacing so tips don’t kiss.
3. Everyday use
Day to day it keeps the corner tidy and I stop leaning stuff on walls. Swapping boards is quick. If you mount them too high, smaller riders will struggle to seat the jaws, so set height with your shortest person in mind. I didn’t hear creaks or see the arms drifting over time. The rubber shows light compression lines but nothing worrying.
4. Multiple Together
This is where they make sense. Three units in a row turned into a clean rack. I found 14 to 16 inches between centers worked well for snowboards.
For skis, a touch tighter was fine. If you want gallery-straight alignment, that ledger trick helps. It also spreads load so you are not relying on anchors.
5. Durability
A few months in, no cracks, no sagging and screws stayed tight. Cold garage temps did not change the feel. Rubber wipes clean with a damp cloth. I’ll keep an eye on it after a couple of winters, but so far it is holding up like new.
6. Value
You pay for a cleaner setup and a clamp that treats edges kindly. For a quiver or a shared household, the neatness and speed add up. For a single beater board in a shed, I would save the cash.
7. Downsides
Price is the obvious one – buy a multipack for the best value. The first few uses also feel stiff until you learn the push. Black plastic shows dust. There is no built-in lock (if that matters to you). If you only own one board and do not care how your storage looks, hooks will do the job for less.
Pros & Cons
Final Thoughts
It works as advertised without fuss. Easy install, solid hold and it looks tidy. I would buy more for a wall rack in a living space or clean garage. For rough storage, I would mix one or two of these with cheap mounting hooks and call it done.
Kudos to the founder (Steve) who saw a problem and solved it. Overall, I highly recommend the Gravity Grabber.
