We just added a new rack to StoreYourBoard.com that we think you will find really useful. It is a Garage Ceiling Storage Rack that uses a pulley system to easily raise and lower from the ceiling to the floor.
I know you are probably thinking, aren't you just a rack company for boards? Well when we talk with our customers, many always tell us how happy they are to have their boards well organized and stored properly. We know you have more stuff than just boards so we figured why not offer some other great racks that will help effectively store your other stuff! We think it is for the best!
Check it out on our website and let us know what you think:
With snowboarding success increasing in recent years, many
riders have emerged to make an impact on the sport.From creating a business that started it all
to breaking records and taking on Mother Nature’s risky terrain, these are the
boarders who are showing up and taking names.
Jake Burton Carpenter
– It wouldn’t be right
to start a list of famous snowboarders without the man
who started it all: Jake Burton Carpenter.
Born April 29, 1954, Burton is known for his creation of Burton
Snowboards in 1977. However, before his
legacy, Burton was riding around on the equivalent to a snowboard called the “snurfer.” The snurfer consisted of a 6” 15 cm wide
board with no bindings or edges. After
college is when Burton decided that he wanted to design and create snowboards,
starting Burton Snowboards. Branching
out to Austria and Japan gave Burton Snowboards the push it needed to be successful. Success continued at the 2002 Winter Olympics
where three Burton riders placed: Kelly Clark and Ross Powers with gold, and
Chris Klung who won the bronze. Today,
Burton Snowboards is the snowboarding
brand out there and sponsors numerous successful pro-snowboarders.
Shaun White –
Also known as The Flying Tomato,
White is an icon for today’s snowboarding generation. He was born September 3, 1986 and began
snowboarding at the age of six. Soon
after, White signed with Burton snowboards.
He is one of the best snowboarders in Winter X Games history winning the
most gold (12) and overall (17) medals.
Consistently breaking records, his latest was at the Winter X Games in
Aspen, where White scored a perfect 100 with his back-to-back double cork 1260s
in the SuperPipe 5-peat. Not only is he
a pro-snowboarder, Shaun White is an active pro-skateboarder.
Louie Vito – Born
March 20, 1988, Louie Vito was part of the lucky few who could attend school
and snowboard everyday while he studied at Stratton Mountain School. At the age of 17, Vito made a name for
himself for being the first rider to complete a complex move at an Australian
competition with his backslide 1080 at the Australian Open. Vito has placed in most, if not all, of his
competitions during his pro-career and is presently the reigning Winter Dew
Tour Overall Champion. When he isn’t
winning medals, Vito gives back with his philanthropy, “Louie Vito Rail Jam,” which
provides children with mentoring, competing without a fee, and outfits from his
best snowboarding gear.
Travis Rice –
Considered snowboarding’s best overall rider in the world by numerous
sportswriters, Rice is a triple threat to his competitors. Born October 9, 1982, Rice went pro at the
age of 18 when he entered Snowboarder
Magazine’s “Superpark” without a sponsor.
He shocked the audience and fellow snowboarders with his backside rodeo
off a 110 ft gap jump. Not only winning
titles in big air at competitions, Rice is known for his tricks and slopestyle. Rice not only competes, but also has a huge
influence and stars in movies such as Redbull and Quicksilver’s That’s It, That’s All and The Art of Flight.
John Jackson –
Born October 13, 1983, John Jackson is one of the best backcountry snowboarders
out there. He has won multiple Rider of
the Year awards from Transworld and has recently joined the Burton Snowboards team. Jackson is known mainly for his many video
parts that catch him shredding down mountaintops and dangerous terrain most
people avoid. Like Rice, Jackson is also
part of the films That’s It, That’s All
and The Art of Flight.
Pat Moore – Joining
the backwoods riding club is Pat Moore.
Born November 15, 1986, Moore is also an avid backcountry and park rider
facing the dangerous slopes as if they are riding the bunny hill. Joining
Jackson and Rice, Moore also showed his skills in the films That’s It, That’s All and The Art of Flight. In addition, he was part of the eight riders that
shot videos for the Winter X-Games Real Snow competition.
Scotty Lago –
Born November 2, 1987 Scotty Lago earned notoriety in the 2010 Winter Olympics
when he won the bronze medal along side of teammate Shaun White in the men’s
snowboard halfpipe. Not only excelling
in the halfpipe, Lago is known for his skills in slopestyle and backcountry as
well. Even though he was suffering from a broken jaw due to an accident while
filming a backcountry run, Lago still competed in the 2011 Winter X Games and
not only had a spectacular run on the SuperPipe but also won gold for Best
Method.
And let’s not forget
the ladies…
Gretchen Bleiler –
Born April 10, 1981, Gretchen Bleiler grew up in Aspen, Colorado where she
fueled her love of snowboarding which eventually got her to the 2006 Olympics
in Italy where she placed second, as well as the 2010 Olympics in Canada. She also took first place in the 2010 Winter
X Games. An activist for the Women’s
Sports Foundation, Bleiler created, along with Aspen/Snowmass, “Snow Angels
Invitational,” an all-girl’s halfpipe competition and photo shoot.
Kelly Clark – Making
a name for herself in women’s snowboarding, Kelly Clark, born July 26, 1983,
was the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic team when she won the gold medal
for her Halfpipe run at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Paving the way for women snowboard riders,
Clark’s perseverance helped her place again in the 2010 Winter Olympics with
the bronze. Continuing her ride, in 2011
Clark was the first woman to land a 1080 on the halfpipe. Her efforts continued
in 2012 with winning gold in the women’s halfpipe at both the Winter X Games in
Aspen, Colorado and the European X Games. Ride On, Colleen
Biking and cycling is exploding all over the US. Whether you are out for a casual ride, trying to get some exercise, or riding competitively everyone needs to maintain their bike(s). Although we recommend going to your local bike shop for major problems and yearly tune ups here are a few things that anyone can do at home to help maintain your bike.
1.) Properly Inflate your Tires– Just like your car you need to maintain your tire pressure in your bike. Look on the tire to see what the recommend pressure (psi) is for your tire and check this periodically. Competitive cyclists will pump their tires before every ride.
2). Clean/grease your seatpost – Nothing is more annoying than
not being able to adjust your seatpost.
To clean it, start by marking where your seat is with tape. After removing your seat, clean inside with
an old cloth. Then our some grease
inside the pipe and reattach your seat post to its correct position.
3). Visually Inspect Your Bike - I know this sounds like an easy one but just giving your bike the once over before your ride can save you a lot of headache. Check things like your tires, chain, brakes. As do a quick check once you get on your bike to make sure your brakes and shifters are working properly.
4). Oil the chain – A rusty, dirty chain breaks easier and
hinders the ride. Make sure to oil it
every 100 miles or so for it to function properly. BUT makes sure to remove the excess residue
from the oil. Old lube or oil attracts dirt,
which can easily break the chain. A
maintained chain should last 1,500-2,000 miles
5). Store Your Bike Properly - Dumping your bike on the garage floor after your ride is not what we would consider proper bike storage. Ideally you would have a dedicated bike rack so you can properly hang your bike in a secure place where it won't get beat up and also won't get water, dust, grit, and grime on it. Having a bike rack will also help to organize your home and garage as bikes can take up a lot of room especially if the whole family has one. Don't want to mount anything you your wall, there are some great options for Free Standing Bike Racks as well.
6). Oil the cable guide of your bottom bracket – Covered in
grime from dirt, sweat and your sports drink of choice, the area where the bike’s
derailleur cables slide into needs some attention too. By oiling the cable guide, you can prevent
annoying shifting and friction that obstructs a smooth ride.
7) Keep your bike Clean but Don’t pressure clean your bike - Wipe down your bike with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. High water pressure can
actually cause dirt to form in hidden places on your bike. Not only that, it causes rust and actually
removes the oil on the chains and gears.
Instead use a garden hose or a rag with a bucket full of water. Make sure to fully dry your bike after to
prevent rust.
Looking for your first wakeboard? Tired of your old wakeboard and need a new one? We're here to help. We put together our list of the top wakeboard brands on the market today. Making our list, in no particular order: (1) Hyperlite, (2) Ronix, (3) CWB, (4) Liquid Force and (5) Obrien.
Hyperlite produces tons of wakeboard gear (check out this Hyperlite wakeboard rack) and is at the top of the wakeboarding industry. With sleek, lightweight boards, Hyperlite
provides a rider with a variety of boards with different shapes and
strengths to really give a rider pop on the wake.
Ronix is a diversified manufacturer with customized boards
made specially for girls and guys. Many of the ladies' boards are made for smoother ride and less impact. Their “Faith Hope
Love” board, for example, is a quality board that allows for a lot of speed across the wake. Guys' boards offer their own unique advantages.
Trying to go green? CWBis the brand you want to focus on
then with a board that incorporates bamboo to “add strength and reduce weight.”
Not only eco-friendly, CWB has great boards for beginners with their soft
landing technology implemented into each board.
Liquid Force prides itself on designing boards to make each
rider’s experience special, whether you’re a young grom or an experienced
powerhouse. Their boards are lightweight and new hybrid models are always being released with new advancements to better your ride.
Similar to the other brands on this list, Obrien is
a quality brand that offers boards for beginners to experienced pros. Each
board is created differently to enhance a rider’s strength and to also help his
or her weaknesses. With technology such as double barrel channels to expanded
DELTA bases, these boards produce enough pop to help you land your next trick on the wake.
These brands produce top quality wakeboards but they aren't the only great wakeboard manufacturers out there. Check out boards produced by Slingshot and Humanoid to further your knowledge of equally good brands. Everyone's got their own opinion about what brand is best, but I hope this list helps point you in the direction of a wakeboard that feels like an extension of you. Once you choose your favorite wakeboard brand and get a new board make sure you have a wakeboard rack to store it in!
Though bikes can be sleek and stylish, they can be clunky objects
that take over your garage, basement, mudroom or apartment. With all the various bike storage racks available,
it is hard to find the perfect one for your living condition. Here is a list of bicycle racks that attach to the wall or ceiling, and that can be free standing with no structural support.
Wall/Ceiling Mounted
Bike Racks (Racks that are attached to the wall)
Hanging Bike Rack
– A hanging bike rack is the perfect solution to hold each family member’s bike
in a tight space. With no bike size
limitation, the hanging bike rack is versatile allowing all sizes and has the
ability to move away from the wall to provide more space. Don’t have six bikes to store? The hanging wall rack is also a great way to
store strollers, large toys, and other items taking over your garage
Ceiling Bike Rack
– A good way to store your bike if space is extra limited. The ceiling bike rack hoists the bike to the
ceiling and with a special locking mechanism prevents falling. This rack keeps space needed for objects that
are floor bound and is not only for the garage; try hitching it to the ceiling
of your mudroom or storage area. Don’t
worry about not being tall or strong enough to remove the bike from the ceiling. This ceiling bike rack lowers the attached
bike by a reachable and easy to use rope.
Free Standing Bike
Racks (Racks that don't need external support)
Floor Bike Stand –
The floor bike stand is a good way to store your bike without worrying about
putting nails in the wall or the ceiling.
It’s a great way to store your bike if you live in an apartment building
and there are no outside bike racks. The
floor bike stand provides easy removal and placement. Simply roll the bike in to and out of the
rack—it’s so easy a child could do it.
Free Standing Bike
Rack – This is another bike storage rack that does not need attachment to a
wall. However, if you worry about the
security of the rack there is an option to order the rack with a wall mounting
kit. By holding two bikes horizontal to
one another, the free standing bike rack frees space in front of the rack to
fit your storing needs. Only weighing 20
lbs, the free standing bike rack is easily movable to find the perfect spot for
your bike.
Folding Bike Rack
– One of the best ways to eliminate excess use of space when storing your bike
is the folding bike rack. The folding bike rack securely grips the bike rack closely to the wall to provide a compact
storing experience. This rack also
contains a shelf allowing the cyclist to store their bike helmet and gear.
When searching for a bicycle storage rack, make sure to keep a few things in mind:
Both types of rack, wall mounted and free standing, provide
the necessary attributes to keeping a clean and clutter free room.
Each rack is relatively easy to assemble and manage
as each of the bikes can be removed and placed easily on the rack.
Summer is coming to an end. We hope you enjoyed the sun, water, and waves as much as we did. As we prepare for the fall and winter sports NOW is the time to get any additional racks you need to store your boards over the off season. StoreYourBoard has racks for all your gear and we are adding new products all the time, so check back often.
As an extra added bonus, going on now through the end of September use Coupon Code: EndofSummerto Save $15 Off Purchases over $100.
I know we had a great summer at StoreYourBoard out on the lakes wakeboarding and in the ocean surfing but we are already getting psyched up for the winter skiing and snowboarding season - fingers are crossed and snow dances are being rehearsed - POW - POW - POWDER! Get a board rack to store your summer boards and gear and a rack for your winter gear so it is ready to go at the first powder day!
The end has finally come! Here is StoreYourBoard's third and final part of our Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board Series. So without further adieu, here are our top five rivers for stand up paddle boarding.
Colorado River Caves and Canyons –
Enjoy a two-day adventure of the Colorado River Caves and Canyons booked
through Desert Adventure.Travel down
the river’s 12 miles to find a breath taking view of the Nevada Desert ending
your route in the Emerald Caves
Salmon River, California – Take
peaceful stand up paddle boarding to another level by taking on the white water
rapids of the Salmon River in California. Stay a week and a have lesson from
the Whitewater SUP School that that starts the rider on calm water gradually
increasing to level three rapids.
Seattle, Washington – With a large
SUP population, Seattle is a great city that won’t let you down. Numerous SUP stores provide rentals and
lessons. Not to mention there is a group
called Stand Up Paddle Seattle that has weekly evening skills clinics.
Rio Chama, New Mexico – Team up
with New Mexico River Adventures to receive a full service SUP experience. Providing rentals, lessons, and tours, New
Mexico River Adventures will take you on a three day trip through the wild Rio
Chama. View the desert scenery as you
travel calmly down the river only to reach level 2-3 rapids.
Hanalei
River, Hawaii – What is a list without the birthplace of SUP? The
Hanalei River, located on the island of Kauai, is a seven-mile trip allowing
the paddler see exotic fish and freshwater turtles as you go. With a SUP rental
place practically on every corner, don’t worry about not finding a good place
to rent a board.
A good
thing remember when planning a SUP trip is the actual transport of the stand up paddleboard. With rental shops providing
boards for the masses, their weight, let alone the weight of your own board,
may be difficult to handle walking through the terrain. Get the beach the easy way with a Stand Up Paddleboard carrier! Securely holding your board with durable straps, a spot
for your paddle, and a padded shoulder strap a stand up paddleboard carrier is
the only way to take any size paddleboard to the beach without struggling.
It’s always when you are the least prepared that everything
goes wrong—has that happened to anyone else?Well if you’re like me, you have found yourself down and out with your
board and no surf tools to help you fix the problem. No tools means no waves.This is why now I make sure to never leave
home without easily portable surf tools.I never thought of the importance of carrying a screwdriver with me,
then again I never thought I would have fin issues.
StoreYourBoard.com offers two different kinds of surf tools that
any surfer can use and carry with them:
The multi tool surf tool is a compactable surf tool that butterflies out to produce a wax comb, an Allen wrench, a leash hook, and a phillips head screw driver.With an attached lanyard, this organized surf tool is easy to carry around your neck to help with your surfing needs, whether it is fin adjustments or combing the wax for a smooth ride.
The Surf Tool Key Chain is the tool you’re least likely to
forget, just pop it on your keys and head for the beach. It contains everything a surfer needs for a
long, fun day at the beach. With a flex
comb for your board, an all in one fin key and even a bottle opener for the end
of the day, the surf tool key chain is a necessity for those unexpected
times. Did I mention it smells like Piña Colada?
You don’t want to be the only one not in the water because
you can’t fix your surfboard. Stay ahead of
the game and prevent anything from happening with the right surf tool.
Welcome to StoreYourBoard.com’sPart Two of our Best Places to Stand Up Paddle Board Series.This week, take a look at our top five lakes
are a must ride for SUP riders.
Lake Tahoe –
Connecting California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe has a connection of Hot Springs in
the northern shore that act as a first-rate muscle relaxer for riders after a
long SUP session. The Brockway Hot Springs, with their three steamy pools,
are necessary after traveling through the lake’s cold waters.
Lake Nisswa, Minnesota – Out of the plethora of lakes located in Minnesota, Lake
Nisswa is one of the best for the stand up paddleboard riders that love
fish. With local SUP stores providing rental boards
with a holder for your rod, paddle out and take pleasure in catching large
fish, such as bass, northern pike or walleye.
Jamaica Bay, New York – A view of the NYC skyline is paradise for any SUP rider
that takes on the Jamaica Bay. As you
enjoy the ride, find inner peace while paddling through estuaries, tall grass
and hidden islands. Escape hectic city
life and paddle through Jamaica Bay.
The Great Lakes –
That’s right lakes with a “s”. Showing some SUP lovin’ to each of North America’s
Great Lakes will result in a wonderful SUP experience. Whether it’s Lake Michigan, Lake Superior or
Lake Erie, each of the seven Great Lakes will not bore any SUP rider. This collaboration of lakes is a an upcoming SUP
scene hosting events such as the Sweetwater SUP Challenge, the 2012 TC Waterman
Challenge and Expo, the Detroit SUP Festival and more.
Your Backyard – Some
SUP rider’s are lucky enough to have a lake right in their backyard. If you’re not part of those lucky few, try
traveling to your local lake. Imagine
getting off work and blowing off steam while you paddle, enjoying the local foliage
you never noticed before.
What is one of the summer's hottest (and funniest) shows that is dominating MTV's airwaves right now? That would be Wake Brothers, the hit comedy reality show featuring Phil and Bob Soven. Phil is 23 years old and currently ranked as the number one wakeboarder in the world, and his brother Bob is 20 years old (he injured his knee and is out for the rest of the wakeboard season).
Although brothers that both wakeboard, the similarities between Phil and Bob end there. Phil plays the role of the serious, professional wakeboarder; Bob does his best not to take anything too seriously, and does his best to be the life of the party.
The show premiered on July 25 and is set for a 12 episode run this summer. The show airs Mondays at 11pm, and each episode is a half hour and combines wakeboarding and shenanigans. Phil, or as he is known by his friends, "Ice Man" competes on the professional wakeboard tour, which is featured in the show. Bob, as a long-haired red head, creates "ginger mayhem" wherever he goes. For example, in the show's first episode, Bob scales the house, sneaks into Phil's room, and rips the blanket off Phil's bed, exposing him and his lady-friend for the cameras to see.
Interestingly enough, Wake Brothers is not the Soven's first shot at a TV show. A pilot show by Pink Sneakers was used to pitch Wake Brothers, but the pilot was actually shot years ago. In that pilot, Bob is living at home with his parents and Phil is in the process of building his own home. Of course, Phil jokes with Bob that when the house is built he will let Bob move in there too.
We at StoreYourBoard really dig the show and also credit the Wake Bros for having all the episodes available online, along with the show's blog, additional pictures, and episode schedule here - http://www.mtv.com/shows/wakebrothers/series.jhtml.
Don't forget to send your tweets to @PhilSoven, @TheRealBobSoven, and @WakeBrothersMTV. We have been following the Wake Brothers on twitter and since the show aired, their followers have increased from about 8,000 combined to now almost 70,000! Yeah, the show is that popular.
For an interview with the Wake Brothers, check out the video below! Ride on!
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