The Surfboard Racks Blog

For those of you who like to do things yourself, I found this article on this site for constructing your own cheap bicycle surfboard rack. Enjoy!

• • Parts List*:

1″ Schedule 40 PVC Pipe (1): $1:18
1″ Schedule 40 PVC Elbow (6): $0.53 each
1″ Schedule 40 PVC Tee (2): $0.58 each
Hose Clamps (4): $0.94 each
PVC Glue (Low VOC): $2.12
Pipe Insulation 3/8″ for 1″ copper pipe (1): $1.85

• • Required Tools:

Hacksaw for cutting PVC
Screwdriver to tighten hose clamps
Drill

Estimated install time 30 min. For some reason I could not get the rest of the article to post so for the complete instructions here is the link! Happy Surfing.

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I began surfing well before I could even think about driving a car. If fact, I learned how to surf before I even learned to ride a bike. The only reasoned I even learned to ride a bike was simple because it allowed me to go to the beach to surf. Thus the need for the Bicycle Surfboard Rack.

I have had quite a few over the years and I would have to say The Carver Bike Rack is one of my favorites.  Here is the one I currently own which can be found on Amazon for a pretty reasonable price.

Notice on this specific type of rack the board will be laying parallel to your bike. I find this to be the best position for keeping the board free from grinding on miscellaneous objects and obtaining marks. Racks that position your board directly behind the bike have one small problem. When you go over bumps they tend to jar the board and it can often come loose and you have no way assisting the board. When the surfboard is parallel, like the rack shown, you can easily reach down to brace it with your hand when you take your bike off road or hit the occasion bump.

I also like this surfboard rack for it’s simple installation process. All tools you need are included and it takes no time at all to slap this guy on. I took this off the carver website to for those curious on installation.

Installation Instructions

CSR Mini Installation    The Carver Surf Rack Mini is small but strong enough for boards up to 8’0″. Unlike other brands, this surf rack mounts via the seat post as not to crush, scratch or mar your nice bike frame. Also this feature allows you to mount this surf rack onto mountain bikes, full suspension bikes, and bicycles with unusual frame tube shapes. Loosen 5mm bolts with 5mm allen wrench Open Clamp Snug bolts back on clamps around seat post Put surf rack on slight angle towards the rear wheel Insert carrier arms into clamps Adjust carrier arms to desired width and tighten all bolts snugly Check push pins Go Surf!   If your board is bigger than 8’0″ The Carver Max is basically the same but for bigger boards up to 10’0″. If you have a long board, they got you covered as well with The Carver Long Board Bicycle Rack. As soon as I find a video I will post that as well.   Wanna Bike Surfboard Rack on the Cheap? Check out our other post and make your own bike rack for under $15!

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There is more than one way to get your surfboard vertical!

This may be another way for some, vertical surfboard racks for you home. No other surfboard rack can match them when it comes to visual appeal. However, being low to the ground, like this surfboard rack can put them at risk for getting pretty banged up.  I have my very first surfboard in retirement sitting on a stand just like this one.

This one can be found at www.hawaiiangunrack.com/surfboards.htm as well as a ton of other nice racks.

Here is another one I really like that is designed specifically for the corner. The rack is also clear, which is nice for keeping the clean look. This rack can be found on Amazon.

Well there you have it. These are all the vertical surfboard racks that I have seen in person and/or know someone who owns one. If you know of any others that you like or currently use, let me know and I will put them up.

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Well I never thought I would be this foolish looking guy, but I suppose there is a first time for everything. How does one look this ridiculous you may ask? Well it’s surprisingly easier than it looks. I recently purchased an 08′ Exterra, thinking my car no longer serves my surfer image. Planning to go surfing, I threw my board overhead only soon realizing that all my car surfboard racks aren’t going to work, due to the luggage rack. No problem I thought. I’m not going to waste money on another rack, bugee cords and the luggage rack should be just fine. I proceeded to wrap 6 bungee cords in a web of nonsenses all connecting to the rack and drove away thinking there is no way my surfboard is going anywhere. 5 min down the road I saw my board flying threw the air and an unlucky guy behind me, desperately trying to avoid having it smash his windshield. The man somehow avoided my board, but once it hit the ground, it didnt stand a chance. I soon looked liked the man in the photo crossing the road and returned home thinking how could I be such and idiot.

Well after a little research later, I was happy to realize trusty and cheap block surf makes SUV surfboard racks on Amazon that could have saved me my $500 dollar board.

I know own a pair of these guys. If you have an SUV and looking for a cheap and easy surfboard rack, these are my first choice. You cant beat the price. Yes bungee cords are cheaper, but USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Surfboards are more expense. So don’t be this dude with the bugees. Happy Surfing!

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