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Locking ski and board storage rack for external wall
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I'm trying to find a wall mounted (ideally, I think, although all suggestions appreciated) storage rack for one of our apartments that doesn't have the required internal space.

I've considered a resin plastic cupboard (such as http://www.leroymerlin.fr/v3/p/produits/abri-resine-lineus-0-98-m2-ep-16-mm-e1400073766 ) but wonder if a rack such as sold by edgeandwax wouldn't be better (e.g. http://www.edgeandwax.co.uk/743841/products/gear_up_tres_3_ski_storage_bracket.aspx) but although it would be mounted on a wall not visible from the street, I suspect my guests would like some security. So some way to lock/padlock is needed.

Any bright ideas? Minimum of home customisation desired.
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I've got some of the racks from edge and wax in our cave. They do the job. Not the most beautifully made/designed things but keep skis and poles tidy. However I'm not sure quite how you would secure the skis? Personally I'd not be happy leaving skis unlocked but "out of view". All it takes is someone to discover that skis are left there and the "out of view" becomes a double-edged sword.

I think you need both - a wall store with a padlock and with the racks mounted inside
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Something like this could work, I'm sure that you can find similar in Europe.



http://usa.skikey.com/products/ski-rack
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@RichClark, well done for finding that. Thanks.



@jedster, agreed. Maybe I need to build an enclosure. It's in a corner so 2 of 4 walls are there already.
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@jedster, agreed. Maybe I need to build an enclosure. It's in a corner so 2 of 4 walls are there already.



I think that's what I would do - although Rich's suggestion looks sensible. You sometimes see similar racks at bubble midstations etc used as ski consignments so they must be available in Europe.
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RichClark wrote:
Something like this could work, I'm sure that you can find similar in Europe.



http://usa.skikey.com/products/ski-rack


They are the racks, or very similar, that Whistler uses outside its main restaurants.
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@under a new name, Even if you can't purchase in Europe, I would image that a half decent local fabricator could knock this togther with ease. Its just welded steel box section with a pin drilled for a padlock.

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they must be available in Europe


There was a Swiss importer but he seems to have gone bust.

@RichClark, It's not actually an ideal solution as I really would prefer a single lock. Otherwise it will last around 5 weeks and then be unlockable (as the locks will be spread to the 5 corners of the globe). Never underestimate the ability of clients to wander off with stuff (keys, locks, pillows, duvets, etc.).

I won't get anything build for this season...mind you, this is the tenth season without anything so I'm not worrying too much Cool
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@under a new name, provide the locks for €10 returnable deposit and buy in bulk at the beginning of the season... could be a nice little sideline Very Happy

Oh and buy yourself a handy set of these too
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@PowderAdict, Space has always been a premium in every ski challet and apparment, I've used NehNeh
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