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The DIY ski stand for more structure in the winter chaos

10/26/2025
Pascal Schindler
Several pairs of skis, little space and a constant mess? Anyone familiar with this will appreciate order in the ski room. With a little craftsmanship, this problem can be easily solved - with a homemade ski rack that not only keeps things tidy, but is also practical and space-saving.

Whether piste, powder, touring or park: for some, all-mountain skis are not enough for all desires. Sooner or later, this leads to an extensive ski or snowboard arsenal. If several winter sports enthusiasts live under one roof, the entrance area or cellar can quickly turn into a mess. Poles, skis and boots are criss-crossed in the equipment battle and the morning search for the right pair becomes a test of nerves.

There is a simple solution to put an end to this mess: a solid ski rack. Nothing keeps the boards in order better and at the same time protects them from unnecessary scratches and damage.

We all know the scenario: the skis are neatly lined up next to each other on the wall until one tips over. Then it's like a domino chain and they're all on the floor. Sharp edges can quickly carve into the neighboring skis or stoppers can be bent.

To avoid this, it's worth building your own ski stand - individual, robust and perfectly adapted to your space.

What you need:

  • Two sturdy wooden boards (e.g. Multiplex or screen printing plate, chipboard is rather unsuitable)

  • Two square pieces of wood (~30×3×3cm), can also be replaced by angles

  • Jigsaw and, if available, a router

  • Drill, dowels and screws

  • Sandpaper and possibly wood oil or similar.

How it works:

  1. Mark on the wooden boards how many compartments you need for your skis. Make sure you leave enough space so that the bindings don't bump into each other.

  2. Cut out the recesses for the skis and, if possible, mill the edges for a cleaner result.

  3. You can also sand or glaze your ski rack to taste.

  4. Screw the square timbers to the top end of the boards.

  5. Mount the boards to the wall using the square timbers - preferably so that the ski stand rests on the floor at the bottom. This will transfer the weight over the contact surface and the dowels only need to prevent the stand from tipping forward.

  6. If the stand is hanging freely, simply place more dowels and make sure to distribute the load evenly.

With a little craftsmanship, you'll end up with a stable and clean solution that will upgrade your hallway, junk room or ski room and finally put an end to the eternal chaos.

My version was primarily designed to store as many skis and snowboards as possible. However, you can also add a "shelf" to one level to create space for boots. With these small adjustments, you can adapt the ski rack perfectly to your needs.

Do you have any other suggestions for the design or other tips?

Let me know in the comments.

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