Skiing and snowboarding are becoming more and more popular. If you head for the slopes every year, it is time to get ready for the new winter season. Like any keen skier or snowboarder, you prepare well in advance for a season of fun in the snow with family or friends. That preparation involves several things.

It ranges from sorting and cleaning your equipment to choosing a ski or snowboard rack that carries it efficiently.

In the past you may have carried your skis and snowboards without realising you were doing it the wrong way. Unfortunately, some people think that proper equipment for carrying skis or snowboards is just a luxury. Yet carrying skis or snowboards inside the car, next to the passengers, is very risky for all road users, and above all for you.

So what is the most efficient way to carry skis or snowboards to the slopes? A ski & snowboard rack fitted to your car. The easiest type to use is the magnetic rack. Why?

It could be the best solution for your skis or snowboards because it fits quickly and easily and needs no special maintenance. Magnetic ski & snowboard racks are also very easy to store, as they are generally compact.

How do you fit a magnetic ski & snowboard rack?

Before you choose a rack like this, make sure your car does not have a panoramic roof or a ribbed roof: magnetic racks cannot be used on cars with an uneven or ribbed roof. A magnetic ski or snowboard rack sits directly on the car's steel roof. Before fitting it, wipe and clean the area of the bodywork that the magnet will touch.

Once the roof is clean, place the rack on it and make sure it is firmly attached. The next step is to load your skis or snowboards and secure them with the rack's clamps, following the instructions supplied.

Why a ski & snowboard rack is so useful in the ski season

Racks like these are simple and practical, and they are very easy to use. Although magnetic ski racks generally have a small capacity, they can be a great help in winter: they carry up to two pairs of skis or two snowboards. After use, they are easy to store in the garage or a cupboard. They also need very little maintenance, so you will not have the hassle of replacing parts or similar jobs.

Why choose a ski & snowboard rack like this?

Racks of this type are very versatile and make every trip to the slopes much easier. Magnetic racks for skis and snowboards fit in just a few simple, intuitive steps, following the manufacturer's instructions. After use, they take up little storage space. Whether you keep it in a cupboard or the garage, a magnetic rack will not get in the way, and it needs no maintenance or replacement parts.

For advice on choosing the right ski & snowboard rack, get in touch with us. The SuportBicicleta.ro team will be glad to help with tips and advice.