Free Standing vs Wall Mounted Poly Kayak Racks
At Poly Kayak Rack, we make eco-friendly kayak storage racks that are durable and virtually maintenance free. Built out of recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic lumber, our kayak racks provide attractive, easy indoor and outdoor storage for kayaks, surfboards, canoes and SUPs. We have both free standing and wall mounted racks for you to choose from. If you’re not quite sure which style is right for you, let’s go over the pros and cons of each and important factors that should go into your final decision making.
Free Standing Poly Kayak Racks
We offer two styles of free-standing poly kayak storage racks, but they are both great options for storing multiple kayaks indoors or out. Free standing racks are self-supporting and don’t need to be anchored to the wall or ground.
Pros of Free-Standing Kayak Racks
- Portability: Our free-standing poly kayak racks can be moved, making them suitable for rental properties where wall mounting wouldn’t be an option or inside garages where they might need to be moved for cleaning and organizing.
- Versatility: Our free-standing racks provide flexibility since you don’t need a dedicated wall and can be used in garage, sheds or even outdoors by the water’s edge.
- Larger Capacity: Our free-standing kayak racks can hold up to eight kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, making them a great option if you have a lot of different watercrafts in your collection to store.
Cons of Free-Standing Kayak Racks
- Floor Space: You do typically need more floor space to accommodate a free-standing rack compared to a wall mounted one, though our single sided one is designed for a smaller footprint.
- Potential Instability: If used outside, freestanding racks could be susceptible to tipping, especially in windy or storming locations, but we do offer ground screw anchor kits to help with those situations.
Wall-Mounted Poly Kayak Racks
Our wall mounted kayak rack is great at keeping your kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards off the ground when you don’t have a lot of floor space. They can be used indoors or out, offering lots of flexibility.
Pros of Wall Mounted Kayak Racks
- Save Floor Space: By utilizing an unused wall, our poly kayak racks help free up valuable floor space in garages and sheds.
- Accessibility: You can mount your wall-mounted Poly Kayak Rack at whatever height makes it easiest for you to get your kayaks in and out of it.
- Improved Organization: Wall-mounted racks get your kayaks, canoes and paddle boards up and out of the way, reducing the look of clutter and improving organization
- Adjustable: With our wall mounted poly kayak racks, you can mount the two arms however far apart you need for optimal storage of your specific watercrafts.
Cons of Wall Mounted Kayak Racks
- Requires Mounting: Mounting is not always an option, especially for rental properties and these racks do require secure attachment. This also means that installation requires a bit more effort than a free-standing rack.
- Portability: Once installed, wall-mounted kayak racks cannot easily be moved.
Choosing the Right Kayak Rack for You
Before you decide which Poly Kayak Rack to purchase, you’ll want to think about where the rack will be placed. Will it be indoors or outdoors? Will you have to move it? Do you have enough floor space or wall space for it? How many kayaks will it need to hold? Your answers to these questions will help you determine which rack will best meet all your needs. But whichever rack you choose, each was designed to be easy use and to provide proper storage so your equipment will last longer, and you’ll be able to get back out on the water faster. Shop our Poly Kayak Racks online now or reach out to us at (715) 543-2006 with any questions about our various design options to find the one that would work best for your collection and property.