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Old 11-03-2022, 03:49 PM   #308
Flames0910
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Originally Posted by kevman View Post
They will? The forces from skis hanging under their own weight is a fraction of those they experience while on the slopes. We store all of our skis and boards vertically and have never had an issue with any of it. If you're worried you could always put a set of bars at the bindings to take the load and use a second set of bars at the tips to keep things from falling from side to side.
IDK, some people say they can. IMO it's probably fine and if vertical is your only option I certainly wouldn't worry about it too much -- but if you have the space to do horizontal then that'd be preferable.

For example, here's Outside Magazine talking about being careful with a ski strap so as not to compress the rocker or camber. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoo...r-winter-gear/) and here's another discussion on the Teton forums: https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...onger-Rockered

Overall I imagine exposed roof racks and skiing questionable conditions probably do more damage to skis than improper storage so you do you. If it were me I'd sleep easy either way. But all things being equal, I'd go horizontal. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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