DIY bike ski rack

[WBLskier]

Has anyone made a rack for a bike to hold a trick or slalom ski while biking.

[WBLskier]

Hit send too soon. If so please post a pic or message me. Thanks.

[oldjeep]

This might give you some ideas

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[Joeprunc]

Could probably modify this.

 

[ironhorse]

I wouldn't modify that. I like it just the way it is. Oh wait! Are we talking about the surfboard rack?

[ejj]

That's a pretty fun idea--most alpine-ski carry methods I've seen follow the top tube--something that wouldn't work here without removing the binding.

 

I'd say to try fixing a slalom ski on a rear-rack vertically using bungees/zipties and see how you like the ride with that ski up in the air.

[MNshortliner]

Something like this might be the safest for your ski.

 

[skimtb]

What about taking an old back pack and cutting a slot in the bottom for the tip or tail of ski?

[Chef23]

They make backpacks that snowboards strap to that would probably work.

[BCM]

What type of bike and what type of travel distance/route (from house around private lake to dock or across town)? Loaded bikes handle real weird, might not be an issue around private lake to dock, might be an issue on a road. I would try to keep the COG as low as possible.

You might have more options starting with a Big Fat Dummy. Or maybe a Bill Trailer. I briefly looked into building a trailer for jumpers, it could be done for <$100 if you were creative with material sourcing and had access to a welder.

[jhughes]

I've seen the side loading surfboard racks work on bikes to get around at tournaments, like this: Side Rack

[TomH]

Personally, I'd look for an old/cheap Burley trailer (many had a flat lower frame that would be easy to build from) and modify that, as it'll haul much better, and won't throw off the bike's balance. Just look for a trailer with big enough wheels to roll well.