The 5 Best locking SUP racks (2023 reviews)

Yourboard has been making feature-packed rack for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and high-end materials. This rack is well designed and constructed. The Dense closed-cell foam padding protects your paddleboards and surfboards from scratches. The screws included are self tapping screws so no need to drill beforehand. It is easy to adjust even with boards already on the rack.

The board hanger is pretty straightforward to install on the garage ceiling. It is solid built and sturdy. A slight upward angle on each side ensures your boards stay in place and prevents shifting.

Why We Like This:

Easy to instal & keeps everything tidy and looking good
Excellent out of the way and very heavy duty will hold four boards
Works great in a small garage
Well made and great way to get your boards out of the way safely

Best For four: Yourboard locking SUP rack

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The yourboard locking sup rack is capable of outshining several other rack featured in this list in overall features for the price point. The adjustable arms really allows you to customize to your specific needs. It includes stainless steel hardware and all-weather nylon padded arms design to hold up to the elements. Built-in metal loops on each storage level help secure your paddleboards by attaching your cable locks or bungee cords. The indoor rack comes with quick release pins to attach the arms to the vertical tracks, has thick felt padding on the arms to protect your gear, and it does not have tie.

The vertical wall tracks are 46" long, and the 27" arms form a 17.5 degree angle when attached to the track. The bolts are plenty long enough, and good enough quality to drive without an issue. It definitely helps to have a second person during the install though.

Why We Like This:

Very nice product that’s built smart with an efficient design
Easy to put up and protects the boards
Easy to use, fits up to 4 boards
Great quality, easy to install and allows to adjust bars later

Best With Wingbar Evo: Thule locking SUP rack

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The thule locking sup rack gives the top-tier rack a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. The roof rack cross bars you can use it on literally any vehicle. It has adjustable straps that lock with key for security. The main body of the thule sup holder is a rubber material which adds more protection. It has a smooth and super slick width adjusting system, and it adjusts so much that you can pile two boards in this setup with a divider between them for protection.

The Thule bar is designed to let the air shift around the system and not slam into it. It also holds your board down tight, so they don't rattle and shift around. The Boards fit snugly in the "cradle" and it's easy to both insert and remove boards for easy access.

Why We Like This:

Fully lockable straps and attachment points
Will hold two boards and does lock up
Easy installation, good grip and easy to rope

Best For storing Your SUPS: COR Surf locking SUP rack

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The cor surf locking sup rack's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The rack is very well made and reach long enough for 32" wide boards. It is easy to install and supports the boards well. The spring-loaded buttons to remove the support arms are a nice feature and work well. The product comes with the required hardware for installation.

These racks can be spread to any deminsions you need and will hold 100 lbs if you secure them to a stud in the wall. The wall brackets have shorter fixed posts with a catch lock. It is made of a softer metal, so be prepared to get some tougher ones, but otherwise these are amazing quality.

Why We Like This:

Very easy to mount and hold 2 boards no problem
Keeps them off sups off ground ground and teenagers from stepping all over them
Great product, sturdily built and well padded to avoid any dinging
Excellent for 2 boards and paddles

Best For outdoor weather conditions: Teal Triangle locking SUP rack

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The teal triangle locking sup rack might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year, thanks to multiple price cuts and added new features over the past few months. This free standing sup rack is built to handle the elements. It fits 4 large sups or multiple surfboards. Weatherproof felt padding holds your boards gently, and anchor points allow you to use bungee cords or locking cables to secure them from wind or theft. It comes with the freestanding design, so you're free to move it all around.

The Weatherproof surfboard paddle board rack offers convenient storage outside of your home or right next to the water. Built-in anchor points at the front and rear of each storage arm allow you to secure your paddleboards or surfboards with tie down straps, cables, or bungee cords. It is ideal for outdoor weather conditions or safe sup board rack for garage storage.

Why We Like This:

Locking pins offer a quick, secure setup
Delivers what they promise