How to Make a Snowboard Roof Rack

Construct your own snowboard roof rack to transport gear quickly while also saving space inside the vehicle. If you already have a luggage rack on your car, building a snowboard rack is an easy do-it-yourself project. An easy and simple rack requires just a few materials and tools that you may already own, including a pair of lumber studs and bungee cords.

Things You'll Need

  • Luggage rack
  • 2 2-by-4-inch lumber studs
  • Tape measure
  • Hand saw
  • Drill
  • Mountain bike inner tubes
  • Utility knife
  • Wood bolts, 2-inch
  • Fender washers
  • Bungee cord
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Instructions

    • 1

      Position the 2-by-4s across the luggage rack on the roof of your car. Rest the studs on the rack rails so that they are perpendicular to your car.

    • 2

      Measure the length with the tape measure so that the boards extend past the rails by 2 to 4 inches. Mark the correct length with a pencil.

    • 3

      Follow the marks and cut the studs to length with a handsaw.

    • 4

      Set the studs on the ground and place your snowboard across so that it sits directly on the wood. If you have more than one board, plan the space and leave 2 inches between them. Mark the spot where the board will sit on each stud.

    • 5

      Drill four holes on the wood following the marks you've made. Drill two holes in the front on either side of the board and two in the rear.

    • 6

      Measure the inner tube to the width of your board plus 3 inches and cut two sections. Drape the tube across the holes on the studs. These are the straps for your board roof rack.

    • 7

      Cut a small hole in an "X" shape in both ends of each strap, about an inch from the edge. Stretch the tube across the stud and match the "X" holes with the drilled holes.

    • 8

      Bolt through all four holes to attach the strap to the studs, using washers to protect the strap material and for securing tightly to the studs. Secure all holes to attach the straps to the wood. Stretch to hold the board tightly.

    • 9

      Fasten the wooden studs to the luggage rack with the bungee cord. Make slipknots tied down with overhand knots to secure them. Tighten all knots. Slide in the snowboard between the straps.