Storing your ski equipment/ Snowboard storage

Posted on April 30, 2010 by tracey42

We have just come back from our last ski holiday until September ( :o (. Now it is time to store my skis until later in the year. If stored in the correct manner my skis and ski equipment will be so much better when you dust them off for the next ski adventure. Storing my skis correctly will help them last longer and perform better.

Ski storage doesn’t take long and is a very easy process.

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Cloth

Wax

Waxing iron

Screwdriver

Ski straps

Closet

Step 1

Clean your skis.

Wipe dirt and grime off of them with a cloth. Dry them of any excess water so rust does not accumulate on the metal portions.Step 2

Dry your boots. You may need to remove the liner to dry any trapped moisture. This will help prevent mold and mildew from forming.

Step 3

Hot wax your skis. Use a waxing iron and drip wax over the bases and be sure to cover the edges. Use a heavy coating of wax. Do not scrape.

Step 4

Loosen the binding springs with a screwdriver. Do this on the toe and heel-piece for each binding. This gives the tension in the springs a break. Plus it is important to have your skis and bindings tested each year as a safety measure.

Step 5

Once boots are dry, replace the liner and buckle the boots into a closed position.

Step 6

Strap skis together with ski straps.

Step 7

Find a dry place to leave your equipment, some where away from constant people traffic and sticky fingers.  This can be a garage, or in the garden shed.  Given the cost and delibate nature of these items the best solution is probably a dedicated unit.  Ideally a tough weather proof unit  with a good strong locking system and made from rust proof material – This will keep your equipment dry, safe from theft and rodents.  Ventilation is a good idea too, some air flow will prevent mold etc. on damp items.

Keep Rodents Away From Your Equipment

Keep Rodents Away From Your Equipment

Step 8

Leave skis standing upright.  Possibly hanging off a rail or hook.

Asgard offer a range of all metal secure storage for ski storage and other sports equipment.  See the main asgard website for details of cycle/bike storage, motorcycle storage, ski storage, atv storage, scooter storage, fishing tackle storage and all other types of metal storage.

Asgard Ski And Sports Storage

Asgard Ski And Sports Storage

References: ehow

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Sports equipment storage: Ski Storage / Snowboard Storage

Posted on April 27, 2010 by thejasper2010

Ski Storage / Snowboard Store

Now the sun has arrived at last, it’s time to start thinking about holidays. Many of you are beach beauties but there are a lot of holiday adventurers out there. Mountain Biking, Walking, Skiing, Diving… You name it and there is an adventure holiday for it. So, if you are like most of us, you go on holiday, have a great time, get home, throw all your equipment in the garage or attic and forget about it until next year.

Come that next big holiday, your equipment is dusty, rusty and damaged – back to the shop for a replacement.

Look after your equipment and it will look after you.   Maybe its keeping your mountain bike oiled and dry, keeping your skis waxed and spring tensions removed or storing your diving equipment in a secure manner. All your equipment needs to be stored safely and securely, away from prying eyes, moisture and the children.

Children And Expensive Equipment Don't Mix

Children And Expensive Equipment Don’t Mix

Sports Equipment Storage

Asgard have developed a number of sports equipment storage units. These tough weatherproof all metal units are made from galvanised steel. This makes them rust proof, so there is no need to worry about putting your wet equipment in. The Asgard range of secure metal storage units are unique as they all have built (hidden) in vents in the roof.   This clever feature allows moisture to escape helping to reduce condensation inside the units, keeping your expensive equipment in perfect condition.

As the units are made from tough heavy gauge metal they are very secure and rodent proof, so no mice holes.   But what makes them such a good choice??   We have picked the most common sports equipment units available for all manner of sports and had a good look at each of them.

We have asked several different people who take part in these sports to comment on each. We know all about the highly successful Asgard Bike Storage units, so we will start with the secure sports storage unit for skis and ski equipment.

Sports Storage - Safe And Secure Ski Storage

Sports Storage – Safe And Secure Ski Storage

 1:   Ski Storage rack: Price £55.00 Holds two sets of skis and 8 poles.Made from epoxy coated wire, screws to your garage or shed wall – no assembly required. Suitable for internal use only.

ski store

ski store

The comments:

“Seems very expensive for what is essentially a large coat hanger. I don’t understand the purpose of it. It looks easy enough to fix to the garage wall, but I ski only twice a year, so I would imagine my skis would get damaged as we go about our daily life. Would be better if it was in a cupboard or maybe a wardrobe”- A

“Where can I put my jackets?? They are too big to put in our wardrobe, so they will still have to go upstairs in the attic, so I don’t see a point of keeping the skis in the garage and the jackets etc else where”- B

“No good to me. I keep all my equipment outside in the shed wrapped up in an old sleeping bag, so nobody knows what they are.  They  don’t offer any way of hiding what they are, everything is on show.  I would be tempted to put a chain around them for security” - C

2:   Asgard sports storage (storage for ski equipment): Price around £500. Large unit suitable for internal and external use.  Holds multiple sets of skis, jackets, snowboards and boots. Made from rust proof heavy gauge metal, integral metal floor a 5 point locking system approved to level 1 by the Loss Prevention Certification Board.

The comments:

“I have some Solomon skis, costing around £500 so this unit is as much as the skis.  With that in mind it’s good that the unit is so big, I could actually get all three sets of our ski gear in here with all the boots etc. So at £500 that is a little more sensible. The locking mechanism is excellent, very secure. If the LPCB certification gets an insurance discount then that would be excellent”. “I would be happy to leave this outside in the garden un attended” - A

“I like this idea. We don’t have room in the garage for a special ski store (who does??) so this would go in the garden. Looks quite a stylish unit and seems very secure, so I would think it would keep all my clothes safe.. It’s not cheap though, but if it is insurance approved it would probably be worth it given we have around £3000 of equipment. Looks like there may be room for the lawn mower as well so it could be multipurpose”. – B

“Looks better than my wooden shed. The vented roof is a good idea keeping moisture of my stuff. It would be nice to get rid of the sleeping bags and the mice that now seem to live in them.  The free integrated tool rail is a great idea, good for hanging masks etc.”. - C

 

Ski Storage - Snowboard Storage

Ski Storage – Snowboard Storage

To see further details of the Asgard sports store for skis click here.

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Fishing Tackle – Outdoor storage units – The catch of the day!

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Nick

Look after your tackle!

Fishing is one of the most popular sports in the UK,  many new and experienced anglers will be taking to the riverbanks and lakes and experience the pleasure of fishing and catching big carp this summer.  For those who love the great outdoors, it has long since been enjoyed by people of all ages and locations as a relaxing way to spend time with family and friends.

Whether considered as a hobby or a competitive sport, did you know that the average anglers fishing tackle costs around £5k?*

This prized equipment is an increasing target for thieves, eager to make some quick cash.  With fishing tackle often too bulky to store comfortably in many homes, and with wooden sheds offering little or no security, many keen fishermen are left exasperated at the lack of secure outdoor storage facilities for their equipment.   Lets be honest, fishing may be fun for the fisher … but it is a hobby that smells .. a lot.  There is nothing worse for a “none fisher” to be in the family garage on a hot day, with all the wet fishing nets and equipment hanging from the roof!

Do you value your tackle?? -  Introducing the NEW Asgard Fishing Tackle Storage Unit.

Asgard have developed a Fishing Tackle Storage to meet the needs of the nations’ fishermen with their high quality and secure outdoor fishing tackle storage.

  • Safe and Secure – Built from thick, heavy galvanised weather proof (rust resistant) steel panels with a built-in metal floor and large single door access.  Featuring a tough 3 point locking system.
  • Keep the elements at bay – An integral rain guard ensures that your equipment is kept dry and ready for action at all times
  • Something smells fishy? – Keep those strong odours out of your house and garage with separate storage for your fishing tackle
  • Got a lot to store? Not a problem.  The Asgard Fishing Tackle store can hold multiple sets of equipment and trolleys – Ideal for fishing clubs and organisations.
  • Fit trolleys and rod bags easily into the large easy access unit.  Add the shelves and hook packs and store even more.
Fishing Tackle Storage

Fishing Tackle Storage

Store all your fishing equipment.  Accessory packs are available including extra strong shelves and hooks to hang; over suits, tools, baits, pellets and nets.

We think that this is not only the best fishing tackle storage unit on the market but it is also the ONLY one that combines high security with high convenience, so if you “value your tackle” come to Asgard and make sure you are protected all year round!

Store All Of Your Fishing Tackle

Store All Of Your Fishing Tackle

For more information about the Asgard Fishing Tackle Storage unit visit http://www.asgardsss.co.uk and place your order today!

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Building a shed base for our new Addition Bike Storage Unit – On a budget pt2

Posted on April 17, 2010 by thejasper2010

Stage 3: Digging out. Ok I’m happy with where my base will go – next I need to dig the area out with a spade.

I have dug a square of just over 2.1 m x 1 m at around 450mm deep.  The ground is soft and the roots where no problem. 

Stage 4: Putting my frame into place.

This bit requires a little patience and skill.  It is vital these batons are all level.  Starting at the Left hand side I simply knock this side down until it is level (using a spirit level to check).  Next, I put the Right Hand side in place checking it is level with the LH side using the spirit level again.  Finally the front and back batons are in place and the whole frame is levelled all round. 

Tip: As this unit will be in a corner, I have put a slight slope to from the back of the base to the front.  This will allow any excessive rain to run forwards rather than getting trapped behind the unit against the wall.

Stage 5:  The foundation.

Using old brickwork saves money

As you can see by the image above I have used old bricks left over from a recent house extension.  This waste becomes my hardcore for pouring concrete over (hardcore is around £40 – £60 per ton).  Note: I have placed the bigger bricks at the front of the base, this will help me to get the front edge nice and level (ensuring the doors open freely)  I have also used a nice big brick in the middle to help take any weight.   I can use this method on the bike store unit as I know there won’t be too much weight placed in it.  If I had chosen one of the bigger units such as the Gladiator a better/deeper base would be needed.   I also know this bike unit will not be bolted down or a ground anchor used, so I’m not worried about anybody drilling into the base.  The purpose of this cheap DIY base is only to keep the unit level and off the lawn.

Time to spend some money:  My 1st cost is a £1.00 bag of shingle from the garden centre.  I scatter this between the larger bricks – I find it just helps to bind everything together when I pour the cement in later.

Stage 6:  Time for some real work! Mixing the concrete.

Now I need to mix my concrete and ballast to form the flat base.  Because we have used nice big bricks in the base preparation we need less than half of what we would have needed doing this the “correct” way.

I have cheated and used a mini mixer (to save my back).  Such a small amount of concrete would be easy to mix by hand – but using a mixer really does reduce the amount of effort.

To mix the base I used:

6 bags of Ballast £1.20 each

1 bag of cement. – £3.65.

 Stage 7:  Cement/Ballast.

When mixed simply pour over the base, between the batons (I have made my mixture a little on the sloppy side – this helps it flow into the gaps around the large bricks and bind with the shingle.  I Push the mixture into the gaps with my trowel.

Stage 8:  Get it level.  

This bit is nice and easy.  Assuming your edge batons were nice and level simple tap and drag another piece of the pallet along the side batons until the base is level with the top of the batons.  Easy!

Stage 9: Almost Finished. 

Allow the base to dry for around 24 hours. Note:  I know this unit will not be bolted to the ground, so I took no notice of the position of the large bricks.  If you are bolting down – I would suggest you put the large bricks in the corners of the base or make the base to the recommended min depth as per the main Asgard website.  Giving you plenty of hard material  to drill into.

Stage 10: Tidy Up.

I Knock away the batons to reveal a nice clean edge to the concrete.  You can now make it look a bit nicer.  We have chosen to fill up to the base with soil then scatter decorative bark around the base to prevent weeds growing (and reduce on going maintenance work), and reseed the area immediatly around the unit to repair the lawn. 

Equipment used: Mini mixer (optional – but recommended) – Spirit level -  Spade – Small trowel – Tape measure  Materials used:  1 wooden pallet – Ballast (6 bags) – Cement  (1 bag) – Pea shingle  (1 bag) – Water (for cement)

Total construction time 1 hour – dry time 24hrs

Total cost: £12.85 – Optional mini mixer £20 weekend hire

Once I build the unit I will post a picture of the finished base with the bike shed in situ.  This will be in Part 3

Asgard Secure Steel Storage take no responsibility for the content of this blog.  This information is intended as  a guide only.  It is the responsibility of the reader to check all the facts before undertaking any works.   If in doubt you must contact a registered and qualified builder for information. For information about our full range of bike storage sheds and cycle storage units see our main website http://www.asgardsss.co.uk and click on bike storage.

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Building a shed base for our new Addition Bike Storage Unit – On a budget PT1

Posted on April 16, 2010 by thejasper2010
In these tough economic times we are all looking to save money where we can.  So, we asked a local DIY enthusiast (and ex builder) to talk us through how to put a simple base down for an Addition Bike Storage Unit.  However, to make things a little harder we set him a budget. 
 The task was simple.  Build a shed base in my garden suitable for an Addition bike storage unit for less that £50.   We thought that this couldn’t be done, how wrong we were.
 
Addition bikestore

Addition bikestore

 
“The Addition bike store is the original bike storage solution from Asgard (described by Bike Radar as “The best bike storage they we have seen” .  Designed to house up to 3 bikes, the Addition is built from tough galvanised (weatherproof steel) and features a heavy duty 3 point locking system”.

“The Addtion secure bike storage unit is  quite a heavy unit for it’s size.  Heavy enough to be a deterrent to thieves but not so heavy you require an industrial grade base to sit it on.

Stage 1: Where to put it? 

The Addition bike store is 1800mm x 800mm – So I will be looking for a space around 2 meters x 1 meter for the actual unit, then a further 2 meters in front of the unit to allow easy access..  An area has been allocated already – this is not an ideal area, there are a number of tree roots and lumps of rock in the way.   The area is also close to over hanging trees which may need cutting back.

Where to put your Asgard bike store

Where to put your Asgard bike store

Asgard recommend you leave a couple of meters between your unit and any walls, this stops and thieves from using a wall as leverage to try and move the units.  Leaving space around the unit will also help to keep condensation down (air flows through the hidden vents in the roof)

As this unit is tight against the wall there is no change is can be used as a lever. 

Stage 2: Mark out the area.   

Measure twice cut once has always been my moto.  So, I have marked out roughly where the shed base will be using wooden batons.  As you can see, we may just get away with not cutting back the trees in this case.

Batons mark the spot

Batons mark the spot

TIP:  Making a cheaper frame.

Delivery palettes come in lots of standard sizes, I have found one that happens to be 2.1m x 1m.  There are hundreds of these things all over the place and normally free (if you ask nicely).  So I asked a local  store if I could have one and simply knocked the palette apart with a hammer.  

I now have a ready made, perfect size frame – no cutting  and most importantly no trip to B+Q on a bank holiday weekend.

 

 More in part 2 – Here.

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Do you like riding your bike?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by thejasper2010
Lets go biking!

Lets go biking!

Well make sure it is still there in the morning!

With Spring finally here, many of you may be thinking about dusting off your bicycles and spending weekends and holidays enjoying the sunshine and the great outdoors with family and friends.

Whether you are keen on mountain biking, prefer to cycle to work, or simply enjoy riding your bike on your holidays and cycling tours, it’s essential to think about secure bike storage to keep your bike safe, secure and protected all year round.  Remember – you wouldn’t leave you car unlocked at home…why leave your bike unprotected?

  • Protect from the weather – Wet weather, rain and dampness may cause rust and damage to you bicycle over time.  The Asgard range of metal bike sheds are made from high quality, galvanised steel making it tough, weather proof and versatile to keep your bike clean, dry and ventilated.
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  • Protect from theft – Alwayskeep your bike securely locked away or out of sight behind locked doors.  Fitted with a robust 5-point locking system and reinforced joints and hinges, the Asgard bike sheds offer complete peace of mind to keep your bikes and equipment safe.

The one-stop solution: Asgard Metal bike storage

The Asgard metal bike sheds provides a multiple bike and equipment storage facility and can be installed anywhere, offering easy and convenient accessibility to your bicycle whenever you require them.  Built from strong galvanized steel, and fitted with a unique ventilation system around the unit, minimizing the build-up of condensation inside the unit, keeping your equipment dry and safe.

Cycling Plus magazine recommends the Asgard Metal Bike shed “The best bike storage we’ve seen by a long way”. 

Rated highly by our customers as well as the experts, here is what some happy customers had to say about the Asgard Metal Bike Storage: “We really love it! Extra storage for not just three, but at a squeeze four, adult bikes. It’s a great feeling that our ‘best’ bikes are securely locked away; it feels a lot safer than our wooden shed”.

So if you’re looking for secure metal bike storage to keep your bike and general cycling equipment safe and secure, click on our website http://www.asgardsss.co.uk  to choose the best bike storage for you.

Will you catch the Olympic cycling bug this summer? Make sure your bike is ready and equipped for record lap times! Follow us on twitter (http://twitter.com/shedforce) to stay up to date with regular updates on looking after your bike and all the latest cycling news and events near you.

Enjoy the sun!

SJ

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