Camber-preservation, storage apparatus and method

Abstract

An apparatus storing gliding products on edge preserves camber by reducing load and creep in products such as skis and snowboards. The orientation also provides for storage in locations such as walls, rafters, and ceilings not otherwise readily available for storing such products to preserve camber.

1 . An apparatus for supporting a gliding article, the apparatus comprising a base secured to a support;
 a supporting member extending from the base and away from the support in order to support the weight of a gliding article positioned on edge;   a retainer positioned to extend upwardly from the support at an opposite end thereof with respect to the base in order to capture the gliding article between the retainer and the base; and   a securement mechanism to maintain the gliding article in close proximity to the base and to resist removal of the gliding article from the base.