RAD Sportz USA
Kayak hoists, bike lifts, wall hooks and racks that clear the garage floor. Pick one and buy it in a click.
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Ceiling hoist
Kayak Hoist
Pulley lift with a rope brake for ceilings up to 12 ft.
From $20.34Price range: $20.34 through $39.803 options
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Ceiling hoist
Bike Hoist
The original RAD pulley lift for bikes and ladders.
From $27.21Price range: $27.21 through $48.644 options
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Freestanding rack
Freestanding Kayak Rack
A steel tower for two, three or four boats, no drilling.
From $119.78Price range: $119.78 through $349.953 options
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Shop by gear
What are you hanging?
Five kinds of gear make up the RAD Sportz range, and each shelf starts with the piece people buy most.
Most bought
RAD Sportz hoists, racks and stands people buy most
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Wall hooks
Kayak Wall Hooks
Foam-padded J hooks that screw into the wall studs.
From $22.50Price range: $22.50 through $57.733 options
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Wall hangers
Strapped Kayak Wall Hangers
Padded arms with nylon straps, 13 in out from the wall.
$41.70
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Repair stand
Bike Repair Stand
Telescopes from 41 to 75 in, clamp turns 360 degrees.
From $69.95Price range: $69.95 through $73.932 options
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Ceiling lift
Rail-Mount Bike and Ladder Lift
An aluminum rail that screws straight to the joists.
$42.95
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Strap sling
Kayak Storage Straps
Nylon slings on two eyebolts, for a wall or the ceiling.
From $11.17Price range: $11.17 through $14.742 options
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Trainer desk
Bike Trainer Desk
Rolls over a bike trainer, raises to 48 in.
From $144.95Price range: $144.95 through $149.692 options
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Pole rack
Floor-to-Ceiling Bike Rack
Floor-to-ceiling pole for two bikes, no holes drilled.
From $74.95Price range: $74.95 through $96.992 options
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Shop by space
Where should it live?
Most garages have three spare surfaces: the ceiling above the car, the stud wall beside it and a corner of the floor. Each one suits different gear. Every piece in the RAD Sportz collection is sorted by the space it takes.
Ceiling planner
Will a RAD Sportz hoist fit your garage?
Enter your ceiling height and what you want to hang. The planner checks the load against each hoist and works out how much headroom is left under the boat or the bike. It covers the five ceiling pieces in the RAD Sportz lineup.
- Measure from the floor to the underside of the joists, not to the drywall seam.
- Weigh the load with its straps and anything left inside a hatch.
- Find two joists for the brackets before you buy: the hoist screws into wood, not drywall.
Shop by query
RAD Sportz storage, one question at a time
Ceiling hoists, kayak racks, kayak wall mounts, bike racks and kayak carts: each gets a page with every piece from the RAD Sportz line that fits it.
Up to 12 ft ceilingsCeiling storage: hoists and liftsPulley hoists lift a kayak of up to 125 lb or a bike of up to 100 lb above the car, and a brake on the rope holds the load while you tie off at the wall cleat. The rope suits ceilings up to 12 feet.See the ceiling hoists 
Floor, wall or dockKayak racks for the floor, the wall and the dockSteel towers for two, three or four boats stand against a wall with no drilling, tripod stands spread for a tandem, and strapped wall arms carry 110 to 125 lb at the dock or in the garage.See the kayak racks 
Into the studsKayak wall mounts: hooks, hangers and slingsPadded J hooks hold 100 lb a pair and line a garage wall in packs of one, two or four pairs. Strapped hangers and cradles close over the hull for a boat that must not move.See the kayak wall mounts 
From RAD Cycle ProductsBike racks and standsFloor stands that hold the tire, a floor-to-ceiling pole for two bikes that drills no holes, and a wall hook that folds flat: bike storage for a garage, a hallway or an apartment.See the bike racks 
150 lb, airless wheelsKayak cartA folding aluminum cart rolls a boat of up to 150 lb on airless wheels from the car to the water, then packs into its bag, alone or with a pair of wall hooks for home.See the kayak carts Since 2008
How RAD Sportz grew from one bike lift
One pulley lift for a bike came first. Then the hoist learned to carry a kayak, the wall took hooks and towers, and the gear followed the boat to the water.
- 2008The RAD bike lift: pulley hoist, rubber-coated hooks, rope lock.
- BikesFloor stands, a floor-to-ceiling pole rack and a flip-up wall hook join the lift.
- KayaksA 125 lb kayak hoist with a rope brake, then wall hooks, hangers and towers.
- WaterA folding cart, folding anchors, kayak covers and launch stands.
- HomeA walking pad, a stair stepper, a trainer desk and a suede yoga mat.
From buyers
What RAD Sportz owners say after the install
Real reviews of our hoists, racks and carts from buyers on Walmart.com. Three of them name a problem, with the fix they used.
Quick and Easy
My husband,and I put it together in the garage it took maybe 30 minutes. . We were able to put the kayaks up and out of the way, which is really nice. My daughter is going to use the second set to put hers up as well. Very sturdy. very easy to install we were actually able to put two kayaks on one. We can take them both down at the same time or just one.
Excellent quality and instructions
I put off hanging it for a couple of weeks because I thought it would be too hard on my own. However, finding the rafter was the hardest part! I followed the excellent instructions, it works perfectly and I am exceptionally pleased with the quality! And I did it all by myself, no problem at all.
Good Bicycle Hoist but Could Easily be Improved
Overall a good product. The reason for four instead of five stars are because: 1) the supplied 7 screws are very poor quality. I broke the heads off of two of them with a hand screw driver! Get higher quality screws of your own to install the unit. 2) the instructions were good except for how to run the supplied rope through the rope stop which prevents the bike from falling. I found a homeowner video which explained how to thread the rope so that the rope stop works correctly.
Excellent for hanging bikes from ceiling
We installed several of these in garage for bikes. Very easy to install and very sturdy. The rope is a bit stretchy - may need to replace it in ten years or so, but super pleased with this. Would like to get a few more for the ladders.
RN, not a carpenter.
Perfect. Everything provided to attach these to 2 x 4 studs. Up and ready to use in less than a half hour. (And I am not a carpenter).
Happy with choice
We really like how it works for us. We set it up freestanding in our garage. We have two 9 foot kayaks on it. Longer would fit fine. As I believe someone else mentioned, our kayaks needed to go bottom up, unlike the picture. It works great, though.
Makes kayaking more enjoyable!
We are casual kayakers in our 70's. This little cart makes moving a kayak from the trail to the water very easy, no heavy lifting involved. We have only used a few times so don't know how it will hold up but it does look sturdy so do not anticipate any problems.
Excellent No Drill Option
Great option to avoid drilling holes in the wall. Also a quick way to get bikes in and out without having to lift them. Fits my 27.5” and 29” tires.
The kayak rests snuggly on this rack. it's a little bit low to the ground and if you have carbon fiber the rubber may smudge a bit but it's a great value pick.
In the garage and on the dock
RAD Sportz gear at work
Guides
RAD Sportz guides to garage and paddle gear
Long answers to the three questions we hear most: where the kayak goes, how the bike hoist goes up, and how one person gets a boat to the water.
Kayak & SUP Storage · 15 min read
How to Store a Kayak in a Garage: Ceiling, Wall or Floor Racks
Ceiling hoist, wall hooks or a freestanding rack: how to store a kayak or SUP in a garage by ceiling height, wall length, floor space and boat weight.
Bike Storage & Repair · 17 min read
How to Install a Bike Hoist in Your Garage and Pick the Right Lift
Hoist, pole rack, wall hook or floor stand, then the install: finding joists, spacing the pulleys, threading the rope and the ladder rules that apply.
Paddle Gear · 17 min read
Kayak Cart, Anchor and Cover: Moving Your Boat to the Water Alone
How one paddler gets a kayak or SUP to the water: where the cart goes under the hull, which anchor weight, how to anchor safely and how to cover the boat.
Questions
RAD Sportz questions, answered
Where can I buy RAD Sportz products?
Every product on this site has a buy button that opens it at our retail partner, where checkout, shipping and returns happen. Prices on our pages come from our latest catalog update.
Which RAD Sportz hoist fits your garage ceiling?
The Kayak Hoist, the Bike Hoist and the Rail-Mount Lift are made for ceilings up to 12 feet. For a ceiling from 7 to 11 feet without drilling, the Floor-to-Ceiling Bike Rack holds two bikes on a pole.
How much weight can your RAD Sportz kayak hoist lift?
Up to 125 lb, a kayak, a canoe, a bike or a ladder. The Bike Hoist is rated 100 lb and the Rail-Mount Lift 75 lb.
Can you hang a kayak on the wall with RAD Sportz hooks?
Yes. The Kayak Wall Hooks hold 100 lb a pair, the Strapped Kayak Wall Hangers 125 lb, and both screw into wall studs with the hardware in the box.
Do you need tools to install RAD Sportz storage?
For the hoists and wall pieces, a drill, a stud finder and a ladder. The freestanding towers, the floor stands and the pole rack need no drilling. Our guide to installing a bike hoist covers the steps.
Is RAD Cycle Products part of RAD Sportz?
Yes. RAD Cycle Products is our name for the bike line: the original bike hoist, the floor stands, the pole racks and the repair stand.