Getting back to sport: store kick scooters, rackets and skates
When the sports season starts again, everything comes out at once: kick scooters, roller skates, rackets, bags, pads… and in the BAB area, it can quickly take over your hallway, living room or balcony. The goal is simple: keep what you use every week at home, and store the rest in a clean, ventilated and secure unit.
Step 1: take stock of your sports gear (and declutter)
- List gear by activity: scooter + helmet, skates + pads, rackets + covers, balls/shuttles, sports bag.
- Separate “useful” from “just in case”: if something hasn’t been used for two seasons, consider selling, donating or repairing it.
- Do a safety check: scooter brakes, wheels/bearings, helmet straps, racket grips and strings.
- Clean and dry everything that’s been exposed to rain, sand or moisture to avoid smells and corrosion.
- Create two piles: “weekly use” (stay home) and “out of rotation” (go to storage).
Step 2: organise storage during the season (without cluttering your home)
- Centralise the out-of-rotation gear: your hallway stays clear and your cupboards stay usable.
- Use labelled boxes or bags (“skates”, “racket sports”) so you can grab one item without moving everything.
- Store fragile items higher (helmets, pads, rackets) and heavy items lower (spare wheels, gear bags).
- Pick an easy-access location for quick weekend drop-offs and pick-ups, for example our Anglet location.
- Choose the right size: a small unit is often enough for well-packed sports gear—use our size calculator to estimate your needs.
Step 3: pack up and prep for the next season (end-of-cycle checklist)
- Deep-clean before long storage: skate wheels/frames, scooter deck and moving parts, grips and covers.
- Make sure everything is fully dry before closing bags or bins.
- Protect sensitive parts: keep rackets in covers, add light protection for metal parts, use a small moisture absorber if needed.
- Save space smartly: fold scooters, bag skates, store rackets vertically along a wall.
- Write a “next season” note (wheels, bearings, grip, strings, balls) to restart smoothly.
Case in point: a Bayonne family gets their hallway back
In Bayonne, a family with two kids ends up with scooters, skates and sports bags piled by the front door, while the balcony turns into storage. With a small unit, they move the rarely used gear (spare skates, off-season rackets, extra pads) out of the apartment and keep only the weekly essentials at home. The result: a breathable hallway, a usable balcony, and gear that stays protected and ready whenever practice or a weekend outing comes up.
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- Rinse, clean and dry wheels, frames and covers before storing for several weeks.
- Keep only your weekly essentials at home—store the rest to free up hallway and balcony space.
- A small unit can be enough for scooters, skates and rackets if everything is grouped and labelled.
- Plan weekend access so storage fits your training schedule, not the other way around.
- Protect valuable gear in a clean, ventilated and secure unit instead of a damp basement.
Running out of space before the sports restart in the BAB area? Estimate your volume, then choose a nearby unit to keep your home light while staying one trip away from your gear: book a unit.