Storage system

A storage system for storing an elongated object in a substantially vertical orientation relative to a ground surface, the storage system comprising:

• a rack, the rack including a plurality of vertical support columns configured to rest upon the ground surface, a planar first horizontal member supported by the support columns above the ground surface and a planar second horizontal member supported by the support columns above the ground surface higher than the first horizontal member;
• a bracket comprising a first plate portion and a second plate portion that is perpendicular to the first plate portion, wherein the first plate portion is removably fastened to the first horizontal member and the second plate portion is configured to be directly fastened to the elongated object to mount the elongated object to the first horizontal member;
• and
• a chain secured to and extending between the bracket and the second horizontal member to attach the bracket to the second horizontal member;
• wherein the chain includes a tension adjuster for adjusting a tension of the chain when the bracket is secured to the first horizontal member, wherein when the tension of the chain is increased the storage system is more stabile so that the storage system can withstand wind pressure, small earthquakes, and shocks.