What size board bag should I buy?

Choose a bag a few inches longer than the board so the board slides in easily.

Is a board sock enough for travel?

A sock guards against scratches and sun, but a padded bag protects better on car trips and flights.

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Protective surfboard travel bag

Shields surfboards from dings, scratches, and sun exposure during transport and storage, prolonging board life and maintaining condition.

A protective surfboard travel bag is a sensible gift for surfers who drive to their local breaks or fly on surf trips. Its padding helps shield the board from dings, scratches and sun during travel and storage, which keeps a favourite board in better shape.

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Why protective surfboard travel bag make a good gift

Boards get dinged easily in cars and on roof racks, and repairs take time.
It helps keep boards out of the sun in storage or on the beach.
It's useful for road trips, flights and off-season storage in the garage or basement.

What to look for

Bag length and width compared to the board's exact size, with room left over for fins.
Padding thickness: thin day bags suit local trips, while thicker padding suits air travel.
Zipper quality, a shoulder strap, a fin pocket, and whether it holds one board or several.

Kinds worth searching

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Shortboard day bag
Longboard travel bag
Double board bag
Board sock cover

Questions people ask

What size board bag should I buy?: Choose a bag a few inches longer than the board so the board slides in easily.
Is a board sock enough for travel?: A sock guards against scratches and sun, but a padded bag protects better on car trips and flights.

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