How Do You Pack A Surfboard For Travel?
Are you tired of getting the feeling that the cargo hold contains a bunch of surfboard joyriding gorillas waiting to dent your surfboard the moment it’s loaded? Rather than worry the entire flight about how your board is faring and whether or not the vacation ahead is set to be a good one, the answer lies in packing the surfboard well. This article takes you through several ways to protect your board so that you can arrive ready to disembark and head straight for the surf. • Buy or borrow a heavy-duty, appropriately sized board bag. To increase the odds of ding-free travel, buy a board bag. While some people claim you can travel safely without a board bag, it’s debatable and is certainly a moot point when you receive a damaged board at the other end of your flight. Prevention is better than cure: • Purchase a bag that is six inches / 15cm longer than your longest board; this additional length leaves room for cushioning.[1] • Consider how many boards you’ll be traveling with on this tri
