How to
Pack a Surfboard Bag

for ultimate travel protection

When travelling around the world with a surfboard, there are a few things every surfer needs to take into consideration. Let’s presume you have already checked to see if your airline even carries surfboards and that you have selected the surfboards you want to pack. You now need to ensure you can hit the ground running and jump straight into the water the moment you land at yourself chosen surf holiday destination. Below are will find our best tips on packing surfboards for yourself troubles to make the most of your staff holidays.

1. Padding


Padding is important and can save your surfboard from being trashed by the airline baggage handlers. Use your surfboard bag as a suitcase and pack all the clothing you want on your surf trip in with your surfboard. Wetsuits and towels are great for protecting Southport as well. Remember if your wetsuit has hard zips to half of these facing away from your surfboard.

2. Pack wisely


Remove all surfboard fins and place them in amongst your clothes. You won’t be allowed to these as part of your hand luggage. Also include a simple surfboard repair Kit or a trustee roll of duct tape for short-term surfboard repairs, so you can jump in the water for a wave upon arrival.

3. Choose a surfboard bag that fits


Choose a surfboard bag that fits. Try to get a bag that has wheels, a shoulder strap and ideally pockets for essentials such as roof straps, extra fins, leashes and surf equipment. The bag with wheels on the rail edge of the surfboards are a nightmare to travel with. We recommend the coffin style surfboard bags with the wheels under the deck of the board. Check out our friends from ManGo Surfing for a range of surfboard bags and socks.

4. Prepare for impact


Most damage to surfboards is sustained by other suitcases hard corners or sharp edges. Simply wrapping your surfboard in bubble wrap or do little to spread the impact of such up corners, and therefore you need to find lightweight ways to spread the weight. Cardboard is a fantastic option as it’s lightweight and can be cut to the exact shape of your surfboard bag. The combination of bubble wrap and cardboard is one of the best ways to protect your surfboard. If you have the time to buy some foam pipe insulation from your local DIY store, cut down one side of the piping and then tape the piping around the rails and nose of your surfboard for extra protection.

5. Get creative


Use your sleeping bag for extra padding, throw all hard objects into your hand luggage and, if travelling with multiple surfboards, strap them together to keep them firmly in place. Spend time packing yourself equipment properly, clean everything before throwing it into the bag and enjoy the process. There’s no better way to get excited about the software and then packing the stuff equipment that’s going to give you the best weight of your life!