How To Pick Perfect Boardbags

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Surfboards are fragile and the best way to protect them is to purchase a boardbag. The sun's harmful rays can damage (even melt) your board. It is also very easy to damage your surfboard while transporting it to the beach.

Surfboards are fragile and the best way to protect them is to purchase a boardbag. The sun's harmful rays can damage (even melt) your board. It is also very easy to damage your surfboard while transporting it to the beach. Good boardbags help you protect your investment and ensures that your board will last longer than just a few months. Why would you spend $500 - $1000 dollars on a beautiful board and leave it naked and exposed to life's elements?

Apart from shielding your surfboard from the humid climate and giving it a longer life, your surfboard bag is a unique statement of who you are and can express your individuality. There are a few companies making one-of-a-kind board bags that are designed to fit your particular board and style―designing your own board bag can be a lot of fun and will impress your family and friends.

Picking the perfect surfboard bag involves knowing about ...
... the different styles in the market (or at the surf shops bro). The least expensive cover is a surfboard sock, which is the most lightweight option. The sock protects against minor scratches, heat and small knocks. Try and find a boardsock with a padded nose, it allows for a bit more protection where needed. Don't forget to check the nose style, match the nose of your board with the nose of the sock―trying to stuff a round nose into a pointed board sock is not cool.

For a little more protection and a bit more money you can grab a day boardbag. Make sure to check the zipper quality (YKK is the best) and look for one that has a shoulder strap for those long walks to your favorite surf break. Look for a pocket too, having a place to stuff your fins and wax can really come in handy.

Day board bags offer more protection to physical damage than the sock and has a thicker 'skin' protecting your precious ride against sun exposure and your little brothers karate kicks. There are a few companies making upcycle boardbags and bags made from from organic materials like hemp and cotton―anytime you can buy a non-plastic product it's a win-win for both surfers and the environment. Make your bag truly yours by either hand painting it or getting your favorite artist to paint a picture of your home surf break.
Resource: http://www.wavetribe.com/board-bag-s/2.htm