IT'S GONNA BE A BUMPY RIDE

Airport baggage handlers have earned the name “baggage throwers” for a reason. Even though most airlines are now charging anywhere from $50-$100 per board, that does not guarantee you’ll arrive at your destination with it undamaged. The extra fee only covers the ‘inconvenience’ of the board being a different shape. Pay attention because some airlines will charge per board and some will charge per board bag.

GET A BOARD BAG

Sure, you can get your board from point A to point B without a heavy duty board bag but you better be prepared for the worst. Board bags can be priceless during travel. These protective bags are made for every type of board out there.

Purchasing a travel bag a few inches longer than the height of your board will provide some room to throw in towels and clothes for extra cushioning.

FreeRide can special order nearly any bag size. Give us a heads up with enough time before your trip and we’ll get you hooked up.

REMOVE OLD WAX

It’s a good idea to remove all of your old wax to avoid it melting all over your board bag and everything you have shoved in there. With this being said, make sure to pack some extra wax.

REMOVE YOUR FINS

First things first, take your fins out if they are removable. Wrap up your fins AND your fin key in a towel. These should both be placed in your board bag during travel, not in your luggage bag. You can always buy a new bathing suit but you might not be able to find a new pair of fins or a fin key if your luggage gets misplaced.

We also suggest throwing a ding repair kit in your board bag as well to play it safe.  it’s not a matter of IF your board will get a ding, it’s a matter of WHEN.

CUT SOME FOAM

Go anywhere with pool toys and pick up a few of those foam fun-noodles. You can also use 1” pipe insulation which you can pick up at any local hardware store.

Cut a slit in the foam long-ways. Secure the foam to the railings. With the right cuts you place a protective foam barrier around your entire board. Use extra pieces to place on the deck and bottom of your board.

EXTRA CUSHIONING

In addition to the foam protection, wrap towels, clothes and/or bedding around the vulnerable areas of your board like the nose and tail.

Now place your board in the bag. Take any extra clothing or bedding items you have and distribute evenly. Too much weight in the front or back will cause your board to become top heavy.

Zip up your bag and cross your fingers. You’ve done everything you could to get your board ready for it’s next trip!

CAR TRAVEL

When you arrive for a surf trip you’re more than likely going to rent a car. You never know what you’re going to get so it’s a good idea to bring an extra set of soft racks and some rope in case you can’t use your soft racks.

Stop by FreeRide and pick up everything you need for your next surf trip.

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