Can anyone recommend a travel bag for 5"6" surfboa

snowycreek · Since 01 Dec 2009 38 Posts Hood River

We have a trip to South America planned for the fall and I have been looking for a GOOD bag to put a couple of kitesurf boards in. The longest is 5'6" so something under 6' would be nice. So far the best I have found seems to be the Ocean and Earth but the 6 footer seems a little light and the smallest size in the heavy duty version is 6' 6". Reviews on the SOMA are abysmal and they are impossible to find in the small size anyways.
Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

ldhr · Since 21 Jul 2009 1490 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

I use the Dakine SX - 185 cm. It can carry one surfboard plus 2 kites and accessories and still be under 50 lbs.
Will accommodate 2 boards also.
http://www.windance.com/DaKine-SX-Bag.html

here's a 6'3" that will allow you to pad your boards with wetsuits, towels, even a kite or 2.
http://www.bigwinds.com/kite/category/30/product/1094

kieran · Since 06 Jul 2011 45 Posts

I think Creatures of Leisure make the best surfboard bags on the market. The materials and attention to detail are just a step above.

Lots of surf shops carry their stuff.

http://www.creatures.com.au/cover/multi-slim-12/12