Surfing Waves

When I got my single board Dakine bag, the fella recommended I get a board sock, too for some extra protection.

1) How much 'extra protection' will a board sock serve when flying?

2) My board is 6'7", do I get a 6'6" because it stretches or do I get a 7'6" or somewhere in between?

Thanks again, as usual.

I really doubt a board sock would do too much more protection, considering...well, they're pretty much socks. Although I have never used it.

When flying, are you gonna stash it in the coat closet or are you gonna check it? If you're checking it, then I would STRONGLY suggest a flight case. Expensive, but not as expensive as buying a new board everytime you fly. Now I know you've seen the videos of the luggage guys chucking luggage 30 feet across the pavement

Don't know where you buy them or how much though, suppose google would tell, but I've got exam studying to do here.

tomcat360 wrote:I really doubt a board sock would do too much more protection, considering...well, they're pretty much socks. Although I have never used it.

When flying, are you gonna stash it in the coat closet or are you gonna check it? If you're checking it, then I would STRONGLY suggest a flight case. Expensive, but not as expensive as buying a new board everytime you fly. Now I know you've seen the videos of the luggage guys chucking luggage 30 feet across the pavement

Don't know where you buy them or how much though, suppose google would tell, but I've got exam studying to do here.

Them flight coffins are expensive, almost the cost of my surfboard!

Board sox dont add protection. They are used to keep the board clean. I use a board sock on my new board to keep my new board bag clean. Board sox are easier to clean than boardbags.

MyanRellick wrote:
Them flight coffins are expensive, almost the cost of my surfboard!

I know.....

Could your chicka put it in some special cubby on the plane where you could carry it on?

Laguna wrote:Board sox are easier to clean than boardbags.

People clean their boardbags?

Grubbiness is a sign of experience and good times

tomcat360 wrote: some special cubby on the plane where you could carry it on?

inyourdreamsairlines.com

tomcat360 wrote:

MyanRellick wrote:
Them flight coffins are expensive, almost the cost of my surfboard!

I know.....

Could your chicka put it in some special cubby on the plane where you could carry it on?

I don't think so..
Air Tran is pretty cheap.

I think If I wrap with some good industrial foam or something in the bag that might work out for me. I dunno, just gotta think about It I guess.

Man been posted elswhere before, but i use pipe lagging for the rails, available any hardware store, bit of extrea buuble wrap on the nose, pack it out with your towels, wettie, anything.
Just get a cheap bag a few inches bigger than your board and pad it out.

drowningbitbybit wrote:

tomcat360 wrote: some special cubby on the plane where you could carry it on?

inyourdreamsairlines.com

He's got connections apparently.

(I actually clicked the link outta sheer curiosity.....unfortunately.....it didn't work)

tomcat360 wrote:

drowningbitbybit wrote:

tomcat360 wrote: some special cubby on the plane where you could carry it on?

inyourdreamsairlines.com

He's got connections apparently.

(I actually clicked the link outta sheer curiosity.....unfortunately.....it didn't work)

Me too

me three

surfin_daddy wrote:

tomcat360 wrote:

drowningbitbybit wrote:

tomcat360 wrote: some special cubby on the plane where you could carry it on?

inyourdreamsairlines.com

He's got connections apparently.

(I actually clicked the link outta sheer curiosity.....unfortunately.....it didn't work)

Me too

..lol.

drowningbitbybit wrote:

Laguna wrote:Board sox are easier to clean than boardbags.

People clean their boardbags?

Grubbiness is a sign of experience and good times

well not really, a board bag is hard to clean but what I mean is it always fills up with sand, wax and saltwater. So everytime your board goes in (clean or not) it will become really slippery and dirty..
I just got annoyed with it really so with my new board thought id just get a board sock to wreck and keep the bag in better condition

i currently own a bic 7'9" natural surf 2 and i am looking to purchase a board sock to stop my car seats getting covered in wax.
Do i get a 7'6" sock or an 8' sock?

Cheers for the helpful advice. i shall probably go for that rhino board sock. i've seen other brands that have specific sizes rather than a range of sizes so i guess they may be less stretchy?

I just got a surfboard cover called a surfboard scrunchie and I love it because it isn't a pain in the behind to put on. I'm happy I wasn't only one who hates putting a board sock lol. Its open on one side which is fine with me because that's what makes it easy!!