How to Pack Your Shortboard for an Airplane Trip

"When I picked up my surfboard bag at the Honolulu terminal, I took my boards out to check them. I had both surfboard noses broken about 6 inches from the tip. Baggage handlers are not always kind to us surfers," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider.

Things You'll Need

  • Women's Athletic Swimsuits
  • Sunscreen
  • Adhesive Traction Pads
  • Board Shorts
  • Surf Leashes
  • Surf Waxes
  • Surfboard Bags
  • Surfboards
  • Surfing Rash Guard
  • Surfing Wet Suits
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the wax from your board.

    • 2

      Take out the fins if they're removable, or put on a fin box if they're not.

    • 3

      Slide your board into a sock.

    • 4

      Place your board inside a padded, heavy-duty travel bag.

    • 5

      Add foam padding or bubble wrap to protect the nose, rails and tail.

    • 6

      Buy a small lock for your zippers to keep airport employees from opening your bag.

    • 7

      Throw in a travel ding repair kit with some fiberglass, resin, catalyst and sandpaper.

    • 8

      Pray that the baggage gods are good to you.