Countdown is starting....t-121 hours and counting

[Dead_One]

its almost time to get into the sea again.. havent surfed since October last year... its like being a 5 year old coming up to Christmas.....5 days and then down in Mawgan Porth for 2 weeks, can't wait... Just need to figure out getting the board down there, trying to find a roof rack or something:-)

[CARBr6]

I'm totally there!
Got a week in Polzeath starting 6th April. It's gonna be awesome.
As for roof racks if you have a car try one of the temporary tie down ones (e.g. http://www.npautoparts.co.uk/travel-touring-c5/car-roof-bars-c126/easy-rack-car-roof-rack-system-p22451?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=streetwize-easy-rack-car-roof-rack-system-swrb6&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CLDPrt3LvL0CFWT4wgodNoMApA#23870)

Or just buy a normal one from Halfords or you can get some decent deals from eBay, I got my roof bars from these guys; http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/movingpartsuk

Good luck and happy wave hunting

[Dead_One]

was thinking about the softrack, its a van i have though, and not sure if you get much wind noise with them or not? been looking for a roof rack, but they are approx £100, and i hate spending money i can use on beer instead... esp. as the board is staying in cornwall for the summer, so its just a 1 way trip. was thinking of maybe shipping it down, but then again all the packaging would be more expensive than a new board:-)

[CARBr6]

Don't want to sound pedantic. But if it's travelling in a van on a one way trip can't it just fit inside?
I know it may be a bit of a squeeze but surely that would be easier than anything else. softracks don't tend to work on vans as they need the doors to be able to attach to the roof.

[Dead_One]

usually yes.. but unfortunately i have the inside filled with 4 kids, 1 wife, 1 dog, clothes for 2 weeks, 4 kids bikes, kids toys etc etc etc.... and the board is a 7'10, the van is 7'8 long at its longest, so if i squint, put it on a slope, and turn it at the right angle it fits... but not if theres anything in the back with it:-(

[CARBr6]

Ah, Yes, I had a similar problem when i bought my board.
I had to flatten my bed out and turn my passenger seat around in order to fit it in. them I bought a bag and a rack and it's been plain sailing ever since. It's worth the investment.

[Dead_One]

guess i just need to get better at surfing so i can get a shorter board:-) that's the plan for this year anyway, spend as much time as possible in the water:-)

[CARBr6]

2 days: 23 hours: 43 minutes and counting!!

[Alex1988]

A little late on the scene, but I can fit my 7'10" in my MINI. I have to put all the seats down, but it fits

[Dead_One]

problem is fitting the 4 kids, the wife, the dog and all the stuff they need for 2 weeks away into the back as well as the board.... crew cab van doesn't leave a lot of space in the back, even when its a lwb.... it fits in the back with nothing else there...if i put it at an angle and a slope.. but not with the back full of bikes and stuff:-( ended up buying some straps and have parcelled the board up to put on the roof, should be fine:-) 44 hours 51 mins to go until i get in the water:-)