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Board Sock Questions.

Postby MyanRellick » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:11 am

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. :D
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Postby tomcat360 » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:03 am

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 :D

Don't know where you buy them or how much though, suppose google would tell, but I've got exam studying to do here. :x
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Postby MyanRellick » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:30 am

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 :D

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


Them flight coffins are expensive, almost the cost of my surfboard! :shock:
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Postby Laguna » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:34 pm

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.
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Postby tomcat360 » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:51 pm

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


I know.....

Could your chicka put it in some special cubby on the plane where you could carry it on?
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Postby drowningbitbybit » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:35 pm

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


People clean their boardbags? :shock: :unuts:

Grubbiness is a sign of experience and good times :wink:
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Postby drowningbitbybit » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:37 pm

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


inyourdreamsairlines.com
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Postby MyanRellick » Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:34 pm

tomcat360 wrote:
MyanRellick wrote:
Them flight coffins are expensive, almost the cost of my surfboard! :shock:


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. :oops:

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.
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Postby northswell » Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:51 pm

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.
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Postby tomcat360 » Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:56 pm

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)
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Postby surfin_daddy » Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:03 pm

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:
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Postby essex sucks » Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:40 pm

me three
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Postby MyanRellick » Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:43 pm

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:

..lol.
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Postby Laguna » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:49 pm

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


People clean their boardbags? :shock: :unuts:

Grubbiness is a sign of experience and good times :wink:


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
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Postby Hulk » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:29 pm

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?
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Postby Hulk » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:43 pm

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?
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Re: Board Sock Questions.

Postby bromeliadwaves » Sun Aug 18, 2024 4:33 pm

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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!!
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