How To Choose The Right Board For Your Trip?
One of the most common questions we’re asked here at Perfect Wave is: “What kind of surfboard should I bring on my trip?”
It seems like an easy question to answer:
Going to the North Shore of Oahu? Bring a big wave gun!
Going to the Mentawais or the South Pacific? Bring a step up board for tube riding!
Going to surf Sri Lankan point breaks? Bring a fun fish!
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However, that is not always the case. Swell doesn’t always cooperate. The Mentawais can be almost flat for days at a time, and the Maldives can be double overhead for your entire stay. French and Mexican beach breaks can go from fun sized wedges to heaving overhead barrels in the space of a few hundred meters, all on the same stretch of sand.
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The easiest answer is to bring a board you’re comfortable surfing in a wide range of conditions. If you only have one surfboard, then the choice is already made. If you have two or more, you might want to leave your favourite board at home. No matter how good your board bag is (buy a good one), and no matter how well you pack your board (use bubble pack and foam nose and tail pads), there is still a good chance it will get dinged in transit or during a session on your trip.
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If you’re a novice or intermediate level surfer, you may want to consider not traveling with a surfboard at all. You’ll save yourself time packing, money on excess baggage fees and a lot of hassle dragging your board bag through airports. In many places, with the money you save you can buy or rent a surfboard to use once you arrive at your destination.
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The best option, especially for beginners, is to book a package at one of our many partner resorts worldwide with an in-house surf centre. They will supply you with surf lessons, surf guides, and of course surfboard rentals that even allow you to change boards depending on the daily surf conditions.
Traveling to the Maldives? Pre-book your boards with Awayco – available at Kandooma and on all Perfect Wave Maldives surf charters.
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For any questions you may have about travelling with your surfboard or booking a trip to your dream destination with an in-house surf centre, get in touch!
Written by:
Caleb Thornton-Shaw
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