Flying with an Inflatable SUP Board
Consider Traveling with an Inflatable Paddle Board
Inflatable paddle boards travel better than hard boards. In fact, inflatable paddle boards are ideal for travel. Here are seven good reasons to take an inflatable paddle board when you travel.
Inflatable paddle boards travel better by plane, car and foot than hard paddle boards.
1. You can do any type of paddling with an inflatable SUP board
- All-around
- Touring Expeditions
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Family Fun
Inflatable paddle boards have entered the performance paddle board market. You can find a inflatable for every type of paddle boarding.
You can take an all-around paddle board for the versatility they offer. If you are into paddle surfing the new generation of surfing inflatable paddle boards are better than ever.
There are very good inflatable fishing paddle boards for the fishing trip.And inflatable touring paddle boards will take you on the camping expedition of a lifetime.
2. Inflatable SUP boards fly as check in luggage
Inflatable paddle boards can fly as check-in luggage. This is a huge advantage over hard paddle boards that require an extra airline fee.
Inflatable boards roll up into a carry bag. These travel bags are designed to carry all your sup gear, the rolled-up board, the air pump, and paddle. (The paddles break down into 3-pieces.)
The paddle board, air pump, paddle and carry bag will have a total weight of anywhere from 25lbs to 50lbs depending on your board.
Typical carry bag dimensions: 36 x 20 x 15″
3. Inflatable SUP’s carry bags come with wheels
Every inflatable paddle board comes with a carry bag. Most of these have backpack shoulder straps.
The higher quality carry bags have wheels. This is works out better when moving through airports and city streets.
These higher-end bags are legitimate travel bags. Red Paddle Co makes one of the better sup travel bags.
4. Inflatable paddle boards are airport tough and travel durable
While hard paddle boards ding and scratch easily, inflatables are tough and durable.They are made from multiple layers of military grad pvc.
Rolled up in a carry bag you don’t have to worry about your board getting damaged when traveling.
5. Inflatable paddle boards store compact and easy
Inflatables take up little space for storage. They will fit in a hotel room closet. Small portable and out of the way.
6. Inflatable SUP boards fit in the back seat of a rental car
An inflatable will fit in a taxi or rental car. No need to rent a car with special roof racks. No need to strap everything down. No worries, no hassels.
7. Inflatable paddle boards roll up in a backpack
With a hard paddle board your launching points are limited. Inflatable paddle boards roll up into a backpack. If you have to walk a mile to get to the water no problem. When traveling you often have to make the best of your location and inflatables keep the options open.
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