Kitesurf bags
BUY A KITESURF BAG
Do you want to take your kite gear easily on vacation or store your kite gear neatly they won't scratch? Then look for a kitesurf bag. There are many different bags available for kiting. Each bag has its own purpose. One bag is meant for traveling and the other for storing your gear easily and efficiently.
KITESURFING TRAVEL BAG
When you go on vacation with your kitesurfing gear you will probably take the plane. To transport your gear easily and in one piece a good kitesurfing travel bag is essential. Every kite bag is different; some have wheels, others are lightweight. When buying a kite travel bag it is important to pay attention to size, weight and wheels. A bag with wheels is easily 2 kg heavier than a version without wheels. Since many airlines only allow you to take a maximum of 23 kilos with you, those 2 kilos can make all the difference. If you have a bag without wheels, you can find trolleys at most airports where you can transport your kite gear.
Most kite travel bags have room for all your kite surfing gear: two kites, one kite board, wetsuit, kite bar, kite pump, kite trapeze. Want to bring a third kite? Then make sure the bag is bigger than 150 cm. To save extra space, you can also choose to "downsize" with a vacuum bag. At Telstarsurf, kitesurf bags are available from the likes of ION, Mystic, Prolimit and Duotone.
PROTECTION FOR YOUR KITEBOARD
Besides a travel bag there are also kite bags that you can use for protection of your gear. Finished with your session and don't want a wet or dirty car, look for a kite boardbag. The kite board bag will keep your board scratch-free and your car clean.
TIPS FOR BUYING A TRAVEL BAG
There are different models of kite travel bags available. There is something to be said for every travel bag. Therefore, read below the points you can look out for when buying a kitesurfing travel bag.
SIZE OF A KITE TRAVEL BAG
A good point to pay attention to is the size of your kitesurf bag. How big should your travel bag actually be? At the very least, your kiteboard should fit in the travel bag. The kiteboard provides the bottom of the bag. If you are taking 3 or more kites with you, we recommend a kitesurfing bag that is longer than 140cm.
WEIGHT OF A KITESURFING TRAVEL BAG
In addition, we can also look at the weight of the bag. Every kilogram can be crucial when taking your kitesurfing gear on the plane. There are kitesurfing bags that are ultralight. The lighter the bag is often the less protection there is on the inside. But with some airlines that little bit of weight can make a significant difference. You can also buy a bag with detachable wheels. This is useful for checking in your luggage because it can save a few pounds.
PROTECTION OF A KITESURFING TRAVEL BAG
Unfortunately it sometimes happens that airlines are not so careful with your kite gear. It can happen that your gear is damaged. Therefore take into account that you may need to protect your gear. More expensive kitesurfing bags usually have better reinforcements and padding. Don't forget to unscrew your fins from the kiteboard to prevent damage.