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Snug as a Bug in a Rug

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Created by PJRatpatrol > 9 months ago, 28 Mar 2019
PJRatpatrol
VIC, 27 posts
28 Mar 2019 5:10PM
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As I am sitting on the sidelines recovering from a Rotator Cuff injury (NO SUP for YOU!!!!!!!) whinging about my predicament I have decided to do the age old man thing of drinking to excess.....oops I mean accessorize.

I wanted a bag for my 14ft Sidewinder so a bit of research Surf Aids in Byron bay came up as a good option.

So after filling out a measurement form that would confuse a Saville Row tailor, I ordered one on Sunday

It arrived today and must admit well impressed. the Sidewinder slipped in with no problems and has a tight fit all around even on the weird assed bulbous nose

It makes my Balin bag I bought for my 10 ft Sunova look like a pair of 1970 Corduroy brown pants


Stupid not the right way up again







Its well made 10mm foam as its a Carbon board but still very light to carry

I do recommend these guys

JEG
VIC, 1469 posts
28 Mar 2019 8:06PM
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Whats the company name and site and roughly the cost?

PJRatpatrol
VIC, 27 posts
28 Mar 2019 9:12PM
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Surf Aids
15 Grevillea St Byron Bay NSW 2481
ABN 61 003 732 492
Ph +61 (0)2 6685 7957
email - sales@surfaids.com.au
eStore - www.surfaids.com.au

$234.00 + $40.00 freight for mine

DaveSandan
VIC, 1364 posts
29 Mar 2019 12:10PM
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Looks like a nice bag, good price too.. Does it zip all the way up one side so you can lay your board in it with the deck facing up, makes picking it up so much easier when you are getting the board out?

PJRatpatrol
VIC, 27 posts
29 Mar 2019 2:09PM
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Only zips around the back, kinda slides in with a push from the back

Agree a zip all the way down would be better (like the Balin) but had no issue getting it in and out

JEG
VIC, 1469 posts
29 Mar 2019 5:34PM
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I think they should think about designing a full zip bag, especially on longer 14ft board.

pete53
NSW, 242 posts
29 Mar 2019 6:37PM
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Let's not denigrate 1970s cords??

PJRatpatrol
VIC, 27 posts
30 Mar 2019 3:55PM
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Only if you are still wearing them, are they brown?

Gorgo
VIC, 4911 posts
30 Mar 2019 5:10PM
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If you want a full zip then I think Surf Aids will make anything you want if you ask them. I got a bag with an extra handle on the side to make it easy to lift into my car. We exchanged a fair number of emails before we settled on a design.

I have bought lengths of zip and sliders from them to replace the metal slider on my older board bags. They've been very helpful and reasonably priced.

pete53
NSW, 242 posts
30 Mar 2019 6:46PM
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PJRatpatrol said..
Only if you are still wearing them, are they brown?


Nah and they were maroon to be honest but fkn cool.



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