Checking a surfboard on a flight is always a small act of faith in the baggage handlers, so I wanted a travel bag with real padding before my last surf trip. The Dorsal Stormchaser is what I ended up packing.
The bag uses thick padded walls around the rails and nose, which are the areas most likely to take a hit in transit. My board came out of two flights with zero new dings, which is honestly better than I expected for a bag in this price range.
It is sized specifically for shortboards and comes in multiple length options, so make sure to measure your board before ordering. The carry handles and shoulder strap made it manageable to haul through an airport solo.
Pros: strong nose and rail padding, comfortable carry strap, good value for a dedicated travel bag.
Cons: pricing is shown in local currency on the site depending on your region, so double check the size chart and converted total before checkout.
Pricing varies by board length, working out to roughly $68 to $73 USD depending on the size you choose. For anyone checking a board on a flight, that is a reasonable insurance policy against damage.
Check current sizes and pricing for the Dorsal Stormchaser bag here.
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