tahoecarver Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Does anybody know a manufacturer of padded wheelie bags for long race boards? How am I supposed to take my Sims Burners on flights? I would at least like to be able to take my 187s with me. Any ideas or custom manufacturers? Does anyone have any experience with the Sportubes? Thanks for any feedback... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman0177 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 The guys at Full Bore do a pretty good product and I know they can do a custom job too. How do I know? Well I manage the building they are in, and I check out their factory all the time. I have also got various custom bits and pieces (surf board bags, snowboard bags, kayak paddle covers, footstraps, etc) from them. Also, your USD / AUD exchange rate advantage could really work in your favour. Website is www.fullbore.com.au Good luck Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 if youre going to take it on flights you might want to consider Sport Tube..or Sportube however they spell it the ski cases will hold carving boards, and protect them way better than any padded bag will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 http://www.sportube.com/pages/skis_two_pair.html The "snowboard" model is not long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 DAK0038-DKB DAKINE Dually Ski and $96.95 $96.95 LK-CM200 Snowboard Bag Black, 200cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 double sporttube is the way to go. without bindings it can carry a full demofleet. just be careful of the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Give Bomber the business they have a Dakine Concourse that will carry boards up to 200cm. I used this at the SES, carried about 6 boards, 2 where 195's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatha Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I love my sporttube-I use the double one too Ditto about the weight caution too-this thing can hold so much, you're tempted to pack it all!!! Plus, there's nothing like the wheels and the comfort you have seeing luggage handlers toss WHATEVER on it but you knowing your babies are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTA2R Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I bought a used double one for $60 but I'm thinking of selling it. What do you guys use for padding in them? Clothes? I'm not comfortable with the idea of the boards just hitting the hard case. Actually building in some padding/insulation probably isn't worth my time (and I'm no handyman, either). I like the pockets and padding of bags. I've used the same all black no name generic $40 bag for over 6 years (put 2 boards in it last year), but my new 163 won't fit in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Who are you Tahoecarver? I have a Dakine Dually you could use most of the time. I've loaned it out before. It holds up to a 200cm. I also have a bag that will hold a 210 or 220 (holds my 210), but it doesn't have wheels. As of 12/3, all my bags will be in Tahoe-Donner and I'll be there almost every weekend. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDC25 Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 www.backcountry.com/store they have the Dakine Dually for 89.97 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCR Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Barry, I'm expecting the snowboard sportube for Christmas. :D Planning on making some board sleeves out of some old towels, then using clothing to pad the tube out. I'll probably throw some clear flexy PVC tubing around the edges to protect the edges. The sleeve is so wax stays on the board rather than on my clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTA2R Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 interesting. let me/us know how that turns out. I have a funny feeling I won't have a sporttube anymore then, though. oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCR Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 The awesome thing about the sportubes that that they are only as long as needed as well as that their basically indescribable. The packing is annoying imho, but to me it’s worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 pimpin my stuff http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8713462391&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 After all I'm gonna lose my shirt on this one, so I want one of you to get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 pimpin my stuffhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8713462391&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 After all I'm gonna lose my shirt on this one, so I want one of you to get it! I'd bid on it, but I wouldn't want to snipe Bryan. He's too obvious with his eBay screen name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpio Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 For you guys that use the dakine dually, aren't you afraid you'll get your boards dinged up by the airlines? It certainly doesn't look as safe as those padded wheelie bags with plastic/molded corners to absorb some impact. I wanna get a good padded bag for my 185 and I certainly like the low profile of the dually but seeing how airlines treat our gear, it makes me nervous to use that model. The sportube does make sense but I'm just looking at more cost effective alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Karvlow Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Look at Sierria tradding post under ski bags. they have a double ski bag that will easily hold two boards and is only 80 bills. I have it and have had no trouble with it. and you can bind it down tight and say that it has skis in it for the air police. my 196 fitts with more room to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I've not had problems with the Dually and the airlines. Snowboards are pretty tough. The Dually has padding in it, plus I usually put some clothes in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 For you guys that use the dakine dually, aren't you afraid you'll get your boards dinged up by the airlines? It certainly doesn't look as safe as those padded wheelie bags with plastic/molded corners to absorb some impact. I wanna get a good padded bag for my 185 and I certainly like the low profile of the dually but seeing how airlines treat our gear, it makes me nervous to use that model. The sportube does make sense but I'm just looking at more cost effective alternatives. In traveling and shipping the best solutions is "CARDBOARD" over the tip and tails. So simple yet very effective. Check the "Shipping page" on my site for photos or search for D-Sub's recent snowboard shipping post. Very good info there. However, when things go "Wrong" at the airport, no matter what you do , they are going to get hurt. A good bag and cardboard are a pretty good hedge against damage. Pack it knowing. IT WILL BE THROWN, IT WILL SLIDE DOWN RAMPS AND STRIKE HARD OBJECTS> IT WILL BE STACKED> IT WILL BE TRANSPORTED ON TOP OF SHUTTLE/ TRANSPORTERS (Likely to fall off onto the ground) and possibly run over. The kids driving the carts are under paid (perhaps not) and typically not the most dedicated. So. Pack well. Randy's suggestion of protecting the edges with clothing is an excellent idea. Enjoy!! You will be glad you had the big board when it dumps or the groomers were proud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbb Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 http://www.ebags.com/kt_active/dually_snowboard_bag_190_cm/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=47847 I bought one of these and was impressed for how in-expensive it was. It even has an internal zippered compartment at each end for your boots so they don't scratch your board. Good construction for under $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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