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Wheele Surf Bike Rack

For those of you interested in a surfboard bike rack you two great options: The Mule Transport System and The Wheele Surf Bike Rack. However, after reviewing and using both models,your best option may be the Wheel Surf Rack. Not only can you tow your surfboard behind your bike, allowing for hands free travel like the Mule, but you can also bring along anything else you may need for a day out on the beach.

The Wheele Surf Rack is a simple lightweight two-behind trailer that easily attaches to your  to your bicycle seat post using a specialized designed hitch that allows for maximum maneuverability. This systems allows you to easily carry surfboards up to 7’8″ in it’s normal position and will even extend to accommodate surfboards up to 9′ 6″, all they while still being able to easily ride your bike.

More Pics and Pricing:

The Wheele Surf Bike Rack

Wheele Surf Compartment

The Wheele also incorporates and huge storage bag under the main trailer allowing you to carry your wet suits, towels, wax, and any other items you may need.The trailer is also nicely padded to keep your surfboard free from dings during questionable and rugged terrain. The single wheel on the back of the trailer also allows for excellent cornering, which is usually the biggest concern with most tow-behind models like the Mule Model.

So if your looking for the best tow-behind bike surfboard rack, be sure to check out the Wheele Surf Bike Rack.

Manufactures Page:

http://www.wheelerack.com/products/surf/wheele_surf.html

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The Mule Transport System is one of the quickest and easiest ways to carry your surfboard or SUP around. You can even attach it to your bike, making it one of the most popular surfboard carriers you can purchase. It is also one of our favorites if you have to trek long distances to and from the beach.  Here is a quick review on how it works for all who are curious.

The Mule Transport System is a two piece design that attaches to your surfboard at both the tail and nose of your surfboard. The nose section, shown below, simply slides over your nose of your board and is then tighten by pulling the lace that is threaded throughout  the materiel. This section also has a handle, which  allows you wrap it around your hand, wrist, or even bicycle seat for easy carrying.

The next piece includes the axle and wheels that attaches to the tail of your surfboard. This attaches by a tail strap and then a longer strap that connects to the nose section. This main strap is what keeps both sections from falling off and is completely adjustable to fit any size board. Once you attach the two pieces together, simply flip your board over and your set to go.The picture below shows the tail piece.

The Mule Transport System can be used on array of surfboards, SUP’s, and even Kayaks. It also comes with a carrying case to store the two sections when you need to be mobile. The simplicity of the Mule allows you to trek about for hours as it requires little energy, if any, to get about.

If you a small board, a sling may be ideal, but if you have a longboard, SUP, or even Kayak, the Mule Transport System is a must. The further you have to walk to and from the waters edge, the more you can benefit from this awesome carrier.

The Mule Transport Pics and Pricing.

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Surfboard Slings are a great addition to any surfer who lugs around a surfboard. The more energy you can salvage carrying your surfboard to and from the water the more energy you will having catching that perfect wave. As a surfer, you have many options when it comes to surfboard slings. Some come as simple strap that goes over your shoulder and helps take the load off your hands. A simple strap is cheap and effective, and truly makes a difference if you will be walking a ways to the beach with your surfboards. However, at the Surfboard Racks Blog, we surfers like the hands free slings.

One of our favorites, as well as one of the most popular surfboard slings, is the curve surfboard sling. This sling, shown above, simply wraps around your surfboard allowing hands free carry. It also has a nice pouch to carry anything else you may need. The Curve is one as our favorites as it allows for more than one surfboard carrying. The Curve Sling also available for SUP boards.

Pricing and Info:

http://www.esurfboardracks.com/collections/slings

Another Surfboard Sling is the popular Surf Sling. This sling is made from the same material as your typical towel, which can be used to dry off both you and your surfboard. The Surf Sling also acts as a beach bag so you can carry you gear around as well. To use this sling, simply slide in your board in and your off.

Pricing and Info:

http://www.surfsling.com

If prefer the bare essential surfboard sling, check out the Surf Sling from Fast Strap. It’s just a simple shoulder strap that wraps around your surfboard, but can save you a great deal in energy exertion. Its not quite the hands free edition, like the cure sling and surf sling, as you need to keep one hand on the board, but it still gets the job done. It is also the cheapest of the three surfboard slings if your strapped for cash.

Pricing and Info:

http://faststrap.com/surf_board_strap.htm

If you know of any other slings let us know and we will put them up. You can also discover more surfboard slings in our previous blog about about surfboard carriers.

As always,

Happy Surfing.

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After you purchase your first surfboard not only will you want to find the perfect rack to transport it, but store it as well. This is where surfboard bags come in handy. If you are one a tight budget, I highly recommend at least forking some cash over for a surfboard sock. This can save your surfboard from an array of nuances such as dings, marks, and sun damage. You can even keep your sock or surfboard bag on when using most surfboard racks for added protection. If you want greater protecting that a sock offers you can either get a day bad or a travel bag. The type of surfboard bag you get will depend on your needs but here is a breakdown about the differences.

surfboard sock

Day Surfboard Bags

Day bags are the lighter of the two and usually have a water proof to semi water proof covering material. Be advised the cheaper the board bag the less foam padding it likely has in it for protection. However this also means it will be lighter. Most surfboard bags are made for one surfboard only and offer good protection for basic day to day use. When purchasing one be sure to know the size and type of your surfboard for a snug fit. I would recommend always keeping your surfboard in a day bad when transporting as well.

surfboard day bag

Travel Surfboard Bags

Travel surfboard bags are used just as described, for traveling. More or less for airplanes. Traveling bags have much more padding than your typical day bag and offer the greatest amount of protection. These surfboard bags are also made to hold more than one surfboard, some even up to 4. You will typically hear these surfboard bags referred to as coffins. If your big on traveling with your surfboards, be sure to your travel bag comes with wheels. Carrying more than one surfboard can get pretty heavy.

surfboard travel bag

Most nicks and marks come from transporting your surfboard to and from the beach. This can easily be reduced by using the correct surfboard bag. You will be amazed of how using a simple sock can keep your surfboard damage free, greatly expanding the life and look of your surfboard.

* All surfboard bags shown above are from the FCS website. Check out Dakine for some popular bags as well.

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