Care & storage
Dry a padded board bag before putting it away
Open the bag fully after travel, remove loose contents and inspect the padding and closure before storing it around a board.
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Care & storage
Rinsing, drying, inspection and storage between sessions and trips.
Care & storage
Store a leash without tight knots or sharp bends
Let a cleaned leash dry in a relaxed arrangement, and keep storage separate from the inspection needed before using it again.
Care & storage
Check roof-rack pads and straps between trips
Lay out the carrying system between trips, identify worn or missing parts and resolve compatibility before it is needed on a vehicle again.
Care & storage
Create a small-space drying area for surf equipment
Design the drying area around drainage, permitted supports and airflow, with separate places for wet equipment and items ready to pack.
Care & storage
Build an equipment record with sizes and compatible parts
Keep enough information to identify the exact item and its compatible parts, without turning a simple equipment record into a complicated inventory project.
Care & storage
Photograph damage before asking a repairer for advice
Send a clear overall view and a few well-lit detail photographs, with factual notes that locate the issue and explain what happened.
Care & storage
Plan an end-of-season equipment inspection
Work through equipment in the order it will be cleaned, assessed, repaired and stored, leaving a short action list for anything that is not ready.
Care & storage
Prepare stored equipment before returning to the water
Bring equipment out early enough to inspect, resolve missing parts and confirm fit before the first booked session creates a deadline.