Weekend, sun, wind - it could be a great day for surfing. But unfortunately, many board sports enthusiasts don't get to relax on such days. From Lake Garda to Klitmøller, life punishes all those who arrive too late at the spot on such days. Once the car park is full, you are inevitably faced with the question: change spot? Or park outside and walk to the water? The latter seems sensible, if it weren't for the dragging of the equipment. We'll show you the best way to get there and which helpers will make your life easier.
The aim is to tie all parts of the rig into a compact bundle that can withstand a long walk without falling apart.
And this is how it's done:
The following applies when carrying the board: If you have to walk across the wind, always carry the board on the leeward side of your body. If you have to walk with or against the wind, always turn the board with the tail into the wind. If your board is too wide to simply tuck it under your arm, you can also grab it by the lower strap, with the underside of the board facing your body.
Simply grab the rig bundle by the upper boom spar or hang the boom over your shoulder. Is your rig bundle too heavy and your arms too short to simply clamp the board underneath? Then there's a remedy on the next page!
Carrying surf equipment - with suitable trolleys
Where short arms meet wide boards, the described carrying technique reaches its limits. Bicycle trailers can be a good alternative, but they are quite bulky and you don't have to take your bike with you. For medium distances, the good old surf buggy is probably the best option. These buggies are inexpensive and can be easily folded up and stowed in the boot. They don't need a drawbar and sometimes serve as a fully-fledged camping chair on holiday. Such buggies offer capacity for a complete set of equipment including neos and accessories.
We'll tell you what's currently available on the market below:
ASCAN:
Manufacturer Ascan has two models on offer. The "SUP Buggy" is the simplest solution; it has two large, air-filled tyres that make the buggy suitable for use on sandy surfaces and can be removed for transport. The buggy (price 85 euros) can also be used as a seat. If you want to sit for longer than you surf, you can do so more comfortably with the beach buggy and without the sun burning on your brain.
The price of the foldable buggy is 119 euros. Info is available HERE :
ECKLA
The Beach-Rolly from Eckla is produced in Germany, is available in several colours and also serves as a comfortable seat for surf breaks. This buggy also has pneumatic tyres, is foldable and can easily carry a complete set of surfing equipment plus small items to the beach. If necessary, all individual parts can be purchased separately.
The price: 129.90 euros. Info is available HERE
ITIWIT
The simple carrying straps for SUPs, e.g. from Itiwit (sold by Decathlon), can also be a good option. These are available from ten euros, but if you want, you can also build your own system with a wide tensioning strap and appropriate padding.
Info: www.decathlon.de
PROLIMIT
The lightweight windsurf trolley from ProLimit (109 euros) has been reduced to a minimum. The tyres are also air-filled and wide to make it to the water even over soft sand. However, it does not have a seat or a bag for small items.
Info: www.prolimit.com
