Leaving my board on the roof racks all day?

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bribiecrew
bribiecrew
4 posts
4 posts
27 May 2015 1:29pm
New to sups and loving it. My problem is that, with winter approaching and therefore less daylight hours, I am struggling to get a sup in before or after work. If I take my sup to work, I can grab a paddle straight after work, before I head home. Trouble is, this means leaving the sup on the roof racks all day. I have a Naish Glide board and bag. I can park in some partial shade, but the board will still get a lot of sun during the day. I have read that this can really damage the board. So, leave the sup at home and not get a paddle, or take the board to work and risk the damage?
mitchbat
mitchbat
WA
399 posts
WA, 399 posts
27 May 2015 1:38pm
I've got a Naish board thats seen 2 whole summers on the roof (I'm in WA and park in direct sun at work) with no damage. 2 board covers have perished though.
felixdcat
felixdcat
WA
3519 posts
WA, 3519 posts
27 May 2015 1:50pm
Sup???? ah yeah........... to protect it better give it 2 coats of pink Dulux exterior paint..... apply with a coarse paint brush, add a few yellow round stickers for perfect protection......
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
27 May 2015 2:17pm
The naish generally have a stainless screw, remove this to prevent delaminating , but don't forget to put back in before you hit the water
Vince68
Vince68
WA
675 posts
WA, 675 posts
27 May 2015 10:17pm
If it is a secure carpark you could remove it from the roof and put it under your car, shade all day. Just don't forget it when you finish work
Dawn Patrol
Dawn Patrol
WA
1991 posts
WA, 1991 posts
27 May 2015 10:40pm
I'd be worried about someone flogging it.
Oh wait a SUP, never mind.
Maybe a good board bag could do.
But even the winter sun can get hot over the day.
beastsurf
beastsurf
WA
902 posts
WA, 902 posts
27 May 2015 11:15pm
No point having it if you can't use it. Cheap second hand covers Lock the big fella down.
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