As I am sitting on the sidelines recovering from a Rotator Cuff injury (NO SUP for YOU!!!!!!!) whinging about my predicament I have decided to do the age old man thing of drinking to excess.....oops I mean accessorize.

I wanted a bag for my 14ft Sidewinder so a bit of research Surf Aids in Byron bay came up as a good option.

So after filling out a measurement form that would confuse a Saville Row tailor, I ordered one on Sunday

It arrived today and must admit well impressed. the Sidewinder slipped in with no problems and has a tight fit all around even on the weird assed bulbous nose

It makes my Balin bag I bought for my 10 ft Sunova look like a pair of 1970 Corduroy brown pants


Stupid not the right way up again







Its well made 10mm foam as its a Carbon board but still very light to carry

I do recommend these guys

Surf Aids
15 Grevillea St Byron Bay NSW 2481
ABN 61 003 732 492
Ph +61 (0)2 6685 7957
email - [email protected]
eStore - www.surfaids.com.au

$234.00 + $40.00 freight for mine

Only zips around the back, kinda slides in with a push from the back

Agree a zip all the way down would be better (like the Balin) but had no issue getting it in and out

Let's not denigrate 1970s cords??

If you want a full zip then I think Surf Aids will make anything you want if you ask them. I got a bag with an extra handle on the side to make it easy to lift into my car. We exchanged a fair number of emails before we settled on a design.

I have bought lengths of zip and sliders from them to replace the metal slider on my older board bags. They've been very helpful and reasonably priced.