Covers

Why a Cover Is Worth It

A cover is cheap insurance for an expensive board or ski. Most of the damage gear picks up doesn't happen on the water — it's the knocks in the garage, sliding around in the boat, and the drive to the lake that chip bases, ding fins and scratch edges. A cover takes that wear instead of your equipment, and the right one also protects your boat and car upholstery from sharp fins and rails. There are two broad styles. Neoprene sleeves are form-fitted and minimal — they guard the base and edges, add almost no bulk, and often leave the bindings exposed to dry, which makes them popular in the boat and for competition. Padded covers and travel bags are the fuller option, with storage for your rope, handle, vest and gear, semi-rigid bases or wheels on the deluxe versions, and the robustness for air travel. Match the cover to the sport. Water ski covers include slalom sleeves, combo-pair covers with flared-tip room, and trick-ski covers. Wake covers and bags range from neo sleeves to wheeled travel bags. Kneeboard covers protect the hard edges of fibreglass boards especially, and wakesurf covers and bags suit the lightweight surfers that need careful handling. Foil covers matter most of all — foil edges are sharp and easily damaged in transport. Browse the full cover range online or visit the Brisbane store, and we'll match a cover or bag to your gear.