Water Ski Covers

Choosing a Water Ski Cover or Bag

A water ski cover protects the most vulnerable parts of a ski — the edges, base and fin — from the knocks and scrapes that happen in the garage, the boat and the car. It matters more than it sounds: impact damage to a ski is not covered under manufacturer warranty, so a cover is cheap insurance against an expensive repair. There are a few types. Neoprene sleeves are form-fitted and lightweight, slipping over the ski to guard the base and edges while leaving the bindings exposed to dry — popular for keeping a ski safe in the boat. Padded slalom bags add more protection with thicker padding, an internal fin protector and storage pockets for gloves, rope and spares. Combo ski covers are cut to take a full pair of shaped combo skis, usually with an internal divider. At the top end, 3-event and tournament wheelie bags carry slalom, trick and jump skis together, with semi-rigid protection and wheels for travel. Sizing is the key thing to get right. Covers are made in length ranges — for example 63 to 67 inches — so check the length of your ski and choose a cover to match. A universal or wide-body cover suits most wider skis like the Connelly Big Daddy; if you're unsure whether a cover will fit, measure your ski first or ask us. Brands here include Masterline, Radar, Wing, HO, Connelly, Follow and Straight Line, from simple neoprene sleeves through to full tournament travel bags. Browse the full range online or visit the Brisbane store.