Tired of worrying your fave surfboard is getting crushed in the luggage hold on your way to far-away surf spots? How cool, we have found the perfect solution!

Some genius surf-loving techno heads created the SOMA AirBag to store fragile surfboards in while traveling the world.  They claim their bags are “exceptionally more protective than even the thickest of foam bags and way more convenient”.

SOMA seems to be the front runner of re-inventing the old board bag. Using their patented AIR-P™ [Asymmetrical Interior Rocker Protection] technology working with the compounded functionality of Medical Grade Polyester and PVC triple coated materials welded together making their bags almost indestructible, as you can see on their website video where they try unsuccessfully to destroy a surfboard inside an AirBag by throwing it from cliffs, running it over with a dirt bike and pulling it behind a moving car.

The linear air columns surrounding the board holds it snug and keeps it from flexing or snapping from extreme impacts by dispersing energy to deflect contact.

If you’re like me and fear a blow-out SOMA has the answer for the worst case scenario.  In case of an emergency puncture, SOMA includes a vinyl cement Repair Kit and fabric swatch with each bag. The Repair Kit is good for several uses if need be and the bags are backed by a 5 year workmanship / 1 year material warranty on all products.

And, once you arrive at your destination you can deflate and inflate your SOMA AirBag in 5 minutes and store it away into a 26”x7” carrying bag. Seems the ideal board bag for island and boat surf trips.  It’s also been FAA approved so you shouldn’t be hassled at the airport.

You can purchase online through their website or find a nearby dealer here!

www.ExplorerGirls.com / Courtney Crow

Images: SOMA