Best Travel Bag (Rhino) |
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 If you need a board bag, think Rhino. The UK company make the best quality bags on the market by some margin, packing in loads of durability and style. Whether you're travelling long-haul or just planning a day trip, get a Rhino to protect your pride and joy. |
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| A board bag is more or less essential if you want to keep the board ding-free. They are made to fit boards of all sizes and types and come in three basic styles: |
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| DAY BAGS |
Typically made of a thin, reflective material a day bag will keep your board safe from light knocks and stop the sun and sand getting to it on the beach.
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| TRAVEL BAGS |
Designed to get your board through an airport baggage system in one piece, these boys come with strong straps and up to 10mm of protective padding.
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| COFFINS |
| Like regular travel bags, these offer real protection but hold up to four or five boards. Because Coffins can get heavy, they often come with wheels. |
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Most manufacturers make bags in all three categories but Rhino is generally acknoledged to have the edge when it comes to durability. Its bags look good and come in a variety of colours but protection and build quality is what they are about.
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 "They are not as high-tech as bags like FCS but they are purely made for board protection" says Oakland Imports. "They are stronger than any other bag out there." |
Made in Britain |
All Rhino bags are made from scratch at its factory in Devon from where they are distrobuted round the world.
Surf businesses and retailers swear by them largely because they can be counted on remain in one piece for years on end without problem. |
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 Of the various different bags Rhino offers, we think the Rhino Pro Tour series is the best bet for most surfers.
Available for both long and short boards, it has a full 10mm of foam padding, a padded grab-handle and a solid shoulder strap. The outside of the bag is coated with a tough and waterproof nylon. |
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| Typical Prices - £29.95-£69.95/$58.00-$135.00 |
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