Surfboard Slings are designed to allow you to carry your surfboard or SUP to and from the beach with as minimal effort as possible. And as we all know, the more energy we can conserve getting the beach, the more fun we can have out on the water. If you are new to surfboard slings you may want to consider how long of a trip it is to and from your beach, as this will determine the type of sling you will need. Of course the longer the trip, the more of a hands free type of sling is what you will want. If you drive to the beach and just have a short walk to the water's edge a simple singe should easily do the trick.
As you may already know, there are a few different types of surfboard slings. The first type is your basic strap slings, shown in the picture on the right. This sling is really more or less just a thin, long strap, in which you can wrap around your surfboard and then around one of your shoulders. This type of sling is for short walks to and from the beach and is designed to help take some of the load off of your arms. However, long walks can actually hurt your shoulder as the weight of your board will start to be a burden due to the little straps. If you are carrying a SUP type board this will become a problem much faster, than say opposed to your basic shortboard.
As you may already know, there are a few different types of surfboard slings. The first type is your basic strap slings, shown in the picture on the right. This sling is really more or less just a thin, long strap, in which you can wrap around your surfboard and then around one of your shoulders. This type of sling is for short walks to and from the beach and is designed to help take some of the load off of your arms. However, long walks can actually hurt your shoulder as the weight of your board will start to be a burden due to the little straps. If you are carrying a SUP type board this will become a problem much faster, than say opposed to your basic shortboard.
If the strap sling starts to become hurtful to your shoulder, or you already know you will have a long walk to and from the beach, you may one to invest in a padded type cradled type surfboard sling. These slings are designed for the long haul and actually cradle into your surfboard and sling. As you can see from the picture, the more material that is on your surfboard or SUP board, the more weight will be distributed. Many of these type slings also offer padded type shoulder straps allowing you to carry you board around for days with no worry of shoulder pain.
Another thing to point out is that these types of surfboard slings allow for hands free traveling. It is worth noting that the basic strap type sling only helps take the weight off your arms, but you still must use a hand or two to help balance the board. A larger sling and you can just set it in and forget it. You may also want to keep this in mind when you search for the perfect sling. Some cradle type of slings, like the second one shown on the right will also allow you to transport multiple surfboards. Many of us like to take a few surfboards with us to the beach depending on the swell, and slings are a great way to get them there.
Well hopefully by now you know a little more about surfboard slings and have some idea of the different types of slings there are and their uses. This should help you be able to make a good decision when it comes time to purchase your own sling. Remember, a good surfboard sling will not only save your time and energy when it comes time to hit up the beach, but also protect your surfboard of SUP in the long run.
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