Top 10 Best Surfing Accessories for Your Car
Having a car changes everything for a surfer. It is like a small portable home that allows you to get to the places you want while storing all your necessary goods. As your car is like a mobile suitcase, it makes sense to store all your surfing accessories that you might need when out on a mission inside it. From keeping your seats dry, your keys safe, and your wetsuit clean, to securing your boards and locating that hidden away break, there are some surf accessories that your car can’t do without. The following are some of the best accessories that a surfer should consider keeping in their car every time they head out to catch some waves. 10 Best Surfing Accessories for Your Car HEYTRIP Universal Soft Roof Rack Lusso Gear Waterproof Car Seat Cover ORIA Key Lock Box Rinsekit Portable Shower Parallaxx Wetsuit Changing Mat/ Dry Bag Northcore Hook Up Magnetic Hanger COWVIE Foldable Roof Access Peddle Garmin Drive Smart GPS Clear Ding Tape Professional First Aid Kit #1. HEYTRIP Universal Soft Roof Rack If you can’t get your surfboards to the beach then there is no chance that you will be going surfing. Although you could get away with squeezing a small surfboard into your car, this will likely limit you to a single board and put your surfboard’s safety at risk as it bounces around on top of your seats. The Heytrip soft roof rack is ideal for transporting multiple boards around town. With a maximum weight of 80Kg and 15ft cords, this roof rack is easy to install and even easier to remove. Soft roof racks are perfect for those of us that only need racks for particular situations and prefer to remove them after. Pros: Easy to install and remove. Can hold up to 3 boards. EVA foam pads Cons: Leaks through the windows when used in heavy rain. Straps flap in the wind and cause a lot of noise. #2. Lusso Gear Waterproof Car Seat Cover As an ocean lover, you have likely experienced driving home in your wetsuit or swimming costume, only to get into your car the next day to find that your seat is still wet. The Lusso waterproof seat covers are easy to install and fit almost any car seat. The neoprene in the covers prevents odors and stains from making their way to the upholstery while ensuring that your seats remain dry. Pros: Easy to install and remove. One size fits all. Odor and stain-resistant. Cons: The covers are not fitted which produces an imperfect fit. Cover moves as straps loosen over time. #3. ORIA Key Lock Box Many of us surf to escape our daily troubles and find some peace of mind. This blissful state is, however, difficult to come across when we are constantly worrying about losing our car keys in the water. The Oria lockbox makes it possible for you to lock your car keys in a combination box and secure them to your car door handle. Made from zinc alloy and stainless steel, this waterproof lockbox will keep your keys secure for when you return to your car. Just don’t forget the code! Pros: Includes removable chain for securing around loops and handles. Waterproof and constructed with highly durable materials. 4 digit code for added protection. Cons: The box could be too small for larger keys such as smart car keys. #4. Rinsekit Portable Shower The ocean is a messy place. Filled with sand, salt, bacteria, and decaying plant and animal matter, it is always recommended to rinse yourself and your equipment every time you leave the water. This is not a problem when there are showers at the beach, but what if you are surfing in a remote area and will not get the chance to go home for a shower before you continue your day? Portable showers are an amazing way to overcome this problem, and the Rinskit portable shower is one of the best on the market. This portable rinse kit can hold up to 2 gallons of water and produce a pressurized spray for up to 5 minutes, not to mention that it will keep your water hot for you. Pros: Holds up to 2 gallons of water. Pressurized spray with spray nozzle. Take a hot water shower anywhere. Cons: The internal bladder may break over time. Loses pressure when water becomes low. Doesn’t retain heat for long periods of time. #5. Parallaxx Wetsuit Changing Mat/ Dry Bag Taking off your wetsuit on the beach or in the car park after a surf is always a tricky task and it is made harder when we try to avoid getting sand all over it. Wetsuit changing mats are a perfect solution to this problem as it creates a barrier between you and the sandy ground. Not only will the Parallaxx wetsuit changing mat protect your wetsuit, but it folds into a waterproof wetsuit bag for easy transport once you have managed to escape the grasps of your wetsuit. At 65cm wide this waterproof polyester bag will keep your car dry and your wetsuit sand-free. Pros: 100% waterproof. Doubles up as a wetsuit bag. Includes shoulder strap for easy transport Cons: The shoulder strap does not have padding. Sand is difficult to clean out if it gets inside the bag. Bag size is limited to a single wetsuit and a few small items. #6. Northcore Hook Up Magnetic Hanger A wetsuit hook that hangs on the outside of your car, allowing you to hang up your wetsuit away from the sand while you have some lunch before hitting the waves again sounds like an amazing idea. The Northcore magnetic hanger does exactly that. Leaving your wetsuit hanging over your car or side-view mirror will prevent it from drying while slowly allowing the salt to eat away at your car’s paint. This magnetic hook is small and can hold up to 20kg and is small enough to store in your glove … Read more