Hi all,
I have the opportunity to buy a cheap second hand SUP. I am keen on buying one second hand to try out and maybe upgrade later.
Unfortunately my storage options are extremely limited and the only place I have to store the board is in my back garden (exposed to sunlight and rain).
I was thinking of trying to buy a sturdy bag and some sort of rack that I can hang on my fence. Hopefully this bag will protect it from the rain and sun a bit. Unfortunately this is my only storage option.
I am very curious to hear anyone's opinion on my plan, perhaps the SUP life is just not for me just yet.
Many thanks in advance for any helpful comments. 
The SUP life is for everyone. Come over to the dark side! 
I have one long sup that is in a bag, and often in the rain and a bit of sun and it has been fine. See if you can rig it up to minimize water getting in, and shade it as much as you can.
Or buy an inflatable sup and it will be easier to store.
My mate, stored his board on a rack on the side of his house with a small weighted tarp over it to protect from the sunlight and rain it was fine. Go for it.
As others said, protect it from the sun and overheating (it should not go above 50C).
Do not keep in a closed bag, to avoid mildew and osmosis (paint bubbling), unless the bags are protected from the rain. It is best to not rinse the board, salt water prevents mildew.
Beware that cats cannot get onto the pad... they love using it as a scratchpad.
I did not have room in my previous house to store boards, so I kept Sailboards, then SUPs in bags, either vertically against an house wall that didn't get exposed to the sun, or under a car park roof for years, with no issues.
If you use a board bag, it is mandatory to have plastic zippers with big teeth. Metal ones will get stuck fast.
PS: be careful when opening it... I had some surprises with "guests", but I was in France... I don't want to imagine what kind of Australian wildlife can make a board bag its home :-)
Select to expand quotehilly said..
Or use it as artwork :)
Now that looks excellent!
Is that a balsa PSH on the end wall?
Select to expand quoteNozza said..hilly said..
Or use it as artwork :)
Now that looks excellent!
Is that a balsa PSH on the end wall?
Yep made in 2007.
Select to expand quotehilly said..Nozza said..hilly said..
Or use it as artwork :)
Now that looks excellent!
Is that a balsa PSH on the end wall?
Yep made in 2007.
Jealous.......
Definitely consider an inflatable for your first board if you have storage challenges as it will store better rolled up in a bag (most inflatables come with a bag so you don't have that extra expense). You don't want to leave any board sitting in direct sunlight on 35 degree + days.
Select to expand quoteGboots said..
Nozza would you have enough walls to do that ?
Building more as we speak.
Walls, rather than boards that is.
Would love to have a space to do that with a couple of boards.
Hang on, I just had an idea............
And a lot of boards exit that don't get reported.
Buy or make some racks and install on south facing wall of house, alternatively make a lean to off a fence.
Select to expand quotehilly said..
Or use it as artwork :)
Lads pad you got there lol!
I have a board outside under tarp....kind of hidden behind a shed....heat is the the thing to avoid.
Dont stire in a bag.
Agreed on the osmosis danger. Have had one board needing a big repaint from steaming away outside in a wet bag and a few small bubbles occurring in a 17' I can't store inside (too big!) for the same reason.
It'd probably worthwhile getting a breathable bag made up if you need to hang it out there 24/7.
