We, surfers, are often very protective of our boards—and for good reason! Not only are they a substantial financial investment, but they are also a very personal and prized possession. They each have personalities of their own, riding differently and thriving in different waves. And each board has memories associated with them—session with friends, surf trips that we took them on, and specific waves that we rode on them that we will remember forever.

For all of these reasons, it is important to treat our boards well—to wash them in freshwater after surf sessions, keep them out of the sun, and prevent them from getting dinged and beat up, as much as is possible. One of the best ways to protect boards is with a board sock. These soft, flexible board bags provide a layer of padding without adding much bulk. They are light, easy to use, simple to clean, and can help keep your board safe whether it is flying halfway across the world, driving to the beach in your car, or simply sitting on the rack at home.

Here at Hawaiian South Shore, we recently developed a new board sock that we think is really great. It is made with a sandwich construction featuring two layers of fabric with a think layer of foam in the middle, providing even more protection than the standard sock. But even with that extra protection, it has a super low profile, so a socked board can still easily fit inside of a larger board bag during international trips.

The sock comes in a light gray color, which helps to reflect sunlight on hot days, and also soaks up water pretty well, to help keep your board dry if you are stuck out in the rain, or if you don’t dry your board before socking it. The fabric also dries relatively quickly—faster than neoprene—so if the sock gets wet, it won’t stay wet all week and get moldy.

The material is very durable and robust. In fact, it's the same fabric that some lifejackets are made from! Made from 1680D nylon, the mesh fabric lasts a long time without wearing out, so you won’t have to replace your sock every few months.

Best of all, this is our own Hawaiian South Shore brand sock, so you know you are supporting your local shop while also protecting your favorite board! This one-of-a-kind sock is the best option for keeping your boards in cherry condition, whether you are on your way to Indo or simply heading to Town for an afternoon surf.

This one-of-a-kind sock that’s only available at Hawaiian South Shore.