Travelbags

Getting a full kite quiver onto a plane is its own skill, and the right bag makes it far cheaper and easier. We stock wheeled travel bags and golf-style bags from Mystic, ION and Ride Engine built to swallow boards, kites, a bar and a wetsuit in a single checked item.

Golf bags are the traveller's favourite because many airlines treat them as sports equipment at a friendlier rate than an oversized board bag. Look for good wheels, since you will drag it further than you expect, and reinforced tips where the bag takes the most abuse.

Check your airline's length and weight limits before buying, as they vary more than you would think.