10' < Board Sock < 12'

[landlocked]

Anyone know where you can pick up a SUP board sock?  I see Dakine has a 10' and 12' but nothing in between.  Looking for a 10'6", but not finding anything.  Seen some bags, but a sock is what I prefer.
Thanks..

[motopilot]

I think for right now that is about what the sizing is going to be for awhile.  So many different sizes of boards and I think the bag companies are going to wait and see what will happen next.

[Byronmaui]

Why a board sock? Doesn't a sock let the board heat up and there is no protection when dropping or banging the board? I would think a board bag is the only way to go. Is my thinking off?

Aloha

Byron

[motopilot]

Why a board sock? Doesn't a sock let the board heat up and there is no protection when dropping or banging the board? I would think a board bag is the only way to go. Is my thinking off?

Aloha

Byron

Agree.  Was going to say the same.  Boards are $$$. Bags are worth the investment.

[DavidJohn]

I hate the way board socks pick up bindies and prickles in the grass..

Also without any strap or handle on socks..carrying it will be tricky.

And then there's when they get wet... ...Can you tell I'm not a big sock fan..

DJ

[surfcal]

I agree with everyone that socks are more trouble, however I just got a notice from Ocean and Earth that they have the 10'6 SUP sox but they look like they might be about $60 to $70.

[landlocked]

I'm thinking of a sock as  short term investment, as I'm guessing I'll end up on a shorter board by end of summer hopefully.  I've got a bag for my longboards, so totally agree that's there's no comparison.

As far as the heat concern though, I thought a sock would protect the board from the sun, and let it breath to keep it cool.  If that assumption is wrong, maybe a sock is more dangerous and not even worth it in the short term?