Carrying a surfboard?

[CirclesCenter]

I'm planning on moving to Hawaii and taking only my bike. Wondering how the heck I could carry a surfboard a few miles and not DIE.

[galahs]

Don't do it! 

It would act as a giant sail, and throw you off balance from any gust of wind or from the wake of large vehicles.

[ukchickenlover]

You could tow a trailor behind the bike with the surf board on it maybe.

[Chris2P]

They make surf board carriers for bicycles.  Do a google search.  Another option would be to rent a surfboard.

What Island are you moving to?

Chris

[Kasumi]

Or leave ur surfboard in a beach hut, they must have those 

[GS Jenn]

My boyfriend and I planned a surf trip once that we were hoping to do on his bike, at the last minute the weather was rotten and we took the car instead... but anyway...

We saw a lot of people carrying surfboards on bicycles, either on trailers or mounted onto the bike. Figured either type of configuration could be reworked for a motorcycle. Assuming of course that you are going to go very slow and easy and just a short hop down to the beach. These were shorter boards too; I think a big beginner's longboard would be really difficult.

A lot of surf destinations have beach shuttle buses that you can take cheaply with your board, that might be easier. Or just hitch rides, there are always people with vans heading the beach.

[CirclesCenter]

I'm planning on Oahu, mostly because it is easier to find work there. That and I'm a very socialable kind of guy, so more people = better.

I'm kind of thinking of a longboard and just taking 25mph or so surface streets.

I was thinking of mounting it low on the side, below the bike's C.G. so that if wind comes up it will be easier to fight than if it was above the bike's CG. Basically centered with the axle so that is pushing the bike to the side, not toppling it.

http://www.greenspeed.us/electric_bike_surf_rack.htm

But further forward than most of the pics there.

Thanx for the thoughts!

P.S. The reason I posted is that I was pretty certain someone here must have seen/attempted it before and wanted to know the effectiveness of various methods.

[Ed89]

I live in Honolulu.  I have seen those surf board carriers on bicycles (like in the pictures in the links) and sometimes mopeds, but don't recall seeing one on a motorcycle.  I don't think it is a good idea since too many things can go wrong.  A long board makes it even trickier (the linked pictures look like short boards to me). Better to use a bicycle if you live close to the beach, or take the car otherwise, or walk (1 mile = 20 minutes).  The public buses also do not allow surfboards to be carried onboard.  Remember that you have to secure your gear while you surf.  Be aware that petty theft is rampant in Oahu (an unfortunate fact that put a bitter taste in the mouths of many tourists and new residents), so anything not nailed down will be gone sooner or later.

Cheers,
e.

[CirclesCenter]

I'll surf with my helmet on!

Lol hadn't thought of that.

[Ed89]

I'll surf with my helmet on!

I haven't seen anyone surfed with his helmet on before.  Give me a call if you decide to do that and I come with a camera for the benefit of gstwins.com members.    Incidentally, there is no helmet law in Hawaii---only eye protection is required, which usually translates to a pair of sunglasses.   So you can legally ride with your board shorts and slippers.  Not recommended at all, of course...

Cheers,
e.

[Chris2P]

My wife and I honeymooned in Oahu.  We rented a motorcyle and toured the whole island on it.  It was a ride to remember!

The gs would fit in perfectly there.  Your one lucky person to move there.  It really is a paradise!


Chris

[CirclesCenter]

Yeah, it's going to be a while, first I have to save up some cash, then I have to find a job, or see if the Lowes there needs a guy from delivery to transfer over.

But after that I bring my bike, my stuffed tiger (I didn't say that out loud did I?) and my computer.

Also my bike has the benefit of 5/8" thick steel cable to secure it.