Video tutorialCarrying & storing surf equipment - what you should look out for

Manuel Vogel

 · 10.06.2026

Video tutorial: Carrying & storing surf equipment - what you should look out forPhoto: Tobias Frauen
Carrying surf equipment on your head is also possible
There are various methods for carrying and safely storing surf equipment in a way that saves you energy. In the video tutorial, we show you what you should look out for.

Carrying windsurfing equipment can sometimes be difficult. Especially with large boards and sails, getting to the water is not always a walk in the park. There are different methods, each of which has certain advantages and disadvantages.

The simplest method is of course to carry your board and sail separately. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind to avoid making your life unnecessarily difficult and to prevent your board or sail from flying away on the beach and posing a safety risk.

There are also different options for carrying the board and sail together - for example the Carrying in front of the body or the head carry technique. In this detailed video tutorial, we'll show you what's important with all of these options, how to store your equipment safely on the beach and which typical mistakes you should avoid.

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Manuel Vogel

Manuel Vogel

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Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.

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