How to Ship Snowboards: The Right Way -10 Tips

How to Ship Snowboards: The Right Way -10 Tips

Snowboarding is a lot of fun. The thrill of hurtling down a mountainside is something that many people look forward to every winter. However, if you want to avoid ruining the experience because of problems with the shipping of your gear, you should read these tips. We at RunRex believe they will help to make your winter vacation exciting. 

1.    Use the Right Bag to Ship Your Snowboards

Few things can ruin your winter vacation like opening your delivery to find your snowboards are mangled. It means you will have to incur an extra cost of purchasing or renting snowboards, which may not meet your standards.

A snowboard bag offers your snowboards the protection that they need to arrive safely at your destination. Take your time looking for one; it could save you a lot of anguish. 

2.    Ensure you have a checklist of Your Gear

Before you ship off your snowboard gear, ensure that you have a list of it all. Snowboarding entails the use of a lot of gears. For instance, ensure that you have all the screws in case you detach the bindings. In case anything is missing, you will have a hard time enjoying your winter vacation. 

A simple checklist should allow you to see if there is anything as you pack your equipment for shipping. It should take less than ten minutes to create one. 

3.    Call the Vacation Destination

A simple phone call allows you to confirm that you have the right shipping address. The reason for this is that some resorts have different shipping addresses from that of the resort. Additionally, it is a policy in some of them that you must call in advance for them to accept your package. Otherwise, it might be turned away to await delivery on another day. 

4.    Specify a signed Delivery

It is especially so if you are staying in a private condominium that does not have a central delivery office. If you do not stipulate that you will sign for the package, it could be left at your doorstep. The snowboards could be stolen if left outside for too long. Additionally, there is a good chance that the harsh weather may ruin their quality. 

5.    Call a Ski Shop close to Your Vacationing Spot

Another convenient way to ship your snowboards is to have them delivered at a ski shop. Simply call the ski shop to confirm that they will accept your package. A major benefit of a ski shop is that you can have them tune the snowboards for you before you arrive. That way, you will not have to waste any time when you arrive. 

6.    Wrap the Snowboard in Bubble Wrap

The bubble wrap helps to ensure that your snowboards are not scratched during flight. Additionally, it acts as an extra layer of protection from outside forces. For instance, if the package is thrown around a bit during shipping, you are assured it will not be damaged. 

7.    Ensure that You Use the Right Size of a Shipping Box

If you use an extra-long shipping box, the charges for your package could rise significantly. Besides that, a long box means that your snowboards could be flung around a lot during transportation. However, if you use a box that is too small, you may not be able to put enough packing material to keep your boards safe. 

8.    Do Not Over Insure

While most people are only usually afraid of not getting enough insurance, over insuring is also quite common. Over-insuring your snowboards will mean that your vacation will be that much more expensive. The result is that you will have less money for other fun activities during the trip. 

Snowboard shipping companies take a lot of care with your boards. Thus, there is little chance of things going wrong. Do your research to ensure that you get only the right amount of insurance. 

9.    Do Not Add Labels indicating there are High-Value Contents

For instance, if you are shipping some of the most expensive snowboards in the world, it is best not to indicate that on the outside. Thieves will be tempted to take the risk when they think it could lead to a big payday. Simply indicate the addresses and contact information. Leave everything else unmarked; it reduces the chance that your snowboards will be stolen. 

10.    Remove Old Shipping Addresses

Do not make the mistake of thinking that workers at the shipping company can decide which address is the latest. They are dealing with hundreds of packages daily. They may not have time to scrutinize the package. 

Simply remove the old labels or cover them up. It will reduce the chances of your package being sent to the wrong address. Ideally, you should use a new shipping box with each delivery. However, if that is not possible, cover all the old addresses if ripping them off is not possible. 

Summary

If you follow all these tips to the letter, your snowboard shipping should be flawless. It will also help you to enjoy to vacation to the max.