Cover / Bag for ski

So my new hybrid Focus should be with me in Cape Town soon! Really looking forward to that... but...

I've heard that carbon get damaged by the sun much more easily than glass.

So I need a cover / bag / boat condom of some sort.

Suggestions from SA?

• I see Tripper does some (www.trippersports.com/trippstore/index.p...uct/category&path=42) - the knitted boat sock looks nice and cheap but is it any good?
• I heard of a guy in Fish Hoek who makes them - anyone recommend him?
• What other options can our locals tell me?

The boat will be stored outside under shadecloth most of the time. Maybe that's just good enough?

I've got a carbon fenn. I use the standard striped towelling boat cover, and keep the boat hung in the garage.

I don't think I need anything more heavy duty than that. The gel coat keeps the sun away from the carbon.

The other thing I like about the towelling is it allows the boat to dry quickly. I have always thought the non breathable bags would keep everything wet leading to rusty cables etc.

Yes, a tube of T shirt cloth is the cheapest option, they sell it at any fabric shop. It comes as a tube so you can just sew the end or even tie a knot, this will help keep the UV out. The UV is the damaging element, I would suspect the heat will also be a big problem because without post curing in an oven who knows what the resin will do.

Hi Ric,

Tripper seems to make a pretty reliable product. Not the fanciest but reliable. Just ask some mates who are still wearing his PFD's that were bought years ago...
I would recommend a padded cover to prevent little bumps agains the car etc..