It’s time to travel for many skiers and snowboarders. And in the imperfect world of baggage transport, a little security for your precious planks goes a long way toward peace of mind on the annual ski trip. The durable hard- shell polyethylene construction of a SporTube (MSRP: $120-$180, size depending) offers protection unrivaled by standard soft- shell canvas bags, including the ability to lock the lightweight box and strap it to the roof of a car for convenient transport that keeps road grime at bay. The tubes are even solid enough to ship via FedEx or UPS. Lengths adjust up to 83 inches on the 12-pound SporTube, which is capable of carrying two pairs of alpine skis and poles. A wider version can accommodate two snowboards with bindings attached. All the tubes include rubber wheels and an ergonomic pull handle.
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