New to sups, but loving it. Problem is, with daylight getting less as winter approaches, I find I haven't got time to get a sup in before or after work due to the lack of light. I can fit a sup in if I take my sup to work and leave it on my roof racks all day - but everything I read says this will damage the board. I have a new Naish Glide and a board bag. I can park in some partial shade, but the board in its bag will still be exposed to the sun for a fair part of the day. Do I leave the board at home and not get a sup in, or do I take the chance and leave it on the roof racks all day?
Personally I wouldn't leave my board on may car all day; however if you are going to leave it on all day unzip the bag to let some air in and take the vent plug out (just remember to put it back in before you get on the water).
I wouldn't. If it's brand new, and it delams in the heat, I'd hate to be trying to claim warranty on it.
My GF leaves hers on
Has a second hand Naish Mana and is going strong
Imo people get a little too excited about what you sould and shouldnt do
If your frothing to get out then DO IT !!!
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My GF leaves hers on
Has a second hand Naish Mana and is going strong
Imo people get a little too excited about what you sould and shouldnt do
If your frothing to get out then DO IT !!!
Betcha they'd get excited at the shop if it shat, and you took it back and told 'em you leave it on your roof in the sun every day. Real excited.
All you need is something to take the direct heat of the overhead sun off it. Cut out a bit of plywood and strap it on top of the board with a couple of foam spacers. Alternatively just get a one of those pool toy rubber mats and strap it over the top. Use your board bag too if you're paranoid. If you're really really paranoid then there's nothing for it but take it for a paddle at lunch time to cool it down 
Personally, I wouldn't worry about it with the winter sun - I often leave my GS glide on the roof this time of year and haven't had a problem.
Yeah I have a friend who does that to his mana too ..but with no cover ..its faded big time now....but if you have a white or silver reflecting boardcover it shouldn't get too hot ..but un zip it as it might act as a oven bag .I think it's more the direct sunlight that will age it .i guess with a new board your are always a bit worried ..after a year ..you get a little more relaxed .which size glide did you get ? I have the 11' glide Great flat water board also smashes through waves ,without hardly budging .
i guess the winter sun isn't as hot .unless your right up north .maybe get a reflection sheet to put over it too.
if it means getting a sup in the avo ..I would take it ..just check it through the day ,make sure it doesn't get to hot .
if its cooking leave it at home ,if its just warm ,should be ok .
if its over 30 c I wouldn't be leaving any sup on the roof for more than 1-2 hours .if I can help it .
i don't think the GS models, like the Glide .have the final lamination coat like the GT .( Matt finish) .so maybe they will handle more heat .
quote me if I'm wrong .
ask JB.
Thanks everyone for the good advice. Think I will be cautious - go for the early morning swim and keep the sup for the weekends and summer.
If it were me, I would rig something up to keep it a little cooler - I can't sup enough ;)
I don't have a glide, but my Naish bag is very loose, so maybe you could rig something to create a space between the board and the top of the cover, and then use a solar powered fan to suck the air out. A bit elaborate I know, but if there is enough sun to power the fan then there is enough to cook your board. Just a thought.
Buy a van or a inflatable sup 
or
quit work, go on the rock and roll and sup all day 
