Ride Engine Solar Shield Wing Foil Bag

The Ride Engine Solar Shield Wing Foil Bag is a padded board bag built to protect wing foil boards from both physical impacts and UV degradation during transport and storage. Part of Ride Engine's Solar Shield collection for 2025, it uses a T-Plus tarpaulin shell designed to block sun exposure that can fade and break down board finishes over time. The bag is positioned as an everyday transport solution rather than a heavy-duty travel case, keeping weight low while still providing meaningful protection against the dings and scuffs that come with loading and unloading gear.

• Outer material: T-Plus tarpaulin with UV protection
• Padding: 5 mm closed-cell foam on top, bottom, and sidewalls
• Closure: Heavy-duty marine-grade zipper
• Carry system: Side-placement haul handle
• Mast accommodation: Hook-and-loop mast track slot (fits multiple foil placements)
• Available sizes: 142 cm × 61 cm × 8 cm, 168 cm × 71 cm × 10 cm, 198 cm × 81 cm × 10 cm

This bag suits wing foil riders at any skill level who want a straightforward way to protect their board between sessions. The three size options cover compact prone-style shapes up through larger freeride and beginner-friendly platforms, so the range accommodates most wing foil board dimensions currently on the market. A hook-and-loop mast track slot lets riders leave a foil mast plate mounted during transport, which saves setup time at the beach — a practical feature for anyone who sessions frequently and wants to streamline their routine.

Because the padding is 5 mm closed-cell foam rather than thicker travel-grade cushioning, the Solar Shield Wing Foil Bag is oriented toward local use: car-to-beach runs, roof-rack transport, and garage storage where UV exposure is a concern. Riders who need airline-rated protection for long-distance travel may want a heavier padded option.

The Solar Shield Wing Foil Bag sits within Ride Engine's broader Solar Shield collection, which shares the same T-Plus tarpaulin construction and UV-blocking design philosophy across several board categories. The lineup also includes the Solar Shield Kite Foilboard Bag (116 cm, sized for shorter kite foil boards), the Solar Shield Surfboard Bag (172 cm and 202 cm), and the Solar Shield Downwind SUP Foilboard Bag (203 cm, 228 cm, 260 cm) which steps up to 10 mm of closed-cell foam padding for the longer, more fragile boards used in downwind foiling. Within the wing foil bag specifically, the 142 cm size fits compact wing boards while the 198 cm option covers larger all-round shapes. Riders choosing between the Wing Foil Bag and the DW SUP Foilboard Bag should note the dimensional overlap around the 198–203 cm mark — the DW version offers a wider internal profile and thicker padding suited to downwind-specific board outlines.