Q: Where can I buy a SOMA AirBag?
A: Contact us for your nearest dealer. You can purchase directly online with us if SOMA AirBags are not available at a local dealer.

Q: Can I check my SOMA AirBag on flights?
A: Yes. SOMA AirBags are FAA approved.

Q: Why is Soma AirBag Designs the best board bag for protection currently on the market?
A: Soma AirBags offer the most protection for your board with less weight and portability as no other board bag ever designed. The air pressure and confined individual air columns disperse energy and do not allow damaging contact with your board (see Home Page video). This along with the entire rails having the same air columns PLUS ¼” closed cell foam for double rail protection. Our patented AIR-P (Asymmetrical Interior Rocker Protection) design will ensure your board from ever dinging, snapping or flexing due to heavy weight being applied on top or bottom of board.

Q: What if my Soma AirBag punctures or tears?
A: Soma AirBags are designed and produced with 100% Sonic Welded Seams along with 600 Denier Ballistic Polyester material with a triple coating of Polyester Vinyl Chloride increasing the strength by another 25%. This results in strength comparable to 750 denier material. The Tail, Nose & Rail area which have additional reinforced 1000 Denier PVC coated material over the 600 Denier for bullet proof strength to these more exposed areas. A simple-to-use vinyl cement Repair Kit and fabric swatch is included with each bag just in case of emergency though. Repair Kit is good for several uses if need be.

Q: Is there a product warranty?
A: There is a 5 year workmanship / 1 year material warranty on all products. Please Contact Soma directly with any problems. Do not return to shop where purchased.

Q: Can I pack clothing in with the SOMA AirBag?
A: Yes. This actually works very well. Slide your board into the AirBag with it completely DEFLATED and strategically place clothing around board. THEN inflate the AirBag. The excess space within the AirBag will appropriately mold perfectly around your board and clothing with a perfect & secure fit every time.

Q: Will the increased air pressure affect my SOMA AirBag during flights?
A: Yes. Be sure to inflate your AirBag to 90% capacity prior to checking in your bag. This still provides full protection while allowing for the pressure increase when plane reaches its cruising altitude. FYI- Pressure Per Square Inch (psi) at sea level is 14.7psi while psi at 30,000’ elevation is 4.3psi. So you will have a 10.4psi increase upon average cruising altitudes.

Q: I am having a hard time getting my board in or out of the bag?
A: Our extended full side zipper opening will make it simple for board insertion or removal from bag but there would be two reasons if the board is grabby within bag. First of all would be the typical melty wax build up attaching your board to the bag and the other would be the ultra snug fit of the bag to your board which amplifies it’s protection. In the latter case, deflate the bag a bit to give it some extra playroom and it will ease the removal. We recommend using a board sock as this will keep your SOMA AirBag wax free.

Q: How long does it take to inflate?
A: It takes less than 5 minutes to inflate a Soma AirBag under average lung
power.

Q: Does the Soma AirBag get hot?
A: Soma AirBag Designs are the only travel bag able to claim being heat protective. Our designs are extremely insulating, cooling and heat protective as opposed to thick foam travel bags that actually absorb & hold heat. This is especially crucial for eps/epoxy technology as heat is the main enemy in damaging boards. XTR’s (Extruded Polystyrene) boards are heat stable to only 145 degrees Fahrenheit (being the reason for that little vent hole). This is such an issue that many excellent shapers must apply a disclaimer on every board stating Do Not Overheat. Keep your board nice & cool when travelling to your tropical warm water sessions.