How to ship a snowboard
Pack your board, boots and outerwear in one padded snowboard bag. Get a quote and LugLess compares FedEx and UPS rates for you. Drop the bag at any FedEx or UPS location, and it’s delivered to your hotel, resort or rental.
Shipping snowboards made easy with LugLess
No more airport schlepping for you.
Traveling with a snowboard usually means dragging a bulky board bag stuffed with boots and gear through airports. As well as paying airline sports and overweight fees for the trouble. Why lift a finger? Let us do the hard part.
LugLess makes snowboard shipping simple by letting you send your board, boots, and outerwear ahead of time, so you can skip the hassle and ride lighter from the start.
Snowboard shipping reviews
Excellent · Based on thousands of LugLess traveler reviews
Why ship a snowboard instead of flying with it?
Snowboards travel differently than skis. Board bags are wider, heavier, and often packed with boots and layers, which makes airline travel expensive and awkward.
Shipping your snowboard helps you:
- Avoid airline sports equipment and overweight charges that accrue once boots and gear are added
- Skip hauling bulky board bags through airports, ride shares, rental cars, and resorts
- Reduce the risk of damage to your board and bindings from rough baggage handling
- Ship directly to your hotel, resort, or rental instead of waiting at a busy baggage claim, and get your gear on your time
Flying with a snowboard the old way
- Airline sports equipment and overweight charges
- Oversize check-in and special handling counters
- Dragging a board bag through shuttles, rentals, and lobbies
- Risk of damage to board and bindings
- Only delivered to the airport baggage claim
Shipping with LugLess LugLess way
- Predictable FedEx and UPS rates, no surprise fees
- Simple local drop-off
- Fly hands-free through the airport
- Tracking, plus Value Protection you can buy
- Delivery to your hotel, resort, or rental shop
How LugLess snowboard shipping works
Shipping a snowboard with LugLess is designed to be simple, even if it’s your first time shipping gear.
1. Get a quote
Enter your snowboard bag’s size, weight, and destination to compare shipping options from trusted carriers.
2. Pack and drop off
Pack your snowboard bag with your board, boots, and outerwear. Drop it off at a nearby location.
3. Track and travel light
Track your shipment online while you fly hands-free.
4. Your board arrives
Your snowboard bag is delivered to your hotel, resort, rental shop, or home, ready when you are.
Want the full breakdown? Learn more about how LugLess works.
How much does it cost to ship a snowboard?
Snowboard bags often reach airline weight limits faster because boots and outerwear are packed together. Shipping provides a predictable alternative.
| What affects your trip | Flying with a snowboard | Shipping a snowboard with LugLess |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Airline sports equipment and weight-based charges | Carrier rate based on route and delivery speed |
| Convenience | Oversize check-in and special handling | Simple local drop-off |
| Delivery | Airport baggage claim only | Hotel, resort, rental shop, or home |
How to pack and ship a snowboard safely
Snowboard bags are built for protection, but smart packing makes a big difference during shipping.
Best practices:
- Use a padded snowboard bag designed to hold boards, boots, and outerwear together
- Pad bindings, edges, and the nose and tail with clothing or foam
- Place shipping labels on the outside of the bag and include backup contact info inside
- Ship early, especially during peak winter travel weeks
- Consider buying Value Protection for added peace of mind
If you’re also traveling with other winter gear, you may want to explore options to ship skis separately for mixed trips.
For supplies, edge protection and common mistakes, read our guide on how to pack a snowboard for shipping.
Step 1Snowboard bag with boots inside
Step 2Pad bindings and edges with clothing
Step 3Label placement on the bag
Step 4Bag staged for drop-off
LugLess vs. other snowboard shipping options
Comparing your options? Here’s how flying with a snowboard, specialty snowboard shipping services, and shipping with LugLess stack up.
Flying with a snowboard
Pros
- ✓Familiar
- ✓No advanced planning
Cons
- -Oversize fees
- -Physical hassle
- -Risk of lost or damaged baggage
Specialty snowboard shipping services
Pros
- ✓Doorstep delivery
- ✓Snowboard-focused
Cons
- -Often higher cost
- -Fewer carrier options
Best choice
Shipping snowboards with LugLess
Pros
- ✓FedEx and UPS comparison
- ✓Flexible service levels
- ✓Ship to resort, rental shop, or home
Cons
- -Requires packing and planning ahead
Popular ski trips
Heading to a big mountain this season? Our resort guides cover where to send your skis, when to ship and what to expect on arrival.
FAQs on shipping snowboards
Can I ship boots with my snowboard?
Yes. Most snowboarders ship boots, bindings, and outerwear together in one snowboard bag.
How early should I ship my snowboard?
We recommend shipping 5 to 10 business days before you need it, especially during peak winter travel.
Is shipping a snowboard safe?
Yes. When packed properly in a padded snowboard bag, shipping is very safe. Tracking and protection options add extra peace of mind.
Can I ship other luggage with my snowboard?
Absolutely. Many of our customers ship additional luggage separately to travel even lighter.
How much does it cost to ship a snowboard?
It depends on your bag size, weight, route and delivery speed. Enter your board bag and your destination to get a quote, and LugLess shows FedEx and UPS rates side by side so you can book the lower one.
How big can my snowboard bag be?
A standard snowboard bag ships up to 50 lb and 67 x 14 x 7 inches. Bigger setups can go as Large Snowboard, up to 67 lb.
Where can I ship my snowboard?
To your hotel, resort, vacation rental, rental shop or home, or to a FedEx or UPS hold-for-pickup counter near the mountain. Pick an address where someone can sign for the bag or hold it for you.
Can I protect my snowboard in transit?
Yes. Add optional Value Protection when you book. It covers loss and damage, not delay. See the Terms of Value Protection.
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