The Pros and Cons of Renting vs. Bringing Your Own Windsurf Gear
At Tenerife Windsurf Solution (TWS), you can rent the latest high-quality windsurf gear all year round at reasonable prices. We offer more than 100 boards and 120 sails from the most popular brands, and you can switch gear in just a minute! However, if you prefer to bring your own equipment, we also offer storage options for short or long-term stays.
So, what are the pros and cons of renting gear from TWS versus bringing your own?
Pros of Renting Gear with TWS:
- Access to the Latest Gear: TWS is open 365 days a year, offering a large selection of brand-new windsurf equipment. You’ll have access to over 100 boards and 120 sails from top windsurfing brands, ensuring you always ride with the best.
- Perfect Setup for Every Condition: Adapt your gear based on daily wind and wave conditions. Switch between different board and sail sizes in a minute, ensuring you always have the ideal setup for the weather.
- Skill Development: Improve your skills by using different setups. Want to try a new trick or ride the waves? You’ll have the gear to help you progress.
- Convenience: No need to transport or store your gear. Our equipment is ready and waiting at the beach. Plus, if anything breaks, we handle repairs or provide replacements.
- No Airline Fees or Hassles: Skip the stress and cost of flying with oversized equipment. Travel light and leave the hassle to us!
- Flexible Packages: Our rental packages can be tailored to your needs, making it a cost-effective option, especially for shorter stays.
Cons of Renting Gear:
- Unfamiliar Equipment: It may take some time to adjust to the new gear, but rest assured, our equipment is top-notch—often better than what you might use at home!
- Availability Issues During Peak Season: While El Médano is a popular windsurfing destination, we limit the number of surfers at our center to ensure there’s always enough gear available.
- Cost for Extended Stays: For longer stays (over 15 months), renting gear might become more expensive than bringing your own. However, we can offer special deals for extended stays.
Pros of Bringing Your Own Gear:
- Familiarity: Using your own gear means you already know how it handles, allowing you to focus more on your performance without needing to adjust to new equipment.
- Possible Cost Savings: For stays longer than one and a half months, bringing your own gear could save money compared to renting, even with airline fees.
- Guaranteed Availability: You won’t have to worry about competing for gear, especially during busy seasons. Your equipment will always be available.
Cons of Bringing Your Own Gear:
- Airline Fees and Hassles: Airlines charge extra for transporting windsurf gear, and it can be cumbersome and risky to travel with large equipment.
- Transport and Storage: Once in Tenerife, you’ll need to arrange transport for your gear from the airport and find a place to store it. Hauling your equipment to and from the beach every day can be a hassle.
- Limited Gear: You can only bring a limited amount of equipment, which may not suit every condition. If the wind strength or wave size changes, you might find yourself wishing for a different sail or board that you didn’t bring.
Summary:
| Factor | Bringing Your Own Gear | Renting from TWS |
| Cost | Economical for long stays | Better for short stays—no airline fees |
| Convenience | Hassle with transport, storage, and damage | Easy access—no transport or storage concerns |
| Gear Familiarity | Perfectly suited to your style | May take a little time to adjust |
| Equipment Flexibility | Limited to what you bring | Access to a wide range of the latest gear |
| Gear Quality | Familiar, but may be older or outdated | Always the latest top-brand equipment |
| Risk of Damage | Airlines may damage gear; storage challenges | No risk of transport damage |
