Choosing the right surfboard size:
There is so much to consider here. If you are already surfing you will have a fair idea and volume calculators like this are an excellent help. Other factors to consider are if the board is PU or EPS core. EPS cores are made with expanded polystyrene containing more air so you can therefore go about 10% smaller in volume compared to PU boards. The final factor is waves. Smaller the weaker the wave then higher the volume wider the board you want. You don't want to go buying one of Kelly Slater's old performance short boards when you are learning in 1-2 foot slop. While it will look cool if you're a grommie its about as helpful as flat tires on a race car. We are more than happy to advise on boards and can easily ask and narrow down board selection for you. Please call us on 09 4279552 and ask for Nick or Taila.
Choosing the Right SUP Size:
Choosing a Board Bag:
Usually on the bottom of your board there are dimensions written. When choosing aboard bag make sure it's equal to or bigger than the length... that's pretty straight forward right.. BUT where we see people come unstuck is the shape of the nose and the width of the board. If you have a rounder nose then you will need a fish board for it to fit nicely, or longboard bag if you have a mini mal or malibu with a round nose. Also check on the width. If your board is very short and wide we recommend that you contact us with the measurements and we are only to happy to help you select the perfect bag and if we don't have the correct one listed we can easily custom order for you. You don't want to have to return a 9ft board bag from Dunedin its going cost you a bomb!
Next point to consider is thickness. If you are going to travel with it you need a bag that is 6mm thick at the absolute minimum. Remember ding repairs are costly most min repair is $60+ so don't skimp an extra $30 when choosing a bag or it may come back to bite you when you get a $100 ding from that next trip or when your sisters boyfriend rides over it on his scooter.
Choosing a leg rope:
In general you should select a leg rope approximately the length of you board. If you board was 6'5" long and you were looking at a 6ft or 7ft leg rope then we would recommend you took the 6ft option if you are a beginner using in soft waves with people about and 7ft option if you are using in bigger waves.
If you are buying a leg rope for a sup we recommend the coiled leashed as they take a lot of impact out in the surf and in the flat water they don't drag. Again a preference would be a knee / calf leash for sup.
Leg rope come with 'comp' and regular thickness. Comp leg ropes are lighter and create less drag in the water but may break if the surf is over head height. Do not use a comp leash if you are not confident in the surf, surfing dangerous places, using a long board or SUP unless you know what you are doing.
We strongly recommend double swivel. Single swivel leg ropes tangle up and suck... spend the extra $10 if you are going to be using that leggie more than 5 times. Also if you are not a good swimmer get a high end brand brand like Dakine or FCS.
Leg ropes should be replaced. Don't wait for it to break on that perfect 4ft day when you're miles up the coast or even worst 5ft plus out west. If its old or has cuts replace it. A good habit is to buy a new one every year on your birthday / xmas think of it as the ultimate treat to yourself...sure beats swimming in near dark at Muriwai!
Choosing Fins:
Choosing the right fins can be a hard decision. So many people don't take the time to see what a good set of fins can do. A good set of fins has turned boards around for me that I hated to the best board I've ridden! Our advise is to check the brand websites, talk to us if its a board we stock or ask the shaper of your board what they recommend, but still then they may surf differently from you....instore we have demo fins and we would recommend you come but and try some. (Note to demo fins you must pay retail for them but we refund if bought back as agreed with no damage.)
Choosing a Beginners soft surfboard:
Alot depends on the waves you will be learning in but as a general rule you want to be no taller than 2/3's of the size of the board. EG 6ft board around 4ft tall. This will depend on weather you have good surf experience IE growing up bodyboarding then you go for a smaller board vs your size, like wise a complete novice who is heavier than average for their height should go the other way. Remember this if likely your first board make it bigger than smaller as the aim of the game is to stand up and enjoy your self! If you need any advice we are always just a phone call away. PLUS don't forget we offer FREE First timers lessons over summer months. MORE
Choosing a body board:
As a general rule you want to be able to put the tail into your belly button and hold you hands on the nose. But if you are just wanting to have a little fun go by this... <30kgs approx 37" <60kgs approx 40" <80kgs approx 42" 80kgs+ 44". If you are hard out and are going to use it for more than just some seaside summer fun then make sure you get one with stringers or it will break.
Choosing a wetsuit:
Wetsuits are described in thickness as a number eg 3/2mm. The first number refers to the thickness of the neoprene on the body and the second number the thickness on the arms and usually legs. The higher the numbers the warmer but the trade off it than it will be harder to paddle in.
Next thing to consider is the seams. Over locked is the cheaper option only good for summer, glued and stitched was old high end standard, it's good but if you surf alot seams will break down. Best is taped or welded seams. Fully water tight. If you get a top of the time wetsuit you can surf in a 3/2 in winter vs a 4/3 in Auckland region but everyone will be different. Again don't skimp on a wetsuit if you surf more than 3x per month. Get a decent one and it will make surfing far more enjoyable in winter.
Back zip vs chest zip. Back zips are ALOT easier to get into of you you have a shoulder injury or have big shoulders forget a chest zip. Chest zips are great for taller leaner people as they don't pull on your back and do not flush with water down you back when you duck dive. Chest zips / zip free are all the rage with alot of marketing hype but at the end of the day if you can't get out of your suit after a surf then it's no fun. If you are bigger and haven't used a chest zip before then we suggest you try one on in store so we can show you the best way for getting into it.
Fit. At wetsuit should fit SNUG. Make sure you take advantage of all the sizes offered these days like XLS = Extra Large Short. This is a very common NZ Bloke size. Make sure you check the charts below and get it right if you go by these buying online is EASY.
Here is a good basic guide. You can easily get sea temperatures from most surf reports or weather websites.
Wetsuit sizing guides:
RIP CURL SIZE CHART:
Rip Curl Mens Wetsuit Measurements in cms.
| SIZE | HEIGHT | CHEST | WAIST | SEAT | THIGH | ARM LENGTH | LEG LENGTH | BODY LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 169 | 88 | 74 | 86 | 48 | 53 | 66 | 63 |
| S | 172 | 93 | 78 | 89 | 51 | 54 | 68 | 65 |
| MS | 172 | 99 | 81 | 92 | 53 | 54 | 68 | 65 |
| M | 178 | 99 | 81 | 92 | 53 | 56 | 71 | 66 |
| MT | 183 | 99 | 81 | 92 | 53 | 57 | 74 | 67 |
| LS | 178 | 103 | 85 | 94 | 56 | 56 | 71 | 66 |
| L | 183 | 103 | 85 | 94 | 56 | 57 | 74 | 67 |
| XL | 188 | 109 | 89 | 97 | 58 | 58 | 76 | 69 |
| XXL | 192 | 113 | 96 | 99 | 61 | 59 | 79 | 70 |
| XXXL | 192 | 119 | 96 | 102 | 63 | 59 | 79 | 70 |
Rip Curl Womens Wetsuit Measurements in CM
| SIZE | HEIGHT | CHEST | WAIST | SEAT | THIGH | ARM LENGTH | LEG LENGTH | BODY LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 155 | 78 | 61 | 86.5 | 48 | 48.4 | 66 | 54.8 |
| 6 | 160 | 82 | 63.5 | 89 | 51 | 49.6 | 68.5 | 56 |
| 8 | 165 | 86 | 66 | 91.5 | 53.5 | 50.8 | 71 | 57.2 |
| 10 | 170 | 90 | 68.5 | 94 | 56 | 52 | 73.5 | 56 |
| 12 | 175 | 94 | 71 | 96.5 | 58.5 | 53.2 | 76 | 59.6 |
| 14 | 178 | 96 | 73.5 | 99 | 61 | 54.4 | 78.5 |
60.8 |
Rip Curl Bootie Fit Guide
| BOOTIE SIZE | US SHOE SIZE | CM |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 23.5 |
| 7 | 7 | 24.4 |
| 8 | 8 | 25.4 |
| 9 | 9 | 26 |
| 10 | 10 | 27 |
| 11 | 11 | 27.9 |
| 12 | 12 | 28.6 |
| 13 | 13 | 29.5 |
Rip Curl Hood Size
| SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE | |
| INCHES | 22 1/3 | 22 7/8 | 23 1/3 | 23 7/9 |
| CMs | 56.8 | 58 | 59.2 |
60.4 |
Rip Curl Youth Wetsuit Sizing
BILLABONG SIZE CHART:
| BILLABONG MENS WETSUIT SIZE GUIDE | |||||||
| Measurement | S | M | MT | LS | L | XL | XXL |
| Height | 5’ 6” – 5’ 8” | 5’ 9” – 5’ 11” | 5’ 11” – 6’ 1” | 5’ 7” – 5’ 9” | 5’ 11” – 6’ 1” | 6’ 0” – 6’ 3” | 6’ 1” – 6’ 4” |
| 168 – 173cm | 175 – 180cm | 180 – 185cm | 170 – 175cm | 180 – 185cm | 183 – 191cm | 185 – 195cm | |
| Weight | 61 – 68kg | 70 – 77kg | 75 – 82kg | 75 – 82kg | 79 – 85kg | 86 – 93kg | 93 – 100kg |
| BILLABONG WOMENS WETSUIT SIZE GUIDE | ||||||
| Measurement | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Height | 5’ 4” – 5’ 6” | 5’ 5” – 5’ 7” | 5’ 6” – 5’ 8” | 5’ 7” – 5’ 9” | 5’ 9” – 5’ 11” | 5’ 9” – 6’ 0” |
| 163 – 168cm | 165 - 170 cm | 168 – 173cm | 170 – 175cm | 172 – 180cm | 175 – 183cm | |
| Weight | 50 – 57kg | 55 – 61kg | 59 – 68kg | 64 – 73kg | 68 – 77kg | 75 – 84kg |
| BILLABONG TEENS WETSUIT SIZE GUIDE | |||||
| Measurement | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Height | 4’ 4” – 4’ 7” | 4’ 7” – 4’ 10” | 4’ 10” – 5’ 1” | 5’ 1” – 5’ 4” | 5’ 4” – 5’ 6” |
| 132 – 140cm | 140 – 147cm | 147 – 155cm | 155 – 163cm | 163 – 168cm | |
| Weight | 27 – 34kg | 32 – 39kg | 36 – 43kg | 43 – 50kg | 48 – 54kg |
| BILLABONG GROMS & TODDLERS WETSUIT SIZE GUIDE | |||
| Measurement | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Height | 33 – 37” | 43 – 47” | 4’ 1” – 4’ 4” |
| 84 – 94cm | 109 – 119cm | 124 – 132cm | |
| Weight | 11 – 14kg | 16 – 18kg | 23 – 29kg |
BILLABONG BOOTIES ARE ALL BASED IN US SHOE SIZING
ONEILL WETSUIT SIZE CHART:
| Size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Height | 155 - 160 | 160 - 165 | 163 - 168 | 165 - 170 | 168 - 173 | 170 - 175 | 172 - 180 | 175 - 183 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (KG) | 40 - 48 | 45 - 52 | 50 - 57 | 55 - 61 | 59 - 68 | 64 - 73 | 68 - 77 | 75 - 84 |
| Chest | 75 - 80 | 77 - 83 | 80 - 85 | 83 - 88 | 86 - 91 | 90 - 95 | 94 - 99 | 98 - 102 |
| Waist | 58 - 63 | 60 - 66 | 63 - 68 | 66 - 71 | 68 - 73 | 73 - 78 | 76 - 81 | 81 - 86 |
| Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Height | 78.5 - 98 | 98 - 108 | 108 - 117 | 117 - 124 | 124 - 132 | 132 - 140 | 140 - 147 | 147 - 155 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (KG) | 11 - 13.5 | 13.5 - 16 | 16 - 18.5 | 16 - 23 | 20 - 27 | 27 - 34 | 34 - 41 | 41 - 48 |
| Chest | 48 - 53 | 51 - 55.5 | 53 - 58.5 | 62 - 67 | 64 - 69 | 66 - 71 | 71 - 76 | 74 - 79 |
| Waist | 45 - 50 | 48 - 53 | 50 - 55 | 50 - 55 | 53 - 58 | 55 - 61 | 61 - 66 | 63 - 68 |
| Size | XS | S | MS | M | MT | LS | L | XLS | XL | XXL | 3XL |
| Height | 170 - 175 | 173 - 178 | 169 - 174 | 175 - 180 | 185 - 191 | 171 - 177 | 178 - 183 | 174 - 179 | 180 - 185 | 183 - 188 | 183 - 191 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (KG) | 57 - 64 | 61 - 70 | 64 - 73 | 68 - 77 | 73 - 82 | 73 - 82 | 77 - 86 | 82 - 91 | 86 - 95 | 95 - 104 | 104 - 113 |
| Chest | 88 - 93 | 93 - 98 | 98 - 103 | 98 - 103 | 98 - 103 | 103 - 108 | 103 - 108 | 108 - 113 | 108 - 113 | 113 - 118 | 119 - 124 |
| Waist | 71 - 76 | 74 - 79 | 77 - 83 | 77 - 83 | 77 - 83 | 83 - 88 | 83 - 88 | 88 - 93 | 88 - 93 | 93 - 98 | 98 - 110 |
| Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Height | 87.5 - 98 | 98 - 108 | 108 - 117 | 117 - 124 | 124 - 132 | 132 - 140 | 140 - 147 | 147 - 155 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (KG) | 11 - 13.5 | 13.5 - 16 | 16 - 18.5 | 16 - 23 | 20 - 27 | 27 - 34 | 34 - 41 | 41 - 48 |
| Chest | 48 - 53 | 51 - 55.5 | 53 - 58.5 | 62 - 67 | 64 - 69 | 66 - 71 | 71 - 76 | 74 - 79 |
| Waist | 45 - 50 | 48 - 53 | 50 - 55 | 50 - 55 | 53 - 58 | 55 - 61 | 61 - 66 | 63 - 68 |
| Size | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Aus Men | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aus Womens | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| European | 37 | 38 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 42 | 43 | 44.5 | 46 | 47 |
| Japanese | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
All orders will be shipped from Underground Skate limited - 306 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 0931
If you have any questions about shipping, then please email us on info@undergroundsurf.co.nz 8am - 3.30pm Week days or use our website chat feature and we'll be happy to help you out.
Please do not sign for your package if the packaging is damaged in anyway as Underground Skate will not be liable or any damages that are signed for and accepted on delivery. All items are packaged with extreme care, under CCTV surveillance. As freight is handled by third parties, we advise you to thoroughly inspect your Good(s) for damage in transit prior to acceptance. By attesting your signature, you are confirming possession and accept your Good(s) as received.
Parcels are not collected on weekends, so orders received after 1pm Friday will be shipped the following Monday or available for 'click and collect' from our store that is open weekend. (Please confirm your order is ready before driving to the store.)
COAST LOCAL: - SAME DAY EVENING LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE
Are you a COAST LOCAL that's gutted when you can't make it into the store for some fresh Kicks or a Tee before a night out or are your kids in need of some new School Shoes but you just can't make it in after work, or its nearly the weekend and you need a new board a-sap?
Well, we have the solution for you, since you are a COAST LOCAL we will deliver to you... SAME DAY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE!
Orders placed before 3 pm Monday to Friday will be delivered to your door between 4pm - 7pm the same day.
Please select COAST under Shipping Options..
AREAS AS MARKED BELOW.
NEW ZEALAND:
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$4.99 - NZ WIDE (Non Rural)
$9.99 - NZ WIDE (Rural)
We use NZ Couriers or Fastway Couriers to ship your goods nationwide. You will receive a tracking number in an e-mail once your order is dispatched from Underground in Orewa Auckland.
If you have any questions, please contact us via our Chat Feature or email us on info@undergroundskate.co.nz and we'll be happy to help you out.
AUSTRALIA:
FREE SHIPPING on Orders over $100.00
$29.99 on Orders under $100.00
All prices below and on our website are in New Zealand Dollars. To view the exchange rate - https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=NZD&To=AUD
If you have any questions, please contact us via our Chat Feature or email us on info@undergroundskate.co.nz and we'll be happy to help you out.
REST OF THE WORLD:
At this stage we only ship internationally to Australia, but we can look into sending our products all over the world for you just email us on info@undergroundskate.co.nz and we'll happily give you a quote.
CUSTOMS AND DUTY CHARGES
If you are purchasing Internationally then we recommend that you review the following resource to assist you in calculating the charges you may be subject to upon arrival of your parcel to your country/local area: dutycalculator.com
International orders may be subject to local charges. Any customs or import duties and associated fees are charged once the parcel reaches its destination country. These charges must be paid by the recipient of the parcel. We have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be.
Underground Surf cannot be held responsible for any additional charges on your order, nor can we accept a return of the order in this case.
Customs policies vary widely from country to country, so please contact your local customs office for further information. If you refuse to pay these charges your parcel may be abandoned, and Underground Surf will not be held responsible for any loss of funds as a result of this occurrence. We cannot mark International orders as a gift in order to bypass or reduce any customs fees. This is an illegal practice and as an established business we will not do this.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- If you are returning a Free Freight item for a Cash Refund, we will not refund our freight cost, which is a minimum of $10 or what you were charged. Even if you qualified for free freight.
- We will not accept any claim for damage on any surfboard or sup after this has been signed by the customer. Inspect before signing.
- We will not refund on any finance sale this includes laybuy, Afterpay or Q Card. We will only allow exchange or credit unless there is a mistake at our end in shipping or stock holding. If you select a prebook item we will not refund until after 7 days of the notified order date.
- We will not accept returns of any sort from any international order.
- We will cover the cost of return freight from our store to you on one exchange for size. Any further exchange in size will be charged at freight cost + $10 handling fee. We will not offer a refund after an exchange of size has taken place. This Excludes Surf / Sup boards, surf bags and international orders.
- Should there be a miss-pick, the wrong item sent, the item is faulty, or the description/image is significantly wrong we will cover freight costs both ways or provide a refund.
- Should you select an item that is marked as 'Pre-Book In XXX' and pay by Afterpay or Laybuy a 5% cancellation fee will apply that covers our costs if you cancel this because you did not read it correctly.
- By selecting any item that is marked as Pre-Book you allow a grace period of 14 days from the original date before we will offer a refund.
- Any item returned to us without swing tags, with pricing removed, or not 100% as it was shipped out to you will have a restocking fee of 10-30% depending on how that item is returned. This will be at our discretion.
- We will not accept returns for any 'In Warehouse' customer order. This stock would have been brought in at a significant cost to meet your order.
- We will not be responsible for any change of address that takes place after the order is processed. We will provide you the tracking details to contact the courier and arrange this.
- We will not be responsible for the loss of any parcel where there is a shipping request to leave in a place, doorstep etc. Once the courier says it is delivered any claim for anything missing item will be between yourself and the courier company.
- We will not issue any refund in the event of a delayed courier unless we are informed that it must be to you by a certain date and time. We cannot be responsible for lack or planning on your behalf.
- We will provide courier details and tracking information upon sending the order. This is your responsibility to track this and ensure it comes. We are happy to assist but you must email us the order number.
- Any special courier charges such as Saturday delivery or Rural delivery excess will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Returns will ONLY be accepted via our online portal. Any damage or loss of any returned item is at your risk. We strongly advise having it tracked and signed for.
- Sale or Combo surfboards and sups will incur extra freight charges that match our cost prices for this. We will make contact with you. Items over 7'6 in length can only be sent to local main center depots. We cannot send these to Rural Delivery addresses. Home addresses will incur a surcharge.
