O'Neill MARIS WOVEN TOP, GOLDIE

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:

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.

Rip Curl Womens Wetsuit Measurements in CM

Rip Curl Bootie Fit Guide

Rip Curl Hood Size

Rip Curl Youth Wetsuit Sizing

BILLABONG SIZE CHART:

BILLABONG BOOTIES ARE ALL BASED IN US SHOE SIZING

ONEILL WETSUIT SIZE CHART:

All orders will be shipped from Underground Skate limited - 306 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 0931

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.

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.