Backpack Waterman - In Water
• in-water surf backpack provides hydration while you surf or SUP, with included 2 litre bladder
• slimline storage also fits food, keys, sunblock, fins, waxcomb etc while keeping weight down
• backpack and bladder weigh just 650 grams
• streamline design customised for in surf use
• unique pat pending chest plate designed for ultimate support – eliminating movement while paddling, minimising resistance when duck diving.
• 4x independent strap adjustors for ultimate fit
• perforated design allows water flow
• 2 compartments including key fob, mesh pocket
• stash your surf socks when surfing tropical reefs
• one size fits all
• also features removable surfboard carry hook for simple hands-free boardbag carry when back on dry land
• super tough 600D waterproof polycanvas construction
• patented PVC reinforced breast plate design for support and comfort
• corrosion resistant aluminium d-rings
• bullet-proof connector hook
• 3D breathable cushioned fabric for ultimate comfort
keep hydrated, ride longer
The waterman is a surf backpack designed to carry food and liquid for "in water use" - while surfing, SUP riding or Kite surfing:
SUP riding - the custom designed ‘chest plate’ positions the backpack on the upper part of your back to keep it comfortableand securely in place, while remaining entirely non-restrictive for arm paddle motions. Its amazing, but the chestplate holds the backpack in position eliminating any annoying sway or movement you get from standard camelbak style backpacks.
Surfing - the Waterman’s chest plate combines with the streamlined ‘limpet’ profile to secure the backpack with minimal drag especially while duck-diving, and is hardly noticeable when paddling while on a surfboard.
Kite surfing - the backpack sits high enough to stay out of the way of your harness.
The Waterman has been designed to be big enough for storing basic essentials without weighing you down - in fact the empty backpack and bladder combined weigh only 650 grams.
Apart from having hydration available to you at all times, the bonus of having the Waterman backpack with you at all times on the water is the practicality of carrying spare essentials such as food, sunscreen or surf socks - and of course there is also the safety element of being able to carry a mobile phone or gps. Not to mention protecting your keys or valuables by not having to hide them on the beach.
A note on the importance of remaining hydrated while SUP riding: New research has highlighted some hard hitting facts against the fallacy that “because you are on the water - you don’t need to drink water”. To the contrary, the Waterman is becoming increasingly recognized as a revolutionary new tool for providing the "one litre of liquid per one hour of exertion" requirement - especially relevant while you SUP and your full body is exposed to the sun.
Curve knows surfing. They know the highs. They know the lows. They've scored perfection by hiking over to the next bay, stacked boards 'til the car roof dents, seen them bounced by baggage handlers, and slept in boardbags to wake up to surf on the doorstep. And its made their surf gear better. Curve Surf's goal is to make stuff that makes sense and makes you think 'why didn't I think of that'? Buy once, buy right! Check out our Ultimate Wetsuit Shopping & Size Guide.
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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.)
NEW ZEALAND:
Address Checker - Please check your address to avoid delays if you select non rural and you are rural https://www.addresscheck.co.nz
For smaller items:
$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.
For Surfboards, Sups and larger items:
$29.99 NZ WIDE - Surfboards & Foil
$59.99 NZ WIDE - Sups
Please note: All SALE Boards will incurr a shipping surcharge to cover freight as the above shipping prices are discounted for Full Price boards only and we can only ship to depots.
For Shipping Costs on Surfboards, Foils & Sups direct to your own address please contact us via our Chat Feature or emails us on info@undergroundsurf.co.nz and we'll be happy to help you out.
Boards 7'4 and under will be delivered using Fastway Couriers.
Boards 7'6 and larger will be delivered to the nearest Mainfreight (North Island) or Bascik Depot (South Island) where you will need to arrange collection.
Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver Surfboards or SUP's to rural areas.
SURFBOARDS, SUPS and FOILS – please do not sign for your package if the packaging is damaged in anyway as Underground Surf will not be liable or any damages that are signed for and accepted on delivery. All boards are packaged under CTV surveillance and are marked as Fragile with a “Do not sign for if Damaged” A4 note.
COAST LOCAL: - FREE 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.
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.
