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Make The Garage Zen Again With These Surfboard Wall Racks

October 21, 2020 No Comments
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Whether it’s a spring clean, summer tidy-up or an autumn shuffle – there’s never a bad time to sort out the garage, especially if you have valuable surfboards stood against walls or laying on the floor. Whilst there are many ways to store a surfboard safely, there are some ways that are better than others. […]

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Beginner Surfers: Come Along To Our Surf Demos!

October 12, 2020 No Comments
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Want to learn to surf, but not sure if you’ll love it? Or just bought a surfboard from us and want to make sure it’s the right size and fit for you? Come along to our surf demos – your chance to try out a surfboard under expert guidance! Times & Dates The sessions run […]

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How To Calculate My Surfboard’s Volume

October 5, 2020 No Comments
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We get this question a lot and, unfortunately, there’s no quick answer. So get comfy, settle in, chuck another log on that fire and get ready to learn everything you need to know about surfboard volumes. What is Volume? Let’s start at the beginning. The volume of your surfboard is a measurement of the total […]

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Soft Top vs Hard Top Surfboards: How To Choose

October 2, 2020 No Comments

So it’s decided – today’s the day – you’re going to start surfing. Go you! Now all that’s left to do is work out which surfboard to choose. As you already know, there are lots of different shapes and sizes – and even big differences in construction, like whether the surfboard is a soft top […]

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Can You Wax a Foam Surfboard?

September 16, 2020 No Comments
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How To Clean Wax Off a Surfboard

September 16, 2020 No Comments
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How To Install FCS Fin Plugs on a Surfboard

September 16, 2020 No Comments
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How To Attach a Leg Rope To a Surfboard

September 16, 2020 No Comments
How To Attach a Leg Rope To a Surfboard

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What Length Leg Rope Do I Need For My Surfboard?

September 16, 2020 No Comments
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How To Put On a Surfboard Tail Pad

September 16, 2020 No Comments
How to put on a surfboard tail pad

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The @megadeth x @primitiveskate collection is now live! Instore & Online
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The @megadeth x @primitiveskate collection is now live! Instore & Online
#megadeth 
#primitiveskateboards 
#nzskateshop 
#undergroundskate
The @megadeth x @primitiveskate collection is now live! Instore & Online
#megadeth 
#primitiveskateboards 
#nzskateshop 
#undergroundskate
The @megadeth x @primitiveskate collection is now live! Instore & Online
#megadeth 
#primitiveskateboards 
#nzskateshop 
#undergroundskate
The @megadeth x @primitiveskate collection is now live! Instore & Online
#megadeth 
#primitiveskateboards 
#nzskateshop 
#undergroundskate
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The @megadeth x @primitiveskate collection is now live! Instore & Online #megadeth #primitiveskateboards #nzskateshop #undergroundskate
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** SOLD OUT **
FLASH DROP LIVE NOW!

Nike SB Ultimate CHERRY Combo 

This is your opportunity to purchase the Nike SB Dunk Cherry shoes as part of the Underground Skate & Chill combo. We have curated this deal exclusively for our customers to give them access to our Nike SB Dunk releases.
LIVE NOW.  LIMITED STOCK
** SOLD OUT **
FLASH DROP LIVE NOW!

Nike SB Ultimate CHERRY Combo 

This is your opportunity to purchase the Nike SB Dunk Cherry shoes as part of the Underground Skate & Chill combo. We have curated this deal exclusively for our customers to give them access to our Nike SB Dunk releases.
LIVE NOW.  LIMITED STOCK
** SOLD OUT **
FLASH DROP LIVE NOW!

Nike SB Ultimate CHERRY Combo 

This is your opportunity to purchase the Nike SB Dunk Cherry shoes as part of the Underground Skate & Chill combo. We have curated this deal exclusively for our customers to give them access to our Nike SB Dunk releases.
LIVE NOW.  LIMITED STOCK
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** SOLD OUT ** FLASH DROP LIVE NOW! Nike SB Ultimate CHERRY Combo This is your opportunity to purchase the Nike SB Dunk Cherry shoes as part of the Underground Skate & Chill combo. We have curated this deal exclusively for our customers to give them access to our Nike SB Dunk releases. LIVE NOW. LIMITED STOCK
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SANTA CRUZ REISSUE

Got an empty wall in your lounge, bach or man cave?  Don't miss out on the Santa Cruz Reissue Decks that have just landed instore and online.

We have them all Meek, Kendall, Roskopp and there is still the odd Natas deck available!
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SANTA CRUZ REISSUE Got an empty wall in your lounge, bach or man cave?  Don't miss out on the Santa Cruz Reissue Decks that have just landed instore and online. We have them all Meek, Kendall, Roskopp and there is still the odd Natas deck available!
3 weeks ago
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3/9
Don't miss our biggest Skate Sale yet!

$59.99 Blind Skate Completes, $99.99 skate shoes, $69.99 kids vans, 20-40% off selected skate complete & cruiser, $50.00 sweats & hoods, plus more deals online and instore.

EASTER HOURS

- FRIDAY CLOSED

- SATURDAY OPEN 10-4pm

- SUNDAY CLOSED

- MONDAY OPEN 10-4pm
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Don't miss our biggest Skate Sale yet! $59.99 Blind Skate Completes, $99.99 skate shoes, $69.99 kids vans, 20-40% off selected skate complete & cruiser, $50.00 sweats & hoods, plus more deals online and instore. EASTER HOURS - FRIDAY CLOSED - SATURDAY OPEN 10-4pm - SUNDAY CLOSED - MONDAY OPEN 10-4pm
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JUST ARRIVED - Lakai - Telford Lows Skate Shop Day #lakai #skateshop #skateshopday #shoplocal @lakailtd @skateshopday
JUST ARRIVED - Lakai - Telford Lows Skate Shop Day #lakai #skateshop #skateshopday #shoplocal @lakailtd @skateshopday
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JUST ARRIVED - Lakai - Telford Lows Skate Shop Day #lakai #skateshop #skateshopday #shoplocal @lakailtd @skateshopday
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**SOLD OUT**
NEW DUNKS COMBO ONLINE NOW!
This is your opportunity to purchase the Nike SB Dunk Paisley as part of the Underground Skate & Chill combo. We have curated this deal exclusively for our customers to give them access to our Nike SB Dunk releases.

Combo Release Date: TODAY (Tuesday 5th April 2022) instore & online.
After-pay, Bank Deposit orders take longer to process so priority will be given to confirmed credit card transactions from exiting customers. 

10 pairs only.

1 combo per customer / Per address / Per payment method.
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AVAILABLE TO NZ CUSTOMERS ONLY.
**SOLD OUT**
NEW DUNKS COMBO ONLINE NOW!
This is your opportunity to purchase the Nike SB Dunk Paisley as part of the Underground Skate & Chill combo. We have curated this deal exclusively for our customers to give them access to our Nike SB Dunk releases.

Combo Release Date: TODAY (Tuesday 5th April 2022) instore & online.
After-pay, Bank Deposit orders take longer to process so priority will be given to confirmed credit card transactions from exiting customers. 

10 pairs only.

1 combo per customer / Per address / Per payment method.
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AVAILABLE TO NZ CUSTOMERS ONLY.
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**SOLD OUT** NEW DUNKS COMBO ONLINE NOW! This is your opportunity to purchase the Nike SB Dunk Paisley as part of the Underground Skate & Chill combo. We have curated this deal exclusively for our customers to give them access to our Nike SB Dunk releases. Combo Release Date: TODAY (Tuesday 5th April 2022) instore & online. After-pay, Bank Deposit orders take longer to process so priority will be given to confirmed credit card transactions from exiting customers. 10 pairs only. 1 combo per customer / Per address / Per payment method. - AVAILABLE TO NZ CUSTOMERS ONLY.
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Nows the time to get ahead of the school shoe game in time for the colder seasons! We just got leather Old Skool Vans back in stock and doubt they will be around for long! Shop the link or come visit us in Orewa to find your size 🙌
Nows the time to get ahead of the school shoe game in time for the colder seasons! We just got leather Old Skool Vans back in stock and doubt they will be around for long! Shop the link or come visit us in Orewa to find your size 🙌
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Nows the time to get ahead of the school shoe game in time for the colder seasons! We just got leather Old Skool Vans back in stock and doubt they will be around for long! Shop the link or come visit us in Orewa to find your size 🙌
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New arrival!
PLUM ROLLER SKATE
Channel disco in the newest roller skate from Impala. Featuring a plum holographic boot, luxe all gold hardware and glitter wheels. Bonus, it’s vegan friendly.

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New arrival! PLUM ROLLER SKATE Channel disco in the newest roller skate from Impala. Featuring a plum holographic boot, luxe all gold hardware and glitter wheels. Bonus, it’s vegan friendly. - #impala #impalaskates #impalaskatesquad #undergroundskate
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New arrival! PLUM ROLLER SKATE Channel disco in the newest roller skate from Impala. Featuring a plum holographic boot, luxe all gold hardware and glitter wheels. Bonus, it’s vegan friendly. - #impala #impalaskates #impalaskatesquad #undergroundskate
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vans x krooked
By Natas for Ray Barbee

A four way collaborative release brings together Vans, Krooked Skateboards and  OG iconic street skate pioneers Natas Kaupas and Ray Barbee, applied
to the historic and timeless core skate silhouette, the Old Skool

@vansskate x @krooked x @oscarputdowntheknife x
@r.barbee 

#vansskate #krooked #natas #raybarbee
vans x krooked
By Natas for Ray Barbee

A four way collaborative release brings together Vans, Krooked Skateboards and  OG iconic street skate pioneers Natas Kaupas and Ray Barbee, applied
to the historic and timeless core skate silhouette, the Old Skool

@vansskate x @krooked x @oscarputdowntheknife x
@r.barbee 

#vansskate #krooked #natas #raybarbee
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vans x krooked By Natas for Ray Barbee A four way collaborative release brings together Vans, Krooked Skateboards and OG iconic street skate pioneers Natas Kaupas and Ray Barbee, applied to the historic and timeless core skate silhouette, the Old Skool @vansskate x @krooked x @oscarputdowntheknife x @r.barbee #vansskate #krooked #natas #raybarbee
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About Underground

Based on Orewa Beach, New Zealand, Underground Skate & Surf was started by Nick Humphreys over 20 years ago out the back of his car boot with just $3,000 and a few boards and tees. Since then, it’s grown to become a pillar in local surf and skate communities.

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