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Question re NZ

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Created by pmorgan1974 > 9 months ago, 17 May 2010
pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
17 May 2010 10:45AM
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May have to head to NZ for work for a week, and as I have actually never been there before I was wondering where the good spots are ? Can you hire SUP's or short board at them and how damn cold it is :) ?

I will probably be near Auckland

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
17 May 2010 11:19AM
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Hey Pete

I wrote some stuff on this a while back

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=61696&


Lots of spots around Auckland although the wind is the biggest enemy. Great time of the year with brisk offshores to keep you warm. Not sure where you can hire SUP stuff from but I am pretty sure the other kiwi boys on this forum can help you out there.

Make sure you get yourself to Raglan for some waves if you get a chance. 3 epic point breaks - well 2 - the other is a bit lame most of the time I reckon. 2 hrs south - or 1.5 from the airport. Its unreal. Here is some footage from a few weeks back.

http://www.surf2surf.com/video.php?id=278

How cold is it - it will be a lot colder than here for sure. Pack yourself your best 2/3mm seam sealed baby. It should get you through the next few weeks.

You will need a hire car to get to the waves for sure - public transport options are few and far between. Its about 45mins to the West Coast beaches form down town Auckland. Watch out for the stupid rule of "when turning left give way to everyone" The insurance companies love Australian drivers due to that rule!

If u have any specific questions happy to answer those.

Enjoy!

Brooko
1672 posts
17 May 2010 9:40AM
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Some great footage of Raglan, thanks for sharing!

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
17 May 2010 11:47AM
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thanks so much for that. I hate wearing a steamer..oh well

I am gagging to check out raglan, just hoping that there is some swell while I am there.

I will check out that forum topic...cheers

billboard
QLD, 2816 posts
17 May 2010 12:03PM
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Hey mate - Ted is spot on with the wetty - take your warmest and dont forget the sunblock even on the really cold days cos despite the cold days you WILL get fried over there mate. You can hire sups at raglan of different sizes and be guided by the locals as to where to surf them cos it's one place you dont wanna pisss the wrong person off. Sorry dont know the name of the guy who hires sups but once you hit town he is easy to find. Enjoy the trip - its a special place with some great people.

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
17 May 2010 12:27PM
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pmorgan1974 said...

thanks so much for that. I hate wearing a steamer..oh well

I am gagging to check out raglan, just hoping that there is some swell while I am there.

I will check out that forum topic...cheers


use these guys

www.marineweather.co.nz/forecasts/indicators

If the swell is more than 2m from the SW and wind is from S through to east you are in for good time. I always used to find the NE chopped it up too much. It can handle a light SW as well given that the breaks face NW - which means its one very popular spot given the consistent wind is from the SW - hence why there is always waves!

If Raglan is small (less than waist high) you can find some wicked waves around the corner on the more exposed beaches. Also to the north on the other side of the harbour are lots of good spots if u fancy a walk.

DILLIGAF2
218 posts
17 May 2010 1:03PM
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Try Jeremy at supsnz.co.nz he's the local starboard dealer but has loads of demo boards and I think you can hire one from him.

2mm spring suit with a rash rest is what I'm using at presant and its fine as long as you don't spend to much time in the water

North of auckland last night end of a wind swell so very average




Let me know if you need anymore info cheers Dave

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
17 May 2010 3:28PM
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DILLIGAF2 said...


Try Jeremy at supsnz.co.nz he's the local starboard dealer but has loads of demo boards and I think you can hire one from him.

2mm spring suit with a rash rest is what I'm using at presant and its fine as long as you don't spend to much time in the water

Let me know if you need anymore info cheers Dave


thanks dave, I will bring the wetty. Will try Jeremy because cant go 2 weeks with out paddling.....

Kagey
569 posts
17 May 2010 2:05PM
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Hey mate try and get in touch with Glass off (seano) he's at raglan, I think he actually runs a SUP business there? anyway he'll not only prob be able to get you a sup but also give you pointers on where to go and where not to go.

Auckland west coast will prob be more up your street size wise but no sup hire that I know of? Unless of course you manage to get in touch with Jeremy S and hire a starboard from him?

I know where you can hire a Naish but I got shot down in flames last time I mentioned it as it doesn't break as regularly as everywhere else and on its best day would only be 4ft.

If you hook up with Dave DILLIGAF I'll come along too (work/kids permitting) I'm sure we can swap our boards around.

p.s. Auckland was pants all weekend so when you come bring some decent swell with you!

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
20 May 2010 3:45PM
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Kagey said...

Hey mate try and get in touch with Glass off (seano) he's at raglan, I think he actually runs a SUP business there? anyway he'll not only prob be able to get you a sup but also give you pointers on where to go and where not to go.

Auckland west coast will prob be more up your street size wise but no sup hire that I know of? Unless of course you manage to get in touch with Jeremy S and hire a starboard from him?

I know where you can hire a Naish but I got shot down in flames last time I mentioned it as it doesn't break as regularly as everywhere else and on its best day would only be 4ft.

If you hook up with Dave DILLIGAF I'll come along too (work/kids permitting) I'm sure we can swap our boards around.

p.s. Auckland was pants all weekend so when you come bring some decent swell with you!


I am looking to hire a starboard of jeremy I think....i am hoping for some swell this weekend....please

Kagey
569 posts
20 May 2010 3:58PM
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Jeebers its all over the show! Its all down to how that wind is and the main websites are contradicting each other so its anyones guess?. So Friday may be ok on the east coast. Sunday (again wind dependent) West coast Piha or Muriwai is prob your best bet (Piha is a bit of a treck to get skunked tho). Tues Wed East coast and as it stands looks like it could be some fun. Fingers and toes tightly crossed!! lol. Good luck.

Are you going to get down to Raglan?

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
20 May 2010 7:16PM
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yeh i am going to pick up the car tomorrow arvo, and do a little road trip on sat..

DILLIGAF2
218 posts
21 May 2010 6:49AM
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Weather is absolute crap today! Heading up north in an hour so hopefully the storm will pass as the waves look promising

shunter
WA, 441 posts
21 May 2010 1:28PM
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I drove up from the Bay Of Plenty this morning, whakatane bar and matata straights was a good solid head high and offshore...so looks like a good NE swell

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
21 May 2010 6:08PM
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that's what i want to hear mate...

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
26 May 2010 9:00AM
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Hey Pete

How did you go? Did you get some good waves? Where did you end up?

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
26 May 2010 9:30AM
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hey mate, ended up catching with some legend guys. Jeremy (starboard) , Troy and Simon. They took me to Mirawai on sunday, and it was off shore and super fun. Over head sets. We SUP'd on some short ones for a few hours. I was riding the quad set up 8'5, and Jeremy was on the 7'11.
Great boards, nice and loose but quick.
Then we did tow in's for rest of the day. all in all a great weekend.

towball
4627 posts
26 May 2010 7:50AM
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If you want drive south for five hours come to Gisborne , its worth the drive me and gizze surf most mornings paddle out in the dark heaps of good places. you need a 4/3 wetty though.surfed town this morn ball high lefts nice.

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
26 May 2010 12:29PM
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towball said...

If you want drive south for five hours come to Gisborne , its worth the drive me and gizze surf most mornings paddle out in the dark heaps of good places. you need a 4/3 wetty though.surfed town this morn ball high lefts nice.


thanks for the invite mate. not sure if I will be able to get down there this visit. but next time for sure. I am envious of you surfing this morning..this city life is not for me hey

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
26 May 2010 2:37PM
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pmorgan1974 said...

hey mate, ended up catching with some legend guys. Jeremy (starboard) , Troy and Simon. They took me to Mirawai on sunday, and it was off shore and super fun. Over head sets. We SUP'd on some short ones for a few hours. I was riding the quad set up 8'5, and Jeremy was on the 7'11.
Great boards, nice and loose but quick.
Then we did tow in's for rest of the day. all in all a great weekend.


Good to hear. Sounds you have been well looked after. I hope you enjoyed the ganet show from the rocks - those stinky things!

Nice work getting some waves there at Muriwai - hard to get good banks there in my experiences.....especially Mud Bay next door. A few of my mates live at Piha and they all have jetski's - seems every second person in NZ has one now.

Hope you get some more action before you fly out.

Make sure you tuck into a few Monteiths whilst you are there.

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
26 May 2010 3:52PM
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thanks mate. what is a "Monteiths" ?

logs
QLD, 16 posts
26 May 2010 4:09PM
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bro, u'll love monteiths. go the pale pale, works every time

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
26 May 2010 4:44PM
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logs said...

bro, u'll love monteiths. go the pale pale, works every time


i have to say I like the ales over here. I had a "Epic Pale Ale" the other day..very nice

GizzieNZ
4103 posts
26 May 2010 3:27PM
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pmorgan1974 said...

thanks mate. what is a "Monteiths" ?



Monteiths Celtic Red for me...wonderful velvet flavour & still 4.4%

GizzieNZ
4103 posts
26 May 2010 3:31PM
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Didn't get a surf y/day but hear it was epic. Shock! Horror! Three other people out at makorori point this am & was still darkish, Nice waves though

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
26 May 2010 6:04PM
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pmorgan1974 said...

thanks mate. what is a "Monteiths" ?



This should give you an idea! Personally if the sun is out I love to start with a few of the Summer and enjoy that hint of honey as it rolls down the throat. But pretty happy with any of them to be honest.








ps; I am not a rep - just a lover of the product!!!!!

Shep
WA, 153 posts
27 May 2010 11:40AM
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The Celtic and the Pilsener are the go

pmorgan1974
NSW, 1080 posts
28 May 2010 12:55PM
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maybe i will have to buy a 6 pack for the trip home..

logs
QLD, 16 posts
28 May 2010 6:11PM
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got 2 have a traveller, or 6



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