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Clarky
Clarky
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QLD, 295 posts
17 Aug 2025 7:14pm
Hi all, I'm looking for some info on a holiday that myself and wife are planning to France, Portugal, Spain, Morocco and England. 6 to 7 weeks leaving early May. I was thinking of buying a sup over in France, I have seen Wasp and gong. Let us know of some recommendations to stay and surf, is it worth hiring a campervan in Portugal? Could also look into some sort of accom swap as I have a Airbnb studio located in Kingscliff Nsw 15 minutes away from the Gold Coast. I won't be chasing surf in England, just visiting family. Cheers Clarky
colas
colas
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5388 posts
17 Aug 2025 9:36pm
May is off season, you should have no problem finding cheap airbnb, or even hotels.
I see there are many renting platforms for RV in Portugal.

Note that SUPs are now quite cheap 2nd hand, you may also buy used via local shops.
And local French shops sell many brands.
Clarky
Clarky
QLD
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QLD, 295 posts
18 Aug 2025 5:41am
Hi Colas
Good to know about picking up a second hand board as I would hate to damage a new one due to all the travelling.
colas
colas
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5388 posts
18 Aug 2025 2:45pm
France main place to find used boards is "Le bon coin".
But as with all classified sites, beware of scammers."Le bon coin" tries to actively fight frauds, but you never know (and the site is only in French).
www.leboncoin.fr/

look for "SUP" and/or "paddle", category "Loisirs / Sports & Plein air"

www.leboncoin.fr/recherche?category=29&text=sup+paddle&kst=k
Avoid all the meta things (Facebook groups), a scammer paradise.
Clarky
Clarky
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QLD, 295 posts
19 Aug 2025 7:03pm
I checked them out, talk about a ton of boards.
Piros
Piros
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21 Aug 2025 5:16pm
Go to the Gong factory shop and pick up a board and bring it home , that place is amazing well worth a visit. The boards are so cheap buying direct.
Napnap
Napnap
110 posts
110 posts
22 Aug 2025 5:55am
Where about UK you visiting?
Clarky
Clarky
QLD
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QLD, 295 posts
23 Aug 2025 8:16pm
Yeah Rob I like the Karmen Gong 7'8. I'll check directly with them a couple of months before heading over.
Hey napnap I'm visiting my sisters family who are living in Chelsea.
Microsurfer
Microsurfer
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223 posts
24 Aug 2025 5:32am
Jeez those are cheap. Looks like none in stock though- superseded? I wondered if there were any in their retailers around the country then remembered it's Gong.
colas
colas
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5388 posts
24 Aug 2025 11:23am
Microsurfer said..
Jeez those are cheap. Looks like none in stock though- superseded?


A lot were sold, I guess they wait for restock. As you can see the site lists the superseded 2024 (deep blue) and current 2025 (light blue) models
colas
colas
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24 Aug 2025 5:36pm
Clarky, note that if you don't plan to go the Gong depot, you can have them deliver the board to a depot of the transport company ("Geodis", they have one depot on in each French department). You then have about 10 days to fetch it there.
Clarky
Clarky
QLD
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QLD, 295 posts
26 Aug 2025 6:07am
Thanks for the tip Colas. I had a look where they are and wasn't planning on heading the far north.
Napnap
Napnap
110 posts
110 posts
26 Aug 2025 5:32am
Chelsea is a bit 'inland'. Hope you have a great trip.
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