Good overseas based online retailers?

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Todzilla
Todzilla
189 posts
189 posts
27 Oct 2015 9:19am
I recently bought a Starboard Ace GT and i'm wanting to get a board bag for it. I've got quotes from a few local suppliers for a custom order and am happy to proceed with them. I know that Starboard make one themselves but unfortunately they don't import the board bags at the moment, so having said that, does anyone know of any reputable Starboard retailers O/S that i could ask the all important cost question of?

I suspect it'll be hugely more expensive due to the Pacific Peso at the moment but due diligence and all...

cheers
magillamelb
magillamelb
VIC
627 posts
VIC, 627 posts
27 Oct 2015 12:53pm
Try Jeremy Stephenson at starboard.co.nz

Tell him Stuey from Melbourne sent you...
PTWoody
PTWoody
VIC
3982 posts
VIC, 3982 posts
27 Oct 2015 4:57pm
By all means, get the quote but just a warning (and this coming from a longtime Starboard pimp and fanboi) those Starboard board bags are quite heavy. The 14' Ace board bag was almost unusable, so the GT would be a real back breaker with a heavy bag. For an unlimited board, I would definitely advise a locally made custom bag, with highest consideration given to keeping the weight right down. I doubt you will be wanting to use it as a protective freight bag for sending on airlines (unless you are flying on an Antonov to Moscow) so you don't need it to be super heavy duty and thickly padded as the Starboard bags tend to be.
Todzilla
Todzilla
189 posts
189 posts
28 Oct 2015 7:58am
Good point PTWoody! I've also got a Glide GS with a Flying Objects bag that nudges 25kg when fully laden…that sucks trying to get it on the roof racks!!!

And you're right, it's more for storage duties once a week rather than International travel per se. Thanks for your advice.


Grenfell
Grenfell
NSW
291 posts
NSW, 291 posts
28 Oct 2015 11:45am
mate you're 6'7 and built like a brick privy, 25kgs! don't break nail
Todzilla
Todzilla
189 posts
189 posts
28 Oct 2015 9:51am
6'9" actually…

You're right, i need to harden up, I'll request weights to be sewn in if i go the custom route…!
NSW, 1613 posts
28 Oct 2015 1:36pm
Surf Aids at Byron Bay do great customs for boards that the stock bags don't fit so well.

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