GNARALOO FLOUNDER POUNDER SOFT TOP SURFBOARD, WHITE
INCLUDES FINS. EXCLUDES LEASH AND BOARD BAG.
We recommend surfboard wax with all surfboards, including soft tops. A soft deck is not a grippy deck once it is wet. Wax it lightly before each session.
Not everyone learning to surf is a 90kg adult. If you are lighter, or buying for a teenager, a full size learner board is a lot of foam to push around. The Flounder Pounder is the Beach Cruiser's shape scaled down to suit.
5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED THIS BOARD
- 45 to 59 litres in a shorter outline, so a lighter rider gets proper float without wrestling a board that is too big for them.
- Thick soft polyethylene deck and an HDPE slick bottom, which is the same safe, durable build GSI put in their full size learner boards.
- An EPS core with an internal stringer system keeps the rocker true, so it paddles and planes rather than folding under you.
- FCS compatible fin boxes mean you can start on the soft Fino fins supplied and move to stiffer fins as you improve, without buying another board.
- Vacuum construction with no hard edges and high-density reinforcement around the leash plug, which is the bit that usually fails first.
SIZES AND VOLUMES
- 5'6" x 21" x 3", 45 litres (GSI rated rider 55kg or less)
- 6'0" x 21 5/8" x 3 1/8", 52 litres (GSI rated rider 65kg or less)
- 6'6" x 22 3/8" x 3 1/8", 59 litres (GSI rated rider 75kg or less)
Would you like a free 15 minute consultation to help you choose the right board length and volume? Book a call with Tom "TK" Kibblewhite. Tom has represented New Zealand and won numerous national and local titles in both longboarding and shortboarding. This kind of feedback will be priceless in helping you select the right product.
You can see more of Tom's surfing and coaching on Instagram: @t.kibblewhite and @cleanlinessurfcoaching
HOW TO WORK OUT THE VOLUME YOU NEED
Go on volume against body weight, not height. Volume is what catches waves.
At a small, sheltered beach in waves under about 80cm, the starting point for a beginner is around 1 litre of volume per kilo of body weight. Push that up to around 1.5 litres per kilo if you are a complete beginner, not especially sporty, or still working on paddle fitness.
GSI footnote that their weight ranges assume intermediate skill, so if you are a genuine first-timer read the table a size up. At 1 litre per kilo the 6'6" suits a rider around 59kg. At the 1.5 litres per kilo a complete beginner really wants, it suits about 39kg.
If you are a heavier adult beginner, the Beach Cruiser is the right board, not this one. The Flounder Pounder is for lighter riders and teenagers.
Treat that as a starting point. Fitness, coordination and how often you actually get in the water all change the answer, and so does where you surf. Wave size, shape and power make a real difference to the board someone needs, and a board that is perfect at a gutless summer beach break can be the wrong board somewhere with more push.
We are always happy to talk it through and confirm the size before you buy. Tell us your height, weight, how much surfing you have done and where you surf, and we will tell you which one we would put you on.
WHO IT'S BEST FOR
- Lighter adults and teenagers learning to surf
- Riders under about 75kg who find a 9ft board unmanageable
- Smaller surfers wanting a soft top they can actually turn
- Anyone after a shorter, more playful foamie
SAVE ON A COMBO DEAL
Buying a new board? Why not make it a combo, just use the relevant promo code at the checkout. Please note we review all combos and if there is a better option, or a wrong fitting item like a bag or leash, then we will make contact and check if you want to change that item. If you are unsure what to add, use the chat on this page and we can sort it out with you while you browse.
- Spend $750 get 10% off all accessories and wetsuits: combo10
- Spend $1500 get 15% off all accessories and wetsuits: combo15
- Spend $2500 get 20% off all accessories and wetsuits: combo20
*Combo will apply to accessories on the surf website like bags, grip, leash, fins and wetsuits. The discount will not work with other discounted items or with the board purchased.
FLEXIBLE FINANCE AVAILABLE
- 12 Months Interest-Free with Q Card (contact us in store for manual processing)
- Afterpay available, can be used online
Simple, easy checkout options.
WHY A SHORTER SOFT TOP
Volume is what catches waves, but length is what you have to carry, turn and duck under whitewater. A board sized for a 90kg adult is dead weight for a 55kg rider, and it will not turn for them either.
A shorter soft top with the right volume for the rider gives you the wave count without the wrestling match. That is the whole idea here.
ABOUT THE GNARALOO FLOUNDER POUNDER
Softshell construction, the same as the Beach Cruiser. Thick soft polyethylene deck, HDPE slick bottom, EPS core with an internal stringer system, and vacuum bonding that eliminates hard and sharp surfaces. High-density reinforcement is built in around the leash plug.
Flat bottom, full rail, rated by GSI for 0 to 3ft and for complete beginners through to beginners getting to their feet consistently. The supplied Fino fin set is deliberately soft, and the FCS compatible boxes let you firm it up later.
HOW IT COMPARES
This is the Beach Cruiser's smaller sibling. Same construction, same philosophy, shorter outline and less volume. Choose the Beach Cruiser if you are a heavier adult, the Flounder Pounder if you are lighter, and the Dune Buggy if you are buying for a child under about 40kg.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- It is not a heavy adult's board. The biggest size is 59 litres. If you are over about 75kg and new to surfing, buy the Beach Cruiser.
- Small wave board. GSI rate it 0 to 3ft.
- GSI's own figures disagree slightly. Their spec table and their size selector give different weight limits. We have used the spec table. Ask us if you are on the line.
- You will need a leash. Leash plug fitted, no leash included, no board bag.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
- Warranty: Your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 apply to every product we sell. If you have a question about cover, talk to us before you buy.
- Returns: 30 days to return, unused and in resalable condition with original packaging, through our online returns portal. We do not offer size exchanges on surfboards. Return freight on a board is at your cost unless the fault is ours.
- Shipping: Please refer to our shipping page for current rates. Boards are packed under CCTV and marked fragile, so please inspect yours before you sign. We cannot deliver surfboards to rural addresses. If you are rural, choose a town address or your nearest Aramex depot. Click and collect is available from our Orewa store.
WHY BUY FROM UNDERGROUND
We have been selling surfboards and soft tops from Orewa Beach, Auckland since 1997. Nearly 30 years on the same stretch of coast, and most of us learnt to surf on it.
This is a new arrival, so it has no product reviews of its own yet. What we can show you is what customers say about getting the right gear out of us. We hold 4.9 stars from 247 Google reviews.
"Sometimes in life somebody goes so far beyond what you expected in terms of customer service that, if you weren't a Kiwi, you might even give them a tip!" Patrick Fallon, Google review
"Nick and his team always have a world of knowledge. Always good advice whether you're just starting or have seen many seasons in the water/skatepark." Matt Cockayne, Google review
We stock the Softech range because it holds up in a New Zealand summer, and we will tell you honestly if a different board suits you better. Come and see them at 306 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa.
TALK TO US
Email info@undergroundsurf.co.nz, call us on 09 427 9552, or use the chat on this page. We can sort you out with a leash, wax and a board cover to go with it, and work out the best way to get it to you if you are outside Auckland.
The Gnaraloo range of soft surfboards was designed for entry-level surfers, surf school operators, and anyone wanting to maximize their time in the ocean. Constructed using the highest quality materials and offering unparalleled performance through innovative design, Gnaraloo surfboards are extremely safe, durable and above all else, easy to ride.
SAVE ON A COMBO DEAL: Buying a new board? Why not make it a combo, just use the relevant promo code at the checkout. Please note we review all combos and if there is a better option, or wrong fitting item ie bag or leash, then we will make contact and check if you want to change that item. Otherwise, the best way to get advice on boards is by phone 094279552 ext 2 10-5pm 7 Days and we can chat while you scroll online.
Spend $750 get 10% off all accessories and wetsuits: combo10
Spend $1500 get 15% off all accessories and wetsuits: combo15
Spend $2500 get 20% off all accessories and wetsuits: combo20
*Combo will apply to accessories on the surf website like bags, grip, leash, fins and wetsuits. The discount will not work with other discounted items or with the board purchased.
12 Months Interest-Free Finance with Q Card. Simple and Easy to apply. Find out more about this, plus Afterpay HERE.
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 9am - 3.30pm Weekdays or use our website chat feature and we'll be happy to help you out.
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.
Parcels are not collected on weekends, so orders received after 1pm Friday will be shipped the following Monday otherwise 'click and collect' is available from our store. (Please confirm your order is ready before driving to the store.)
NEW ZEALAND:
CLICK & COLLECT is of course free from our store, just select this option at the checkout and you can collect during our stores opening hours.
For smaller items:
- $10 – NZ WIDE VIA ARAMEX (Non Rural)
- $15 - NZ WIDE VIA ARAMEX (Rural)
- $25 – NORTH ISLAND VIA NZ POST EXPRESS – excludes bulky* items.
- $50 - SOUTH ISLAND VIA NZ POST EXPRESS – excludes bulky* items.
Address Checker - Please check your address to avoid delays if you select non rural and you are rural https://www.addresscheck.co.nz
We use a standard Aramex Courier service to ship your goods nationwide, this is a non-signature service. We suggest under “Shipping Instructions” you leave a note as to where the courier should leave your parcel if you are not there on the day of delivery.
NZ POST EXPRESS – non-signature service, tracking will be sent directly from NZ Post when your order is booked with this service. Cut Off – 3.30pm Weekdays. We are unable to send bulky items via NZ Post.
You will receive an invoice and tracking number in an e-mail once your order is dispatched from Underground in Orewa Auckland. Once the order has been collected by our courier, your tracking number will be live.
*BULKY ITEMS – excludes all Complete Skateboards, Wide Brim Straw Hats, Surfboards, all Paddle Boards, all Board Bags, SUP Paddles, SUP Carts, Body Boards.
For Surfboards, Sups and larger items:
- $49.99 NZ WIDE – Surfboards & Foil Boards
- $99.99 NZ WIDE – Sups
Please note:
- Boards 7'2 and under will be delivered using Aramex Couriers, we advise getting it shipped to your closest Aramex depot where possible. You can check out the depots here - https://www.aramex.co.nz/contact-us/aramex-depot/
- Boards 7'4 and larger will be delivered to the nearest Titus Transport Depot or Depot Partner for you to collect. They have depots in most main centres throughout New Zealand. Or we can have them delivered direct to your door at your cost and can provide a shipping quote upon request.
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.
Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver any large items such as Surfboards or SUPs 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.
If you have any questions, please contact us via our Chat Feature or email us on info@undergroundsurf.co.nz and we'll be happy to help you out.
AUSTRALIA:
- FREE SHIPPING on Orders over $200.00 – excludes bulky* items.
- $29.99 on Orders under $200.00 – excludes bulky* items.
*BULKY ITEMS – excludes all Complete Skateboards, Wide Brim Straw Hats, Surfboards, all Paddle Boards, all Board Bags, SUP Paddles, SUP Carts, Body Boards.
We use a standard Aramex Courier service to ship your goods Australian wide, this is a non-signature service. We suggest under “Shipping Instructions” you leave a note as to where the courier should leave your parcel if you are not there on the day of delivery.
You will receive shipping notifications directly from Aramex once your parcel as been booked for collection.
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@undergroundsurf.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 Surfboards or Sups after they have been signed for by the customer. Inspect before signing.
- We will not refund on any finance sale this includes AfterPay and Q Card. We will only allow exchange or credit unless there is a mistake at our end in shipping or stock holding.
- Should you select an item that is marked as 'Pre-Order’ and pay using Afterpay 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-Order’ you allow a grace period of 14 days from the original date before we will offer a refund.
- 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.
- 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 orders. 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 offer assistance where possible.
- 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 7'4 in length can only be sent to local main centre depots. We cannot send these to Rural Delivery addresses. Home addresses will incur a surcharge.
