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alohahugo
alohahugo
NSW
141 posts
alohahugo alohahugo
NSW, 141 posts
13 Sep 2018 1:23pm
Hi All
I am thinking of a trip to NZ and have a board 9'4" that i want to take over for a mate.
I have rung a few airlines but they are a bit evasive about size they will take until they see the board.
Has anyone travelled to NZ with a board
With which airline
Was there any grief
Any recommendations

Thanks
H
bomberdave
bomberdave
VIC
414 posts
bomberdave bomberdave
VIC, 414 posts
13 Sep 2018 2:00pm
Dont think you would have any hassles with Qantas
Ishie
Ishie
NSW
48 posts
Ishie Ishie
NSW, 48 posts
13 Sep 2018 3:19pm
I have taken a sub- nine foot board across on Qantas/Emirates. Definitely have to check for longer than that.
Helmy
Helmy
VIC
799 posts
Helmy Helmy
VIC, 799 posts
13 Sep 2018 3:51pm
most of the previous threads on this topic seem to indicate a "sub 9 foot" rule.
not sure how valid this is though
alohahugo
alohahugo
NSW
141 posts
alohahugo alohahugo
NSW, 141 posts
13 Sep 2018 8:04pm
Yep Thanks all
Unfortunately the board is 9'4" and short of cutting some off which kind of doesn't work
I need an airline that will take the board but they keep saying "Oh bring it to check in and we will assess it"
Which if you have been to Sydney airport is a pain in the arse enough if they even take it.
If they don't then Im standing in the check out line with a board that I can't take.
I read other threads and yep looks like sub nine foot

see you on the weekend Helmy if you are around

Aloha
lam
lam
VIC
263 posts
lam lam
VIC, 263 posts
13 Sep 2018 8:29pm
I have travelled a couple of times to nz with boards longer than 9 ft without issue with emirates.
lam
lam
VIC
263 posts
lam lam
VIC, 263 posts
13 Sep 2018 8:30pm
Sorry, the boards were 9'2"
Casso
Casso
NSW
3785 posts
Casso Casso
NSW, 3785 posts
13 Sep 2018 8:46pm
Virgin didn't have a problem with me taking my 7'10" to NZ - but maybe that was because they thought it was one of those two piece Sunovas and could just fold it in half.
LastSupper
LastSupper
VIC
370 posts
LastSupper LastSupper
VIC, 370 posts
13 Sep 2018 9:40pm
If your not local dont go there ! You'll get shot at ! LOCALS ONLY
thegreatsup
thegreatsup
579 posts
thegreatsup thegreatsup
579 posts
14 Sep 2018 9:43am
LastSupper said..
If your not local dont go there ! You'll get shot at ! LOCALS ONLY


Haha you been reading the news?
not the case with basically any other 'mainstream' break, and certainly not likely one that someone would be supping at.
just don't go exploring seculuded 'local' land spots which aren't well known
GizzieNZ
GizzieNZ
4103 posts
GizzieNZ GizzieNZ
4103 posts
14 Sep 2018 12:20pm
Casso said..
Virgin didn't have a problem with me taking my 7'10" to NZ - but maybe that was because they thought it was one of those two piece Sunovas and could just fold it in half.


oh no.....took big big impact to do that
GizzieNZ
GizzieNZ
4103 posts
GizzieNZ GizzieNZ
4103 posts
14 Sep 2018 12:33pm
benjl said..

LastSupper said..
If your not local dont go there ! You'll get shot at ! LOCALS ONLY



Haha you been reading the news?
not the case with basically any other 'mainstream' break, and certainly not likely one that someone would be supping at.
just don't go exploring seculuded 'local' land spots which aren't well known


What's Up Benji and Last Supper?
The surfing line up is changing with overseas visitors.
Talked to local surf photographer.....he got years of surf photography history......and a glossy book of his pics.
He says he sometimes gets threatened by local surfers at Mahia........not the young guys......but older dudes.
Hope Benji and Last Supper are old......or that would blow my theory
towball
towball
4634 posts
towball towball
4634 posts
14 Sep 2018 2:44pm
Casso said..
Virgin didn't have a problem with me taking my 7'10" to NZ - but maybe that was because they thought it was one of those two piece Sunovas and could just fold it in half.


Take a Jimmy Lewis next time
LastSupper
LastSupper
VIC
370 posts
LastSupper LastSupper
VIC, 370 posts
14 Sep 2018 7:56pm
GizzieNZ said..

benjl said..


LastSupper said..
If your not local dont go there ! You'll get shot at ! LOCALS ONLY




Haha you been reading the news?
not the case with basically any other 'mainstream' break, and certainly not likely one that someone would be supping at.
just don't go exploring seculuded 'local' land spots which aren't well known



What's Up Benji and Last Supper?
The surfing line up is changing with overseas visitors.
Talked to local surf photographer.....he got years of surf photography history......and a glossy book of his pics.
He says he sometimes gets threatened by local surfers at Mahia........not the young guys......but older dudes.
Hope Benji and Last Supper are old......or that would blow my theory


Last time i was at mahia stayed up the farm at last chance ! Awesome crew awesome spot ! Spittin lefts hardcore! That was late 70s ! mayb I'll get knocked now i namsd it
mike3217
mike3217
VIC
62 posts
mike3217 mike3217
VIC, 62 posts
14 Sep 2018 9:56pm
have taken a 9-4 longboard numerous time to NZ Air New Zealand an Virgin they code share but not for much longer.Sumner seems to be Sup central counted 12 out last week
djt91184
djt91184
QLD
1211 posts
djt91184 djt91184
QLD, 1211 posts
15 Sep 2018 9:32am
LastSupper said..
If your not local dont go there ! You'll get shot at ! LOCALS ONLY


Tell your kiwi mates to piss off home then
kiwibro
kiwibro
WA
175 posts
kiwibro kiwibro
WA, 175 posts
15 Sep 2018 12:34pm
Have been Perth to Auckland Air New Zealand 9' 6" Fanatic Prowave and a Naish Mana 9'5" about 3 years ago and I don't think things have changed much. Both boards suffered minor but annoying rail damage (slight crushing) despite being very well bubble wrapped inside a board bag. You wont be able to travel domestically in NZ with SUPs. You just show up at the oversize item counter with a smile on your face after checking in..by then the admin has been done.
thegreatsup
thegreatsup
579 posts
thegreatsup thegreatsup
579 posts
15 Sep 2018 3:35pm
Sorry gizzie nz, I'm young (ish) at 31 haha.
thats crazy! I'm based up near Auckland where it gets crowded but not really ever local, even as a sup on a predominantly shortboard break I've never really had any comments provided you're not kooking waves or risking anyone harm
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