
Boards — SUP, Soft-top & Bodyboards
Inflatable SUPs, surf school softboards and OEM board programmes manufactured through trusted partners in China, managed from Auckland.
South Swell Supply helps swim schools, surf schools, holiday parks, resorts, marine retailers and private-label brands across New Zealand and Australia source inflatable paddle boards, soft-top surfboards, bodyboards and towables. We are an Auckland-managed sourcing partner — not a factory catalogue — working with trusted manufacturing partners in China on MOQs, constructions, OEM graphics, sampling and sea freight. Most board lines start from 20–50 units per model, with samples in 10–14 days and production in 25–35 days after approval. Whether you need rental-grade soft-tops for a surf school or a private-label iSUP range for retail, send a brief and we reply within 24 hours.
Perfect For
- Surf Schools
- Swim Schools
- Holiday Parks
- Resorts
- Marine Retailers
- Private Label Brands
What we can make
Hover to see in useInflatable SUP
Fusion and single-layer drop-stitch construction, 8'0"–12'6" across all-around, touring, yoga, kids and fishing shapes. Full retail packages with pump, paddle, leash and bag — custom graphics available.
Hover to see in useSoft-top Surfboards
EPS core, IXPE deck, HDPE slick bottom, 6'0"–9'0". School-grade and retail-grade constructions with custom branding.
Hover to see deck and slickBodyboards
EPS and PE core options, 33"–45", adult and kids sizes. Leash plug and crescent tail standard — OEM colours available.
Hover to see in useTowables & Kneeboards
Heavy-duty PVC towables, kneeboards and tubes for rental operators and retail brands. Custom branding on deck and packaging.
Hover to see in useSkimboards
Wood and EPS/fibreglass constructions with custom deck graphics. Low MOQ options for surf and beach retailers.
Hover to see full kitSUP Accessories
Aluminium, fibreglass and carbon paddles, coiled leashes, fin sets, double-action and electric pumps, wheeled board bags.
Make it yours — OEM options
- Full-board custom graphics (printed rail tape, deck and slick)
- Custom logo pads, tail pads and traction
- Construction options: single layer, fusion, woven drop-stitch
- Branded packaging: box art, manuals, hang tags
- Mixed-container loading with your other product lines
Materials & specs
- Inflatable SUP: fusion double layer, drop-stitch core, heat welded rails, 15–20 PSI, UV resistant PVC
- Soft-top: EPS core, IXPE deck, HDPE slick, wooden stringer, surf school construction available
- Bodyboard: EPS / PE core options, HDPE bottom, mesh option, multiple channel configurations
- Drop-stitch PVC weights ~9kg single layer, ~7.5kg fusion for a 10'6" iSUP
- Marine-grade fin boxes, D-rings, valve systems and repair kits
MOQ & sampling — the honest numbers
Minimum order
20–50 boards per model (graphics can vary within a model)
Sample time
10–14 days for a custom-graphic sample board
Production time
25–35 days after sample approval
Sea freight to NZ and Australia takes 18–25 days port to port. Rental-grade constructions (heavier deck skins, reinforced rails) available for schools and operators.
Boards — your questions answered
What board shapes can you produce?
Six shape families from our partner factories' existing moulds: all-around (10'0"–10'8"), touring (up to 12'6"), yoga, kids (from 8'0"), fishing boards with mount points, and rental-grade versions of any shape. Using existing moulds means no tooling cost and mixed-shape orders — a 50-board order can combine multiple shapes and graphics.
Can I mix SUP sizes in one order?
Yes. You can combine different lengths (e.g. 10'6" and 11'6") within one production run as long as each size meets the per-model MOQ of 20–50 units. Mixed-size containers are common for retailers stocking a full range.
Can I combine different board styles in one container?
Yes — this is one of our core strengths. iSUPs, soft-tops, bodyboards and accessories can ship in a single mixed container, reducing your per-unit freight cost. Tell us your full range and we will plan the load.
Can I order one sample first?
Yes. A single custom-graphic sample board takes 10–14 days to build, plus freight. Many clients approve printed artwork proofs plus a stock-construction sample to save time on the first bulk order.
Can you print my own branding?
Full OEM branding is available — custom deck graphics, rail tape, logo pads, box art, hang tags and instruction manuals. Send your brand guidelines or logo and we prepare production-ready artwork.
Can you help develop a new board?
Yes. We work from your brief, reference boards or sketches and coordinate with our manufacturing partners on shape, construction and materials. Development sampling is quoted separately and credited against your first production order.
Do you inspect before shipping?
Every order includes pre-shipment inspection. Inflatables are seam pressure tested (held at 20 PSI for 24 hours). Soft-tops and bodyboards are checked for finish, fin box alignment and packaging. You receive an inspection report before goods leave the factory.
Can you ship directly to New Zealand?
Yes. Boards ship sea freight to Auckland (18–25 days port to port). We handle export documentation and can recommend a freight partner for door-to-door delivery, or work with your forwarder.
How many boards fit into one container?
Roughly 260–300 boxed 10'6" iSUPs fit a 40ft high-cube container. Soft-top surfboards load around 350–450 depending on length. Mixed containers combining boards with apparel and accessories are standard.
What is the difference between single-layer and fusion iSUP construction?
Single-layer boards use one layer of drop-stitch PVC and suit budget and rental lines (~9kg for a 10'6"). Fusion construction laminates a second layer mechanically, cutting weight to around 7.5kg and increasing stiffness — the standard for retail brands.
Can you make school and rental-grade soft-tops?
Yes. Rental-grade soft-tops use thicker IXPE deck skins, triple stringers and reinforced rails to survive daily use. Several NZ and AU surf schools run this construction — tell us your usage and we will spec accordingly.
Ready to develop your boards range?
No pricing games — send your brief and get honest numbers on MOQ, cost and lead time within 24 hours.
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