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We all love spending time outdoors and on and in the water. But New Zealand has one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer and melanoma, largely linked to strong UV radiation from the sun. The Board Shop’s not going to let this stop you having fun outdoor this summer check out our range of sun protection so you get out there and enjoy all that this fine country has on offer.

  • Patagonia Long-Sleeved RØ Top - Ink Black

    This surf top is made with light and fast-drying NetPlus® 84% postconsumer recycled nylon made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution/16% spandex. It offers excellent protection from sun and wind, and next-to-skin comfort while paddling. Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.

    • Fabric Made of 100% Recycled Fishing Nets - Made with NetPlus® 84% postconsumer recycled nylon/16% spandex jersey; with four-way stretch, a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals) and 50+ UPF sun protection

    • Next-to-Skin Comfort While Paddling - Self-fabric crewneck, flatlock seams and seamless underarms provide chafe-free, next-to-skin comfort while paddling

    • Boardshorts Connector and More - Includes boardshorts connector, thumb loops and key loop
    • Fit Reduces Drag - Fits close to body for maximum comfort and less drag

    • Supporting the People Who Made This Product - Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, which means the people who made it earned a premium for their labour

    • Country Of Origin - Made in Thailand

    • Weight - 181 g 

    • Materials - NetPlus® 84% postconsumer recycled nylon made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution/16% spandex jersey; with four-way stretch, a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals) and 50+ UPF sun protection

    $119.00
  • Patagonia Men's RØ UPF Hoody

    This surf hoody is made with light and fast-drying 85% recycled polyester/15% spandex Jersey. It offers excellent protection from sun and wind, and next-to-skin comfort while paddling. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

    Features

    Fabric Details - The body fabric is made from 85% recycled polyester/15% spandex Jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection

    Next-to-Skin Comfort While Paddling - Self-fabric hood and neck, flatlock seams and seamless underarms provide chafe-free, next-to-skin comfort while paddling

    Three-Panel Hood - Three-panel hood conforms to the head; adjustable drawcord provides a secure, customized fit around the face; brim sheds water and shields eyes from the sun

    Boardshorts Connector and More
    Boardshorts connector, thumb loops and key loop

    Zippered Back Pocket - Rear zip-closure pocket has a corrosion-proof, recyclable plastic zipper and securely stores surf and paddle essentials

    Fit Reduces Drag - Fits close to body for maximum comfort and less drag

    Supporting the People Who Made This Product - Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor

    Country of Origin - Made in Thailand.

    Weight - 204 g (7.2 oz)

    Materials

    5.5-oz 85% recycled polyester/15% spandex Jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection

    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

    Fit - Formfitting

    $149.00
  • Patagonia Men's Tropic Comfort Natural Crew - Buckhorn Green

    Versatile and performance-minded, the Tropic Comfort Natural Crew delivers 40+ UPF sun protection and on-the-water utility. Featuring our modal fabric package that's engineered primarily from beech tree pulp, modal is supersoft and breathable, yet durable for the most demanding hot-weather conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

    Fabric Details
    Engineered from 96% modal sun and 4% spandex jersey, this material is supersoft, breathable and durable, plus delivers 40+ UPF sun protection

    Design Details
    Designed for easy movement that won’t hinder your casting stroke

    Performance Details
    Longer sleeve length with thumb loops at the cuffs provides added sun protection for the backs of hands

    Hanging Loop
    Convenient hanging loop at the back for quick storage and drying


    Supporting the People Who Made This Product
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour

    Country Of Origin
    Made in Sri Lanka.

    Weight 238 g

    5.9-oz 96% modal sun/4% spandex jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection

    Modal sun material sourced from sustainable forests; certified or controlled according to FSC® (FSC-C041246) and/or PEFC™ (PEFC/06-33-92) standards

    Processing done at the highest standards, including minimizing chemical emissions to air and water
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

    Care Instructions: Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Cool Iron

    $149.00
  • Patagonia Men's Tropic Comfort Natural Crew - River Rock Green

    Versatile and performance-minded, the Tropic Comfort Natural Crew delivers 40+ UPF sun protection and on-the-water utility. Featuring our modal fabric package that's engineered primarily from beech tree pulp, modal is supersoft and breathable, yet durable for the most demanding hot-weather conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

    Fabric Details
    Engineered from 96% modal sun and 4% spandex jersey, this material is supersoft, breathable and durable, plus delivers 40+ UPF sun protection

    Design Details
    Designed for easy movement that won’t hinder your casting stroke

    Performance Details
    Longer sleeve length with thumb loops at the cuffs provides added sun protection for the backs of hands

    Hanging Loop
    Convenient hanging loop at the back for quick storage and drying


    Supporting the People Who Made This Product
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour

    Country Of Origin
    Made in Sri Lanka.

    Weight 238 g

    5.9-oz 96% modal sun/4% spandex jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection

    Modal sun material sourced from sustainable forests; certified or controlled according to FSC® (FSC-C041246) and/or PEFC™ (PEFC/06-33-92) standards

    Processing done at the highest standards, including minimizing chemical emissions to air and water
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

    Care Instructions: Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Cool Iron

    $149.00
  • Patagonia Men's Tropic Comfort Natural Crew - Smolder Blue

    Versatile and performance-minded, the Tropic Comfort Natural Crew delivers 40+ UPF sun protection and on-the-water utility. Featuring our modal fabric package that's engineered primarily from beech tree pulp, modal is supersoft and breathable, yet durable for the most demanding hot-weather conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

    Fabric Details
    Engineered from 96% modal sun and 4% spandex jersey, this material is supersoft, breathable and durable, plus delivers 40+ UPF sun protection

    Design Details
    Designed for easy movement that won’t hinder your casting stroke

    Performance Details
    Longer sleeve length with thumb loops at the cuffs provides added sun protection for the backs of hands

    Hanging Loop
    Convenient hanging loop at the back for quick storage and drying


    Supporting the People Who Made This Product
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour

    Country Of Origin
    Made in Sri Lanka.

    Weight 238 g

    5.9-oz 96% modal sun/4% spandex jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection

    Modal sun material sourced from sustainable forests; certified or controlled according to FSC® (FSC-C041246) and/or PEFC™ (PEFC/06-33-92) standards

    Processing done at the highest standards, including minimizing chemical emissions to air and water
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

    Care Instructions: Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Cool Iron

    $149.00
  • Patagonia RØ® Surf Hoody - Ink Black

    This long-sleeved surf hoody is made from light and fast-drying 85% recycled polyester/15% spandex stretch jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection. It offers excellent protection from sun and wind, and next-to-skin comfort while paddling. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

    Specs & Features

    • Light and Fast-Drying Fabric
      The fabric is made from light and fast-drying 85% recycled polyester/15% spandex jersey with four-way stretch and 40+ UPF sun protection

    • Chafe-Free
      Self-fabric hood and neck, flatlock seams and seamless underarms provide chafe-free, next-to-skin comfort while paddling

    • Three-Panel Hood
      The three-panel hood conforms to your head, with an adjustable drawcord to provide a secure, customized fit around the face, and the brim sheds water and shields your eyes from the sun

    • Boardshorts Connector
      This surf top has a boardshorts connector at the center-front hem, thumb loops on the cuffs, and a key loop

    • Pocket Details
      A zippered pocket on the back has a corrosion-proof plastic zipper and securely stores surf and paddle essentials

    • Minimum Drag
      Fits close to the body for maximum comfort and less drag

    Supporting the People Who Made This Product
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor

    Country of Origin
    Made in Thailand.

    Weight
    204 g (7.2 oz)

    Materials & Care Instructions
    5.5-oz 85% recycled polyester/15% spandex jersey with four-way stretch and 40+ UPF sun protection

    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

    • Care Instructions
      Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Do Not Iron

    $149.00
  • Patagonia Men's Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody - Tailored Grey

    Delivering dependable 40+ UPF sun protection and ingenious on-the-water functionality, the Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody features our modal fabric. Engineered from renewable, natural beech tree pulp, modal is supersoft and breathable, yet durable for the most demanding hot-weather conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.


    Fabric Details
    Engineered from 96% modal sun and 4% spandex jersey, this material is supersoft, breathable and durable, plus delivers 40+ UPF sun protection

    Design Details
    Classic hoody silhouette with a generous hood is designed to fit over a baseball cap for additional sun protection

    Construction Details
    Longer sleeve length with thumb loops at the cuffs provides added sun protection for the backs of hands

    Hanging Loop
    Convenient hanging loop at the back for quick storage and drying

    Fit Details
    Relaxed fit

    Supporting the People Who Made This Product
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour

    Country of Origin
    Made in Sri Lanka.

    Weight
    265 g 

    Materials
    5.9-oz 96% modal sun/4% spandex jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection

    Modal sun material sourced from sustainable forests; certified or controlled according to FSC® (FSC-C041246) and/or PEFC™ (PEFC/06-33-92) standards

    Processing done at the highest standards, including minimizing chemical emissions to air and water

    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

    Care Instructions
    Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Cool Iron

    $179.00
  • Patagonia Men's Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody - Tailored Grey

    Delivering dependable 40+ UPF sun protection and ingenious on-the-water functionality, the Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody features our modal fabric. Engineered from renewable, natural beech tree pulp, modal is supersoft and breathable, yet durable for the most demanding hot-weather conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.


    Fabric Details
    Engineered from 96% modal sun and 4% spandex jersey, this material is supersoft, breathable and durable, plus delivers 40+ UPF sun protection

    Design Details
    Classic hoody silhouette with a generous hood is designed to fit over a baseball cap for additional sun protection

    Construction Details
    Longer sleeve length with thumb loops at the cuffs provides added sun protection for the backs of hands

    Hanging Loop
    Convenient hanging loop at the back for quick storage and drying

    Fit Details
    Relaxed fit

    Supporting the People Who Made This Product
    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour

    Country of Origin
    Made in Sri Lanka.

    Weight
    265 g 

    Materials
    5.9-oz 96% modal sun/4% spandex jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection

    Modal sun material sourced from sustainable forests; certified or controlled according to FSC® (FSC-C041246) and/or PEFC™ (PEFC/06-33-92) standards

    Processing done at the highest standards, including minimizing chemical emissions to air and water

    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

    Care Instructions
    Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Cool Iron

    $179.00
  • Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Graphic Sun Hoody - Casting Logo: Thermal Blue 

    Supersoft, remarkably durable and quick to dry, the breathable Tropic Comfort Natural Graphic Hoody is built for on-the-water performance. Combining modal fabric with a touch of spandex allows for athletic movement while casting or netting fish, and reliable 40+ UPF sun protection works wet or dry. Details include a hood engineered to fit over a ball cap and a slightly longer sleeve length with a thumb hole at each cuff for back-of-hand protection. Seasonal graphics add flair. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

    Features:

    Fabric Details

    • Engineered from 96% modal sun and 4% spandex jersey, this material is supersoft, breathable and durable, plus delivers 40+ UPF sun protection

    Hood Details

    • Classic hoody silhouette with a generous hood that's designed to fit over a baseball cap for additional sun protection and face coverage

    Construction Details

    • Longer sleeve length with a thumb hole at each cuff provides added sun protection for the backs of hands

    Hanging Loop

    • Convenient hanging loop at the back for quick storage and drying

    Fit Details

    • Relaxed fit offers mobility and comfort

    Supporting the People Who Made This Product

    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor

    Country of Origin

    • Made in Sri Lanka.

    Weight

    • 265 g (9.35 oz)

    Materials & Care Instructions

    • 5.9-oz 96% modal sun/4% spandex jersey with 40+ UPF sun protection

    • Modal sun material sourced from sustainable forests; certified or controlled according to FSC® (FSC-C041246) and/or PEFC™ (PEFC/06-33-92) standards

    • Processing done at the highest standards, including minimizing chemical emissions to air and water

    Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

    Care Instructions

    • Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Cool Iron

    $197.00
  • Rhino Sunseeker 2.0m Awning V3

    The Sunseeker 2m awning mounts to the side of the vehicle providing quick and easy shade whenever you need it. The 5m2/53ft2 of coverage is provided by a CPAI-84 compliant (fire standard), mould resistant ripstop fabric that has been tested and rated to UPF 50+. Purchase an optional side wall or extension for more covered space or protection from the setting sun.

    Features

    • The Sunseeker Awning is 2m/78" long and extends 2m/78“ from edge of vehicle providing 4m2/43ft2 coverage

    • Made from premium ripstop polycotton fabric with 2000mm waterhead pressure, mould resistance and UV50+ protection.

    • Weatherproof PVC storage bag with rust proof zips for protection when stowed.

    • All Rhino-Rack awnings are supported with a range of spare parts.

    • Includes Awning, mounting brackets, pegs, guy ropes and poles.

    • Optional side walls available (sold separately)

    Specifications

    Package length
    2190 mm

    Package width
    130 mm

    Package height
    100 mm

    Colour
    Khaki

    Coverage
    4m2

    Material
    Premium Ripstop Polycotton Fabric

    Product Weight
    10.3 kg

    Warranty
    1 Year

    Water resistance
    2000mm

    Country of Origin
    China

    Reconn-Deck - Compatible

    Sportz - Compatible

    Pioneer Tradie (6 - series) - Compatible

    Vortex - Compatible

    Pioneer Platform - Compatible

    Pioneer Tradie - Compatible

     

    $469.00
  • Rhino Sunseeker 2.5m Awning V3

    The Rhino Sunseeker 2.5m awning mounts to the side of the vehicle providing quick and easy shade whenever you need it. The 5m2/53ft2 of coverage is provided by a CPAI-84 compliant (fire standard), mould resistant ripstop fabric that has been tested and rated to UPF 50+. Purchase an optional side wall or extension for more covered space or protection from the setting sun.

    Features

    • The Sunseeker Awning is 2.5m/98" long and extends 2m/78“ from edge of vehicle providing 5m2/53ft2 coverage

    • Made from premium ripstop polycotton fabric with 2000mm waterhead pressure, mould resistance and UV50+ protection.

    • Weatherproof PVC storage bag with rust proof zips for protection when stowed.

    • All Rhino-Rack awnings are supported with a range of spare parts.

    • Includes Awning, mounting brackets, pegs, guy ropes and poles.

    • Optional side walls available (sold separately)
    Package length
    2690 mm

    Package width
    130 mm

    Package height
    100 mm

    Colour
    Khaki

    Coverage
    5m2

    Material
    Premium Ripstop Polycotton Fabric

    Product Weigh
    11.9 kg

    Warranty
    1 Year

    Water resistance
    2000mm

    $519.00
  • Rhino Sunseeker Freestanding Awning 2m

    The Sunseeker Freestanding Awning offers over 4m² of reliable shelter, designed for those who need quick and easy protection from the elements. Made from premium 280gsm ripstop polycotton fabric, it is UV resistant, water-tight, and built to last. Featuring innovative gas struts, the Sunseeker is ready for use in seconds—no more struggling with complicated setups. Fully tested for durability and performance, this awning is ideal for camping, outdoor adventures, or any on-the-go experience. With the Sunseeker Freestanding Awning, enjoy hassle-free shelter wherever you go.

    The Freestanding Side Awning is 2.2m long when packed and extends 2m/78“ from edge of vehicle when deployed providing 4mcoverage. Gas struts aid in the deployment of the awning so it's ready in seconds.
    Made from premium 280gsm ripstop polycotton fabric with 2000mm waterhead pressure and UV50+ protection.

    Weatherproof and tear resistant, woven Polyester storage bag for maximum protection when stowed.
    All Rhino-Rack awnings are supported with a range of spare parts.
    Includes Awning, mounting brackets, pegs, guy ropes and optional poles.

    Features

    Colour - Khaki
    Coverage - 4m2
    Material - Rip-Stop Polycotton Canvas
    Product Weight - 21.2 kg
    Warranty - 1 Year
    Water resistance - 2000mm

    Compatible racks

    Reconn-Deck - Compatible
    Pioneer Tradie (6 - series) - Compatible
    Sportz - Compatible
    Vortex - Compatible
    Pioneer Platform - Compatible
    Pioneer Tradie - Compatible

    $949.00