Backdoor Takapuna

Backdoor is a New Zealand surf, skate and streetwear retailer established in 1988. The Takapuna store, north of Auckland, offers over 3,000 new surfboards, including Channel Islands, JS Industries, DHD, Firewire, Slater Designs and Sharp Eye, along with apparel from home-grown labels (RPM, Huffer) and international brands (Billabong, Volcom, Rip Curl, Rusty, Santa Cruz, Vans).

Staff give in-store advice on choosing equipment.