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If you’re looking for a tough, reliable surfboard bag without spending a fortune, the Northcore Addiction Shortboard / Fish Surfboard Bag is built for exactly that. Designed to fit shortboards and fish shapes from 6'0 to 7'0, it offers solid everyday protection for getting your board to the beach, storing it between surfs and travelling to your favourite breaks.
The Addiction combines a rugged 600D outer construction with 5mm padding, giving your board a useful layer of protection while keeping the bag practical and affordable. The waterproof lining helps protect against wet conditions, while the reflective base adds extra visibility when you're loading up early or heading home after a late session.
The Northcore Addiction is a straightforward, hard-wearing shortboard surfboard bag designed for regular use. The 5mm padded construction provides protection without making the bag unnecessarily bulky, while the included carry sling and handle give you flexible options when carrying your board.
Whether you're heading down to your local break, keeping your board protected in the van or looking for an affordable day bag, the Addiction is a practical choice.
The Northcore Addiction Shortboard / Fish Bag is ideal for surfers who want reliable everyday protection for a shortboard or fish surfboard without the price tag of a premium travel bag. It's particularly suited to local surf sessions, transporting your board in the car or van, and general board storage.
A properly useful everyday surfboard bag from Northcore. The Addiction keeps things simple: tough 600D construction, 5mm padding, waterproof lining and practical carrying options. If you want a dependable day bag for your shortboard or fish without overcomplicating things, this ticks the important boxes.
Product: Northcore Addiction Shortboard / Fish Surfboard Bag
Available Sizes: 6'0 – 7'0
Internal Width: 24"
Construction: Tough 600D material
Padding: 5mm
Lining: Waterproof
Carry Options: Carry sling and handle
Base: Reflective
Recommended Use: Shortboards and fish surfboards
The Addiction Shortboard / Fish Bag is available in sizes from 6'0 to 7'0.
The bag features 5mm padding throughout the body, providing protection for everyday transport and storage.
It features a waterproof lining, helping protect your board and the inside of the bag from wet conditions.
The Addiction is primarily designed as a practical day bag for everyday surf use. It provides useful protection for transporting and storing your board, but its specification is aimed more at regular use than heavy-duty airline travel.
The bag is designed for shortboards and fish-style surfboards, with sizes available from 6'0 to 7'0.
Yes. The Northcore Addiction includes a carry sling, as well as a traditional carry handle.
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International - Calculated at checkout based on location
Standard UK
Most items on our store incur a postage fee and will be automatically added to your order at checkout. Our shipping costs vary according to the item chosen and will be displayed at checkout after you have entered you shipping address.
You will be able to view any postage charges in your order summary before committing to buy. Our regular UK delivery is either via Evri Courier or Royal Mail. Although some items may arrive via APC Courier, or DPD depending on size etc.
Delivery estimates for these services are approx 2-3 working days from dispatch (handling time approx 1 working day), and the price of this postage will be visible at checkout.
Surfboards Domestic UK
Standard UK (England, Wales, Scottish Lowlands)
Surfboards are not covered in standard shipping, simply due to their size and weight. We have a variable shipping cost for Surfboards and this is added at checkout once a customer address has been added.
As a guide, prices start from £17.50 for most foam surfboards. Maximum current price is approx £25 UK Mainland.
Surfboards are shipped via DX Freight or Parcelforce and delivery estimate for this service is 2 working days from dispatch.
We use a selection of UK couriers for domestic delivery. The vast majority of our items are dispatched via the Evri courier service. A tracking ID will be automatically sent to your email after dispatch. Check your inbox for our dispatch confirmation email. Follow progress of your parcel using the tracking link supplied in this email.
Dispatch Time - We aim to dispatch all orders within approx 2 working days from the date of order. Delivery estimate is added to this 'dispatch time' to give you estimated date of delivery.
'Made to order' items such as T-Shirts and Hoodies, have a lead time of approx 6 working days plus delivery times. If you're unsure, just drop us a message and we'll be happy to offer you further info.
Further Info
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A card may be left to advise this to you, or to confirm that the parcel has been returned to the local depot. You can then contact them to arrange collection or to schedule a new delivery date.
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Bob Gnarly Surf Ltd
78 Hylton Road
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