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Our Story

Opened Nov 2000 by Noel Smith. Low Pressure has grown from a basic surf shack concept with timber floors and dressing room with iron roofing and trims completed by a classic board collecting. We do have that old school surf shop feel plus the knowledge, support and service to back it up...

Noel in the office - LOLThis is me after a hard day at the office...

I worked for Mackellys Department Store as a surf wear/menswear purchaser for 17 years before going out on my own to start Low Pressure. With the help and support of Gary "Harro" Harrison, the new local business was built from scratch- stocking several exclusive brands like "Harro", "Windensea" and "Platts", offering better value for money, quality and server than opposing surf shops.
Local surfers have been serviced for all surfing hardware needs and body boarders and skateboarders are well catered for. For over 10 years we have supported local charities, sporting groups, schools, and hospitals.
We have progressed the business to carry a larger, more popular range of brands while monitoring retail prices to still offer great value. Low Pressure now owns the "Harro" brand ! The story goes on at Low Pressure with renovation on the horizon and new "Harro" products to produce. Stay Tuned...