{"id":711,"date":"2022-06-07T14:03:08","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T13:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/zuma\/?page_id=711"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:48:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:48:35","slug":"zuma-jay-premium-surf-hire-and-surfboard-demo-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/zuma\/zuma-jay-premium-surf-hire-and-surfboard-demo-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Zuma Jay Premium Surf Hire and Surfboard Demo Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here at Zuma Jay we hire out surfboards, wetsuits, bodyboards, stand up paddleboards <\/strong>and all types of surf equipment, and have done for over 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Online Booking – Quick Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The below links will redirect you to a third-party online booking system: Renticy.
Here you can quickly add any of our standard hire items and book them out in advance before coming to the shop to collect it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note, we will determine the sizes of wetsuits, accessories and boards on your arrival and allocate accordingly.<\/em>

Top end surfboards: as these are very specific, please call us if you would like to hire a more advanced board so we can advise and we can sort this hire in-store.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Surf Hire Quick Price Reference<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hire rate<\/strong> for a “Proper Cornish” 24hrs (take today and bring back the following day before 5pm):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginner Softboard- \u00a320
Entry level hard board – \u00a320
Top End Surfboard- \u00a330
Premium Wetsuit- \u00a310
Top End Bodyboard – \u00a310 (or \u00a325 or the week!)
Stand Up Paddleboard (Including Inflatable) – \u00a345
Accessories (Boots, Gloves, Swim Fins, Buoyancy Aids, Paddles, Snorkel and Mask) – \u00a35<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a more in-depth look at what items we hire out, please scroll down to see our ‘Premium Hire Range’ below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, our initial one day hire price is what we call our “Cornish 24-hour period”<\/strong> This means whatever day you hire with us you can return it by 5pm on the following day (for example; hire at 9am Saturday and bring it back 5pm Sunday!). This gives you plenty of time to enjoy your surfing with no strict time restraints. We do excellent weekly rates where you only pay for 4 days but can keep the equipment for 7 days! Large group hire rates are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask us for advice on surf conditions and where to go when you come into the shop, or check in advance by giving us a call or visit our website for live and advert free Bude and Widemouth webcams<\/a> <\/strong>with daily surf reports that are updated every morning:
https:\/\/www.zumajay.co.uk\/pages\/surf-report\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wanting to progress in your surfing or looking to buy a surfboard? Our \u201cHire Demo\u201d scheme allows us to help you get the right board. Prices are the same as our standard hire but we record the amount you spend demoing with us and when it comes to buying this will then come off the price of the board:’Try before you buy’!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Zuma Jay we pride ourselves on the quality of our surf hire, surfboards and surf equipment<\/strong>. All of our hire is based from our main store in Bude, Cornwall EX23 8BR<\/strong> (click here<\/strong><\/a> for map location).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, you can pull up opposite the shop and we can help load your boards up so you can surf any of our beaches. You can borrow one of our car soft roof racks for completely free, so you can take our boards to any beach you want (at busy times, please bare with us).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zuma Jay Premium Hire Range<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We only hire premium quality surfing equipment <\/strong>to make sure our customers get the most out of surfing and time here. Here is a more in depth view of what kind of gear we hire out…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginner Foamie Surfboards<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a320 per ‘Cornish’ 24 hours
\u00a380 per week (7 days)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our foam surfboards or ‘foamies’, are only the best quality we stock. Ranging from the basic slick bottom beginner boards which are fantastic for teaching newcomers how to surf, to higher spec soft top foamies which are more progressive in the way they surf. Don\u2019t worry, we will make sure you are on the right kind of board so you get the most out of your surfing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How are you going to get your boards to the beach? Don\u2019t worry, we have you covered. Park opposite the shop and ask to borrow one of our soft roof rack systems that we can fit to most cars which can carry several boards. Borrow it for the juration of your hire, easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Thinking of buying a surfboard? Make sure you try before you buy. For more information on our surfboard demo scheme, scroll further down and see \u2018Surfboard Demo Centre\u2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry Level Hard Surfboards<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a320 per ‘Cornish’ 24 hours
\u00a380 per week (7 days)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our entry level hard boards are the next stage on from our \u2018foamies\u2019. These hard moulded boards are what we will put you on to take your surfing on from being a basic beginner. Most of our customers have only hired foamies over several years. Here we find that a foamie is like riding a bike with stabilizers. When you have learnt to surf we want to take these \u2018stabilizers\u2019 off by moving you on to a board that is going to help you progress your skills easily. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

(Thinking of buying a surfboard? Make sure you try before you buy. For more information on our surfboard demo scheme, scroll further down and see \u2018Surfboard Demo Centre\u2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are you going to get your boards to the beach? Don\u2019t worry, we have you covered. Park opposite the shop and ask to borrow one of our soft roof rack systems that we can fit to most cars and they take several boards. Borrow it for the juration of your hire, easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top End Surfboard Hire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a330 per ‘Cornish’ 24 hours
\u00a3120 per week (7 days)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our top end surfboard hire includes pretty much anything we sell from our own Zuma Jay Custom made boards <\/strong>to the latest branded boards such as Surftech, Lib Tech, Channel Islands, Pyzel and many more. If you\u2019re more of an advanced surfer or want to try out and experience what a top end board feels like then this is a great option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

(Thinking of buying a surfboard? Make sure you try before you buy. For more information on our surfboard demo scheme, scroll further down and see \u2018Surfboard Demo Centre\u2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are you going to get your boards to the beach? Don\u2019t worry, we have you covered. Park opposite the shop and ask to borrow one of our soft roof rack systems that we can fit to most cars and they take several boards. Borrow it for the juration of your hire, easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bodyboard Hire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a310 per ‘Cornish’ 24 hours
or ONLY \u00a325 FOR THE WEEK!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hire one of our top end bodyboards for \u00a310 per \u2018Cornish 24hrs’ or only \u00a325 per week. Here at Zuma Jay we only sell unbreakable bodyboards and not<\/strong> ones that are cheap polystyrene. We understand that buying better quality bodyboards comes at a cost however instead of buying polystyrene or cheaper bodyboards that will break; save money and hire. Plus have the experience of riding on a premium bodyboard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wetsuit Hire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a310 per ‘Cornish’ 24 hours
\u00a340 per week (7 days)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We ensure that the wetsuits you hire are the correct thickness for the time of year and sea temperature so you stay warm and enjoy the sea whatever the weather. We stock a huge range of wetsuits in all sizes including kids, ladies and mens. Our expert staff will also help you get the correct fit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wetsuit Accessories Hire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a35 per ‘Cornish’ 24 hours
\u00a320 per week (7 days)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We hire everything you need to get in the water all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For \u00a35 you can hire our accessories pack which includes Wetsuit Boots, Wetsuit Gloves and a Wetsuit Hood. Or it’s \u00a35 to hire individually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Bodyboard Socks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bodyboard swim fins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Buoyancy aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sup paddles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kayak Paddles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Snorkels and Masks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Surfboard tie downs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Drybags<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Surfboard fins and leashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) and Prone Paddleboard Hire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    \u00a345 per ‘Cornish’ 24 hours
    \u00a3180 per week (7 days)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    We only hire great quality inflatable SUP\u2019s. Included with the SUP hire is a pump and paddle, and the best thing is that it all comes in an easy-carry backpack! With this you can easily transport it wherever you want on your back or, thanks to its compact size, fit a couple in the car for longer distances with ease.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    We will always try to have a Prone board to demo and hire here but due to their rare nature please contact us before hand to make sure it is available. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Surfboard Demo Centre<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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    Our store in Bude, Cornwall<\/strong> also serves as a dedicated Surfboard Demo Centre<\/strong> which allows you to test out boards, and with our expert advice we hope to find the right board that suits you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We here at Zuma Jay encourage a surfboard ‘try before you buy<\/strong>‘ scheme in order to find the right board that is perfect for you. Rather than assume a board will be correct, we prefer to get it right. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or have been surfing for a long time, we have a large surf hire and demo centre which allows you to try out a wide range of board styles, shapes and sizes to use for as long as you want. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    When you demo a board with us, we charge you the same as our above hire prices but anything you spend is recorded and if you eventually, with our advice, buy a board then any money spent on demoing comes off the price of the board. Even if it takes several months of demoing. This way there is no pressure to buy or time limit to get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    As a beginner surfer we will talk you though the whole process and help you understand what board is right for you and why buying a quality surfboards is important also why they cost what the do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are an intermediate surfer, we find that there is so much surfboard information out there, all of which can be confusing and conflicting. Here we try not to focus on just the technical side of dimensions, and volume too much but let the board do the talking. We find this practical approach can ensure the board you get is what you need.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Been surfing a long time and know what you want? You can still demo with us. As above we don\u2019t want even long-time surfers to spend money on a board that is incorrect. We are open everyday for hire and demo so just pop in the shop or get it touch and we can talk you through it and get you surfing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Surf Safety<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    We work very closely the RNLI in that we are a member of the ‘Surf Hire Safety Scheme’<\/strong> which ensures that only the best equipment and advice is given to make sure your as safe as possible during your session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Wherever possible, always surf at a lifeguarded beach and follow the advice of the lifeguards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Novices should only ever surf between the black and white flags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ask a lifeguard for advice on where to surf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Always have a lesson at an approved Surfing GB or ASI school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Always wear your leash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If you get into trouble never abandon your board – it will keep you afloat. Wave your hand and shout for help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Never surf alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Never surf between the red and yellow flags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Never drop in on another surfer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Rip Currents (RIPS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Check out this helpful video that our local Bude RNLI Lifeguards have created showing how our Summerleaze Rip current works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n