Engineered for warm weather adventure riding, the Explorer AST Pants are lightweight, breathable and durable adventure pants, providing exceptional comfort and protection for riders exploring diverse terrains in hot climates. These pants are the Ideal companion for spring/summer road trips and for the on and off the bike activities, and can be paired with any of the Alpinestars All Terra jackets.
- Advanced Construction: The fully breathable and stretchable main construction, combined with ripstop reinforcements in key areas such as the knees and seat, offers an optimal balance of comfort, flexibility and durability for active adventure riding.
- Customisable Fit: Adjustable knee protector positioning, along with convenient external pockets designed for easy protector removal.
- Protective Materials Construction: Features abrasion-resistant and heavy-duty pants that offer a high level of protection against impacts and abrasion.
- Protective Armour Inside: Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 knee armour and Bioflex Level 1 hip armour provide lightweight and flexible impact protection, enhancing rider comfort and confidence.
- Lightweight and Durable Construction: Built from lightweight and durable stretch outer shell construction with ripstop reinforcements in key high-wear areas to offer riders advanced protection and freedom of movement, with a casual style perfect for everyday adventure riding.
- Advanced Breathability: Featuring a fully breathable, stretch construction for advanced rider comfort.
- Practical Storage: Spacious, zippered ergonomic cargo pockets offer practical storage of personal essentials while on the go.
- Convenient Protector Pocket Design: Featuring an external protector pocket design, riders can easily access knee armour for quickly removal if needed when off the bike.
- Adaptive Fit: A practical long zippered opening at the lower hem makes it easy to adjust the pants to fit over various types of riding footwear, including boots or shoes.
- Customised Fit: Convenient belt loops allow riders to personalise the fit with their own belt.
- Advanced Reinforcements: Stretch ripstop reinforcements at the knees and seat enhance durability and abrasion resistance in high-impact areas.
- Regular and Short Length Versions: Available in multiple versions, including men?s regular and short length options for a better fit.
- CE Certified AA.
- Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 knee armour and Bioflex CE Level 1 hip armour, which provide effective impact protection without compromising comfort or flexibility.
ALPINESTARS ROAD
Alpinestars Road brings you cutting-edge gear for road riding, featuring advanced materials and innovative designs. Explore jackets, suits, gloves, and boots engineered for safety and style. Purchase from Hyper Ride NZ with fast and reliable delivery.
Auckland Same Day Delivery
Live in Auckland? Get your order today with our Urgent Tonight service.
Excludes surfboards. Surfboards travel separately by van and are priced differently at checkout.
Available Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Delivered between 6:00pm and 9:00pm the same day.
Check the zone map below and look for the Urgent Tonight banner on eligible products.
We do not deliver to PO boxes, Great Barrier Island, or the Chatham Islands. Rural deliveries may also take an extra 1–3 working days.
Shipping Rates
| Category | Cost | Delivery | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Clothing & Footwear | $9.99 | 1–3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1–3 extra days for rural areas. | Street clothing and footwear. |
| Standard Nationwide | $14.99 | 2–3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1–3 extra days for rural areas. | Most items excluding surfboards, soft top surfboards, wakeboards, waterskis, SUPs, and bikes. |
| Medium Items | $19.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Bodyboards, board bags, longboard skateboards, moto boots, and moto helmets. |
| Large Items | $29.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Snowboards, snowboard packages, kneeboards, wakeboards, water skis, and bikes. |
| XLarge Items | $29.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Inflatable stand-up paddle boards. |
Bulky Items
Surfboards, Roof Boxes & Large Bike Racks
These items require special transport arrangements. Delivery can take up to 10 days depending on location within New Zealand.
Surcharges
We recommend delivery to a non-rural town or workplace to avoid this surcharge.
Due to high courier surcharges. Consider delivering to a friend in Auckland City who can bring it out.
Additional Information
Rural Delivery Information
Delivery times for rural areas can vary depending on how often couriers service your location. Some rural deliveries may only be serviced once a week, so we recommend checking with your local rural courier if timing is important.
Order Changes
Once an order has been placed, we cannot process cancellations or edits.
Shipping Days
Orders are not shipped on weekends or public holidays.
Tracking
Need your tracking number? Email ridesupport@hyper.co.nz and we’ll help you out.
Support & Freight
Freight Companies
- Post Haste and Bascik are used for orders shipped from Hyper Ride warehouse.
- Orders sent directly from a supplier will be shipped using the supplier’s nominated courier.
Shipping to Australia?
For Australian shipping information, head to our dedicated Shipping AU page.
We currently offer standard shipping only for Australia. All Australian orders are first received at our Auckland HQ, where they are collated and processed for export before dispatch.
$25 shipping plus a 2% import fee. The fee may vary depending on the item.
Estimated delivery time is 4–6 business days from dispatch.
Orders do not ship same-day. Processing and export prep can take up to 3 business days.
There are currently no express shipping options available for Australia.
We do not ship surfboards or stand-up paddleboards to Australia. We also cannot deliver to post shops or PO Boxes — a residential or business street address is required.
Shipping Overview
| Shipping Type | Cost | Delivery | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Standard Nationwide | $25 + 2% import fee | 4–6 business days from dispatch (estimate only). | Orders are first collated at our Auckland HQ and processed for export before dispatch. Rural and remote areas may take longer. |
How Australian Orders Work
Order Processing
Orders do not ship same-day. All Australian orders first arrive at our Auckland HQ warehouse, where they are collated and processed for export. This can take up to 3 business days before dispatch.
Multiple Items
If your order contains multiple items, we’ll collate them at our Auckland HQ and ship them together so your order arrives in full.
Remote Areas
Delivery to rural or remote parts of Australia, including WA, NT, and Far North QLD, may take longer than the standard 4–6 business day estimate.
Dispatch Schedule
Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm NZ time. Our daily processing cut-off is 3:00pm NZ time. Orders placed after this, on weekends, or on public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Tracking, Customs & Returns
Tracking Your Order
You’ll automatically receive a Team Global Express tracking link once your parcel leaves Auckland and is scanned into the carrier network.
Customs & Duty Charges
International orders may be subject to customs or import duties once they reach Australia. These charges are the responsibility of the recipient. Hyper Ride cannot control, predict, or waive these fees, and we cannot mark orders as gifts.
Returns from Australia
Returns from Australia are not free. For full returns information, including how to lodge a return, please visit our Returns page.
Need Help?
Customer Support
For help with Australian shipping, tracking, or returns, email ridesupport@hyper.co.nz.
Quick Summary
- Standard shipping only for Australia.
- Orders are collated at Auckland HQ before export.
- Dispatch can take up to 3 business days.
- Delivery is estimated at 4–6 business days from dispatch.
- Remote areas may take longer.
