Mat Surfing the new 5 Star General Surf Mat from G-MAT CUSTOM SURF MATS
Okay I have been slack and have been meaning to write a review of this new mat, so here we go.
First Impressions
Beautifully hand made mat that has a great deck grip system built in , so no need to add any extra grip or wax.
The air valve ( Boston valve) is different but easy to get use to, apparently there is a rubber diaphragm that normally comes with the valve but Graeme took it out as people were having trouble blowing air into their mats with it in .
The air valve ( Boston valve) is different but easy to get use to, apparently there is a rubber diaphragm that normally comes with the valve but Graeme took it out as people were having trouble blowing air into their mats with it in .
Slightly longer and narrower than say the Krypt or the 4GF , which really does not make alot of difference as I never compare mats as ' apples for apples ' as there is too many variables in the rider ( height ,weight & style ) and the actual type of wave that your surfing ( beach , reef or pointbreak)
This is a restricted breather , I am not one to crap on about low inflation and what bend you should be riding it at, its all in the touch & feel on the day your mat hits the water , small days , pump it up and the larger days , let them down , again it all comes down to the ability and experience of the rider!
Bonus was were all able to swap mats and all have a ride !So 3 different mats, 3 different riders and 3 bags of mixed air!
watch for the Dolphin cameo right at the end of this video
This is a restricted breather , I am not one to crap on about low inflation and what bend you should be riding it at, its all in the touch & feel on the day your mat hits the water , small days , pump it up and the larger days , let them down , again it all comes down to the ability and experience of the rider!
Our first surf on the 5 Star
I was joined by Neal Cameron and Phil Harper for the early out at Gilligans Island , the surf was not exactly pumping but there was still plenty of push and length of ride for its maiden voyage!Bonus was were all able to swap mats and all have a ride !So 3 different mats, 3 different riders and 3 bags of mixed air!
watch for the Dolphin cameo right at the end of this video
MIXED BAGS OF AIR from adam williams on Vimeo.
Phil Harper below
Finding the G SPOT by Phil Harper
Early Birds
This time I was able to share a few small right handers with Paul Newman, at one of our favorite reef breaks
Vision below
2 different mats and riders
2 different views from their cameras
2 different mats and riders
2 different views from their cameras
EARLY BIRDS from adam williams on Vimeo.
Mat Adventures from Bulkheads Stuff on Vimeo.
Feeling Flat?
now that's really low inflation
Late afternoon , after work surf at Gilligans.
Drove into the carpark and one of my mates mentioned that Tom Carroll was out in the water...so I paddled out on the 5 Star , straight inside everyone and took off on the biggest close out set that I could get , much to the bewilderment of the crew out there, paddled back out and said hello to Tommy as I paddled past, back to the inside again!
Vision below via my helmet cam
Tommy Gun and the 5 Star General from adam williams on Vimeo.
Happy Fathers Day
surfing this left hand Bommie
Scored this with just another couple for over 2 hours, Happy Fathers Day to me!!
5 STAR GENERAL from adam williams on Vimeo.
Followed by a yummy breakfast of papaya , apple , tangelo and mandarin
Plonka
Surfing Coco Pops, one of my favorite right hand point breaks, this time Paul Newman is at the helm of the 5 Star General
plonka from adam williams on Vimeo.
Friday Afternoon Fun
Early Saturday Morning Fun
Super early fun with Paul , had this for 2 hours before a foot boarder joined us!
Spinning Around from adam williams on Vimeo.
Candy Crush
fun in the sun with the 5 Star General
blackrabbitt from adam williams on Vimeo.
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