Dale, Have you ever seen/heard of “Surfoplane” mats from OZ? I think they were made during the 60’s and are being produced again. No canvas, just smooth high quality rubber with 2 handles at the nose. There’s a guy trying to get someone to carry them in USA. They look kinda interesting, in 2 sizes: approx. 3.5 ft. for $210 and approx. 4.5 ft. for $260. Let me know if you would like me to dig up some more info.
Dale, Have you ever seen/heard of “Surfoplane” mats from OZ? I > think they were made during the 60’s and are being produced again. No > canvas, just smooth high quality rubber with 2 handles at the nose. > There’s a guy trying to get someone to carry them in USA. They look kinda > interesting, in 2 sizes: approx. 3.5 ft. for $210 and approx. 4.5 ft. for > $260. Let me know if you would like me to dig up some more info. Yes, thank you, I
m well aware of them... in fact, George Greenough and I had a very long talk on New Year
s morning, and part of that discussion concerned his personal thoughts on the famous Surfoplane. The Australian Surfoplane and the ones that I make are entirely different animals in regards to handling, construction and materials, weight, performance, etc. The Surfoplane does satisfy a much wider demographic, one that I havent even attempted to reach. Plus, at the present time, there is also a significant financial advantage for Australian businesses who market their products to U.S. consumers, as the exchange rate is about $.50 to our $1.00. Most all of the custom surfmats that I build are for 25 to 65 year old watermen/travelers, aimed primarily at commited, high performance surfing. My surfmats excell in the kind of conditions many wait all year to experience. You may take a peek at my current prototype on Nels Nelson
s stimulatingly eclectic, www.vagabondsurf.com {ProtoMat}
Yes, thank you, I
m well aware of them... in fact, George Greenough and I > had a very long talk on New Year
s morning, and part of that discussion > concerned his personal thoughts on the famous Surfoplane.>>> The Australian Surfoplane and the ones that I make are entirely different > animals in regards to handling, construction and materials, weight, > performance, etc. The Surfoplane does satisfy a much wider demographic, > one that I havent even attempted to reach. Plus, at the present time, > there is also a significant financial advantage for Australian businesses > who market their products to U.S. consumers, as the exchange rate is about > $.50 to our $1.00.>>> Most all of the custom surfmats that I build are for 25 to 65 year old > watermen/travelers, aimed primarily at commited, high performance surfing. > My surfmats excell in the kind of conditions many wait all year to > experience.>>> You may take a peek at my current prototype on Nels Nelson
s stimulatingly > eclectic, www.vagabondsurf.com {ProtoMat} yup – roll it up, pack some fins and i am ready for anything most people that have not seen or ridden one of dale’s mats thinks i am pullin their legs when i describe the speed and handling…then they either see it ridden, or better yet, ride one themselves. do yourself a favor and either watch one at work or try one yourself – you won’t be disappointed!
yup – roll it up, pack some fins and i am ready for anything most people > that have not seen or ridden one of dale’s mats thinks i am pullin their > legs when i describe the speed and handling…then they either see it > ridden, or better yet, ride one themselves. do yourself a favor and either > watch one at work or try one yourself – you won’t be disappointed! Tim, To quote Kirk Putnam in a recent Swaylocks thread: “… Your mats look killer. If only they knew how FAST those BEASTS GO, it would freak people out…”