how to build a surf mat?

Turdlurker · August 29, 2024, 3:10pm

It depends on how responsive you want your mat to be. The 70d/70d mats are most responsive but can be harder to ride. Different mat construction for different conditions.

Turdlurker · January 28, 2025, 6:11pm

Here’s one of my newer mat builds. 70d upper and lower with 70d beams and high venting

OSS1 · February 17, 2025, 6:19pm

This was and has been one of the best threads ever posted on Sways. That Seattle Fabric source is fantastic. The technical stuff and the design theory is worth the read even if I never build a mat . Haven’t ridden one since those yellow and blue rental mats back in the day at Avila Beach, Ca. Carry on gents.

dag_goering · March 21, 2025, 4:11pm

I’m curious to hear how your experiences went with your diy surf mat compared to the Krypt. Please update us!

theo1 · April 9, 2025, 8:52am

Hey mate where abouts in Aus are you located, id love to come check out your mats and pick at your brain

Surffoils · April 10, 2025, 6:09am

Hi Theo, I’ve given all my mats away or ridden them into destruction. I’m absolutely sure I have none of mine left. Anything you’d Ike to discuss we can do here so others can join in.

Surffoils · May 1, 2025, 9:55am

And that was the END of that thread.

Huck · May 5, 2025, 2:56pm

Haha I am casually perusing this thread for some ideas / inspiration for an upcoming project, mostly just checking the pics at this point. I can’t pop up anymore at 70 cuz of hip issues so I’m exploring prone craft options (& SUPs)

OSS1 · May 5, 2025, 5:46pm

That Seattle Fabrics is a great source. From what I see everything needed.

Jackson1 · May 19, 2025, 9:50pm

Not yet! Surffoils I’m in Aus and finding it really hard to get the right material, any leads ? Please & Thankyou

Surffoils · May 20, 2025, 9:07am

Good to see you onboard. I’ll let the other do the pre flight checklist with you.
Where abouts in Aus are you ?

Jackson1 · May 29, 2025, 9:41pm

Currently living in Sunshine Beach QLD

Railwaysurfer · May 29, 2025, 10:36pm

Lucky bugger! Beautiful part of the world. My condolences on the State of O the other night!

Alexander_Le · June 24, 2025, 7:25am

Hi everyone. Ive been read this entire chat for like 3 Hours now. Ive understood almost everything like design, glue / prep. Wondering about materials.

Can i just glue the heal sealable stuff together? Dont have much facilities for that welding stuff.

And what materials should i buy? Using the seattle fabrics, looking ar 210D coated Oxnard(nylon) . Its coated in urethane.
Will that work?

This will be my first mat and ive never done it before. Looking to make it similar as possible and may use my friends 4th gear flyer template. Do you know what thickness / material he uses. Cheers all. Thanks, a bit late to the party. For San Diego California