i’ve been wondering the exact same thing, and all i’ve heard is “imminently” which means nothing at all really.
The only CV copies i have found are at amazon.co.uk, but i would have to have the region free dvd player.
Does anyone know if my computer would play DVD’s from other countries? Dell comp with PowerDVD program.
Yes, powerDVD can play any region. Good luck watching it on a television however.
Dale,
any chance Howard has pics of Greenough kicking into the waves? It’d be interesting to see how far back his body is off the mat while trying to catch the wave. (and if possible, see how/when he pulls up into position on the mat)
i don’t want this thread to die.
thi s th red will never die.
it may get ah spaed out and
confused with other information,but…
if you stick crystal voyager dvd into the computer you can watch it just fine
the only problem is the chair isnt as comfortable as the chesterfield or the divan this damnable hard upright is a toil.
I gotta learn that off the back of the mat takeoff
the kid caught so many more waves
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seeking the void glidepath light line breathless on former breathcalculating the next chance to go out and the arrival of everybody else’s and my new mat
april on kauai bring your mat
Mats sound very much like flexspoons - or flexspoons sound very much like mats?
Greenough’s last carbon fibre edge board - very mat-like.
The bottom panel is so thin and flexible you can “ripple” it with your hand. Same wave-conforming qualities as a mat.
more on the carbon edge board
http://flexspoon.com/flex/carbon-edge
I’ve been riding my “Project Velo” board at Rincon and I usually bellyboard my last wave in thru first point and the cove. Very mat-like. bending and twisting the board even in the prone position.
Dale - time to order my mat!
Pictures courtesy of the man himself, DS. I love the feeling of speed and the clarity of the water in this one. Looks effortless.
This one looks like pure excitement.
Ambrose,
was that an invitation to Kauai for a mataholics anonymous meeting in April?
“the Path less travelled” – that’s the Panama Tourism Board’s slogan. Coincidence? Hmmm? G - you gotta get a mat to round out yr flexible surfcraft quiver.
why yes it was a covert coded rsvp
…ambrose…
mellville’s comin maybe we can get i’m on a mat…
an herbie might make it this time…cookout at lydgate/anyone?
Sweet pic - Dudley - the one with two matriydas on a wave. I notice GG’s (i assuming he’s the guy out front) has legs up… less drag = mo speed? yes?
Jason,
you are correct sir, less drag= mo flight= mo fun.
GG out front, some aussie cat named Boyd ridin shotgun.
Jamie
I’ll be on Kauai april 6-13. Certainly I will try a mat. Howabout a cookout on that weekend, Sat the 8th or Sun the 9th work better? 2nd annual Sways Kauai…
Ambrose,
How’s the april surf? more Npac or Southern hemi?
Recommendations on dirt cheap spot for one person to stay?
I’m definitely interested in making the journey over…can’t wait to get the magic carpet in my hands
Jamie
kapaa beach house
hostel atmosphere
kauai international youth hostel
hotel?
no hotels…
more interested in hostel and/or camping part of the time.
where on the island are those two hostels? how close to surf?
thanks for the info
I’m kind of hijacking this thread even though it is mat related, but does any one know anything about those Leader fins that have been advertised here? They look like some serious equipment that might be good for matting. The price is not cheap though. The blades are made of fiberglas and on some of the models they foil the thickness of the blade for more flex. Interesting stuff.
Looks as though everyone here is waiting for a mat from dale, including me. Hope we aren't making him work too hard.
S-Sensei: you got a website or pic to see the fins? (Leader?)
It’s www.leaderfins.com. They pop up here on the bottom of the page from time to time. Says they are made in Estonia(?). Pretty cool looking fins.
Can they carve a real turn like a board? Does a rider have to drag their legs to change direction? All the photos are of straight line trimming.
hootingtubes
You can do all kinds of cutbacks and direction changes by squeezing the mat and leaning over and rolling on top of it.When you’re done with your turn you let it go.
Answer your question?
no leg drag necessary, just squeezing the rails to change air pressure, and body lean, similar to bodysurfing. the leg drag only helps to hold in high and tight or to slow yourself down.