a look at the aquatic life from the surf mat point of view
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Water
"In the ocean or in a glass cool clear water is such a gas"
One of the reasons I like the mat is that you are in the water much more.
There is a sensuality to being totally immersed in water that just makes everything better
A lot more of the body surf or hand plane feeling to it.
And that's a good feeling to know
Still working on the core ideals for the mat meets
Basically I'd like everyone that really surfs to take back the activity / lifestyle / art from the big gigantic corporations that are using it to sell t-shirts to kids from the Midwest
(For the record I have nothing against kids, t-shirts or the Midwest)
How that will work exactly I don't know
Occupy the Beach?
I'm sure it's been done
What I have so far is multiple gatherings of friends and friendly strangers to meet at the beach and share in the surfing experience.
I think a method of combatting the modern notion of surfing that those "companies" promote is to encourage as many people as possible to share each wave together removing the competitive I own the wave mentality that is now so pervasive!
Tips From The Pros ... Hyper Inflation !!!
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(Mat Max, Hard At Work)
The Virtues Of Hyperinflation
After months of weak waves that called for low inflation matting, the surf
picked up today with ...
Video Shot With Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
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Nate T's comment on the post (below) about my new camera: "…taken my first
day playing with the RX100 video capture mode.
Primitive Pond Ice Curling from t...
MP's Mum
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There's a really nice little interview by Michelle Lockwood with Michael
Petersen's Mum over at Big Sky Wire, conducted on the 1st Anniversary of
MP's pas...
Pole-Fin Sled – Initial Review
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Ok, I’ve ridden this thing several times now, and have formulated a few
thoughts based on my experiences thus far. For an overview of the Pole-Fin
concept...
5'0" & 5'3" Mandala Surfboards
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These are surfboards shaped by Manuel Caro.
These are the Superchunks for all you chunky monkeys out there.
The little brown one is 5'0" x 22" x...
Maalaea Sunday Night
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I can see this break 15 miles away from my living room window up on the
hill. When there's a hint of whitewater I know there's surf. I was
handling st...
One Lone Swordsman
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New Broadsword, and punch #3 on the Sandwich Club Card for SC shredder Mike.
This was my second-to-last blank from a batch of US Blanks that had
insanely da...
blue house farm
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If you eat organic food in California, it likely comes from a place like
this: Blue House Farm in Pescadero, a 30 acre organic farm run by Ryan
Casey et...
Separation
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“He has been living in terror; but now it gives way to smooth, dull shores
of sadness. Terror is mobile, sadness stagnant. Like water in a vase…” * -
Dan F...
some fun ones!
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i love sliders point. fun waves today. nice water. bing feral pig working
well...as usual! nice cutbacks. it was great to feel a little push.
Squiz Stix
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[image: black-2]
After Saturdays dismal swell display, the forecast was for a slight
increase for the
Sunday…….Happy Mothers Day!!
My mother lives in P...
Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama
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Each of the women in this photo is both a skater and a mom. On Mother's
Day, a bunch of skateboarding moms and chicks (without kids) convened to
celebrate...
Mothering
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It is Mother’s Day. Yesterday I wandered out to create an image that would
be illustrative, which I could use as a thank you note through our Ocean
Lovers ...
SDSFF FILMMAKER INTERVIEW TAKE 6: ELISA BATES
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MY BREAKFAST WITH ELISA
Elisa has been really busy so it was nice to meet up over breakfast, relax
and chat for a few hours about her film AWAY, film fest...
Pendoflex 6′8″ Double-winger
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Hi there! Steve built this beautiful 6′8″ Pendoflex Double-winger swallow
tail for Mr. E. and waves on the central coast. Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
2nd Tube Ride Entry Update
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Chad Stickney has recompiled the footage he initially sent me me to include
all of the best tube tube rides he has scored this year. I have replaced
the ...
Stick Figures Shadow-Boxing in Your Head
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Pictures, pictures, pictures. Drawlings, drawlings, drawlings.
"Because you can't, you won't and you DON'T STOP!"
An Eye For The Eye
Eye/Hand Grasping ...
“Skull Flowers”
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Medium: Archival Ink on Bristol
Size: image - 9" x 9" paper - 10.5" x 10.5"
Year: 2013
Price of Original Drawing: $495 (framed) - Contact for details or t...
A week without surfing
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Ok I remember when that was no big deal.. But I have not gone over a week
in a while it seems!
So am having withdrawals..
Checked surf at Blackies on Tuesd...
opening day
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Rockaway Taco is open for business today. new yorkeƱos go to the beach.
grab a taco. give andrew and the boys a smile, a shaka and a hug. the
mexican conti...
Alan Constable|Ten Cameras
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Alan Constable shop exhibit begins this weekend at South Willard, join us
for Bob's Donuts on Saturday afternoon if you are in LA.
*details and works*~ here.
Making Progress With Noah Johnson
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*Noah Johnson is part of a growing cadre of eco-conscious entrepreneurs
who are trying to change the way consumer goods and global commerce are
p...
Display at the Conran UK Shop
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Display at The Conran Shop UK store. Complete with Doug Walker's short film
playing! Thanks David Woodman for sending us these! Thank you to the Conran
...
Still alive :)
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Although it has been pretty quiet here, i am still alive.
Most of the action, music wise that it, is going on here, in case you are
interested:
Http://www...
Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile 2013 Teaser
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Here’s a little preview of what to expect in this year’s Quiksilver
Ceremonial competition which is to be held in Chile.
The post Quiksilver Ceremonial C...
Happy - Art Trading
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Alessandra Mello made art cards for me
A friend of mine and I traded art with each other. We planned it two
months ago and met up this weekend to trade. M...
english long bows
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*here is a project I have meaning to do for long time. I have shot archery
from the age of 10. my father taught archery 50 year ago at the rec center
I use...
A set for the Florance Family
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Last month we were informed that the Florance boys were frothing over one
of our Handplanes and wanted a grip. We were stocked to make this set and
know th...
on freeness
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on that path. yes that one. you the one where you dunked that guy three
times and sent him in – tail between his legs. he was lucky a next guy
didn’t get a...
Hi I'm Jersey Pete (peter misson)
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I live in Cannes in the South of France surf the Atlantic & Mediterranean,
yes there is surf in the Med in winter. My mat quiver is 4GF Standard,
Tracker R...
Better Late...
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Honored and really quite stoked to write a hefty little feature about Steve
Pendo for SLIDE. He and his design work are totally unique and inspiring.
I'm...
Salmon Theory
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Are you committed enough to surfing to endure this kind of experience in
order to get your stoke on? Casey Lockwood shares his thoughts on what it
is like ...
Gone
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Friends, like most of the iconic structures around the Noosa Shire, this
Blog will soon be demolished.
It's replacement is *Modyssey* (modern + odyssey)
P...
The UKMS Forum is BACK!
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-----------------Hello there.As you may be aware, I recently had my Google
account hacked meaning I lost access to the UKMS blog. After some internal
chit-...
Scenes from a Day of Magic in North Cornwall
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My fellow Surfmat riders and I had a get together recently (details HEREand
HERE). Here are a few shots from the day. As always, click to enlarge and I
hop...
TURTLE BAY RESORT ANNOUNCES PI’I MAI KANALU
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Turtle Bay Resort is thrilled to announce the implementation of a
wood-shaped surfboard course led by Hawaiian craftsman Tom “Pohaku” Stone
beginning in th...
All rise…
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I took down the Mat Movie Forum today. I doubt it will be deeply missed
*sniff*, but if you want to pause for a moment of silence, now is your
chance. Actu...
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
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I'm back. And, in the words of James Brown, "Papa's got a brand new bag."
That's right. In the last few months, I've gotten into riding *bags*... of
air. ...
Surf Swap for the Last Saturday of the Month!
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Looking for a good deal on a used surfboard, vintage surf/skate goods,
clothing? Got something to sell? If you have something to sell, email is at
info@she...
Featured: Kevin Roche
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kevinrochephotography.wordpress.com
Kevin is a seriously talented photographer and all around great human
being. I love his work in general but the thing...
Waving goodbye!
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Waveriders has come to a shuddering stop since I discovered surf mats. So
this is the last post and one in which I say goodbye to all you good folks
who h...
I Paddle for the Monotony
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Standing in the registration line for a paddleboard race a few years ago, I
was talking to the guy behind us in line. He asked me what class I
paddle. I ...
Waves
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A wave lasts only moments
but underneath another one is always to be born.
This isn't the Tao of people but of waves.
As a student of people, waves, the Ta...
Guthrie
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My computer isn't working so hot which makes posting a drag. I've taken
heaps of pictures and hope to have some of them up soon.
'I hate a song that make...
2 comments:
Some people try to avoid their "inner child" I got mine a surf mat and fins
I think a method of combatting the modern notion of surfing that those "companies" promote is to encourage as many people as possible to share each wave together removing the competitive I own the wave mentality that is now so pervasive!
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