Masterclass Lesson One Learn To Ride a Surfmat

The Surf Mat is not designed for aerials or tricks and is not a body board. It is a high performance wave riding vehicle that, when pushed, allows for super fast speed runs along the perfect trim spot that each ridden wave offers.

High speed carving turns, drifting manoeuvres;

Deep tube rides and rapid acceleration through critical sections are all part of the fun and excitement of riding a mat.

Mats easily adapt to a wide range of surfing conditions.

From long glassy, perfect walls, to blown out choppy waves, the mat performs well in all conditions.

When no one else wants to go out, a surf mat will turn unsurfable junk into gold.

The automatic acceleration and high speed potential of the surf mat is unique among ocean craft.

The surf mats, being a cushion of air, runs over bumps and chop with comfort and ease without slowing it down.

Directional changes are a smooth roll from rail to rail.

Once your riding a wave, the rider is rarely required to shift ones position and minimal rider effort usually yields the best performance.

Mat riding involves learning to change the internal pressure of the mat by squeezing and gripping the fabric to alter the thickness, buoyancy and rocker.

Once you master these basic skills, you can experience incredible increases in speed and control. No need to worry about losing ones mat as the soft textured nylon is easy to hold on to. A leash is not needed as the rider and the mat are rarely separated.

Learning to balance and fine tune the surf mats air pressure to the specific needs of the waves you ride is part of the everyday fun and variety of riding a surf mat.

In general, a surf mat requires less air in smaller, flatter waves and a bit more air in larger more powerful waves. However, experienced mat riders prefer to ride a softer inflation as doing this allows the mat to run faster over the water. A mat rider can experience many different levels of riding performance by simply adjusting the mats air pressure between rides.

Our new Krypt MT5 Surf Mat has a unique in built suspension system that absorbs vibration and shock while smoothing out the irregularities found in a waves surface. We know you’ll find the magic as well when you ride one of these exciting new mats. They have brought so much enjoyment to my life that I want to share the excitement and experience with others.

Enjoy the Ride!