Iwa - Heading for Hawaii
/Say hello to “Iwa”, a 70/70 RB-JMC built for Tony Lum over on Oahu.
Tony wanted a fast mat. He currently rides a Neumatic “K-Mat” which for those who don't know are a really hard ride but offer the potential for going really fast. If you can master it. I built one and struggled. Gave it to my friend Ian Wraith who did better. I spoke with Paul Gross a few years back and he said that they are a horrible ride but make you into a much better mat surfer. Uncle George recently said the same and he mentioned that I should build one for myself to really get speed on slop… I’ve chickened out so far!
Anyway, this post isn't about me and my crisis of confidence, it's about Tony and Tony rides a K-Mat as his go to… Safe to say, Tony can ride a mat!
With that in mind we went for a neg elastic rocker and super-free-breather. The tail is a little squarer to let Iwa break loose easily.
Quick mat.
When I sent Tony photo's of his mat he said:
On the name, Tony went for Iwa which is Hawaiian for Frigatebird. A bird renowned for effortless and graceful gliding using each microscopic change in their environment to their advantage.
I can't think of a better name.
Have fun Tony.
Cheers
G