Black Pearl
/So here's the third in the run of three monochrome mats; a G-Mat RB-JMC named "Black Pearl".
This badgeresque beauty is a 70/70 super-free-breather built for California based matsurfer Johno Ross who lives around San Clemente.
I asked Johno about his journey into mats and he said:
“I got into surf matting because I like to go fast! The quality of ride seems to be in the 8-10 point range all the time. An eighteen inch wave is essentially overhead. You can fly on the water and still do extreme maneuvers. It is cheating! I have never had a bad session on my airbag; I believe that is impossible to happen. You can still feel the speed and glide from simply going straight. Hydroplaning in big waves is incredibly fun. I love riding my mat, it’s the best!”
It is the best mate. No argument there.
Johno is a good mat surfer and was keen to get on a RB-JMC. We have gone for the neg rocker set up to maximise speed. A lightweight and technical ride.
He's up to it.
As I've said before I really do love the clean lines of monochrome mats. Reminds me of my days as a black wetsuit, white board kinda guy.
Black Pearl is in transit as I type. I'm looking forward to hearing how Johno goes.
Have fun mate. Arrrrrrr!
Cheers
G