Spawn of Stinkles

Check out Henry Hester’s new ride.

Many people will know Henry. Many through skating, many through surfing, many through mat surfing and some through all three. He's also the guy I named the Hestered valve after (putting the valve under the flange) which has kinda become the name for doing that.

That's Henry though. Henry is a legend!

I've built Henry a few mats in the past but not for many years. He was one of my original customers getting an early prototype before having a couple of better mats, both a retired model named the Glider. Henry's mats had an extra round tail, know as the Glider XR. The first was named Stinkles and the second, Son of Stinkles.

When Mara Laws @maradeldios got her deposit in, she booked 2 spots. One for herself and one for Henry. Initially, Henry asked for a Glider XR but after chatting with Mara, he quickly changed tack, opting for an RB-JMC. I'm really excited to get this mat over to Henry. I don't build round tail mats anymore generally. I'm not into he drag at the back and would prefer to get hold through the rail and bottom more to let the tail break out. Faster mat see...

So, this mat is heading off to join Henry in Cali and I'm really hoping he'll dig the difference. I'm pretty sure he will.

Have fun mate!

Cheers

G

PS what's this mat called you ask? Well, Spawn of Stinkles of course!