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So here's a mat that was supposed to be a quick build for Johanna Brebner, before the first order form came back for the new run. Unfortunately, things didn't quite pan out as hoped because I'm really ill with flu (yes I've done a Covid test) and jobs like doing the simple grip job were enough to wipe me out for the day. Don't even start me on cutting out the flange!

G-Mat 319 Surfmat Johanna Brebner RB-JMC

Anyway, she's all done and ready to head to Oz. For those unaware, @brebsy is a fantastic mat surfer and is the Australian stockist for the G-Mat RFT Stock Series @rftsurfmats Jo is due to head on a trip that she needed a new mat for hence the squeeze in.

So, the mat is a 70/70 RB-JMC super-free-breather with negative elastic rocker named “Marita”. Very similar to her last mat, Florence, although will feel different just by virtue of being different materials (it's amazing the nuance we notice as mat surfers that the industry swears is perceptual).

The main motivation is that Brebsy wears brown zinc and it gets on the mat. Dark colours hide stains innit! Anyway, this build has ultimately been a slog given my condition but hopefully a worthy one for the trip.

Have fun Jo and thanks for all you do.

Cheers

G

G-Mat 319 Surfmat Johanna Brebner RB-JMC

G-Mat 220 - Getting Manly

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This is G-Mat 220 (AKA "Bening"). She's the new steed of Manly Beach Surf Lifesaving Club's General Manager, Marc Manion. 

Bening is a G-Mat Ute. 200/70 construction with a deck valve and leash attachment. Marc was after some stability so she has a Sikaflex EBT grip job. The internal venting is also restricted. Being a "wheezer" means that Bening will be more predictable in terms of holding her shape. Marc is a bigger fella so the increased stability balances our against the extra volume.

The leash attachment is there as a back up to the matter's death grip as Marc takes trips to Indonesia. I'm really looking forward to seeing that! I hope Marc and Bening have a lot of fun! 

Cheers  

G