Ethel the Coronal Explosion

Here's a mat for Matt Baker.

Matt has been riding Surfmats for some time now and is one of those of us who have gone right down the rabbit hole. I first met Matt at a certain reef break that we both surf when it's on. It's one of those spots that need specific conditions, so I tend to expect to see him when it comes together.

Matt likes colour in his mats, so I knew he was going to be after some dye. He had already got an idea in mind to go with a mat that was primarily orange with flashes of yellow. We went for a splattery approach and we're both very pleased with it. The combo is reminiscent of the surface of the sun. Matt was planning to name his mat Ethel, but after seeing her he has expanded the name...

Say hello to "Ethel the Corona Explosion"!

On to the mat, Ethel the Corona Explosion a 70/70 RB-JMC. Matt has a quiver of mats and was keen to have a really sensitive ride so we have really ramped up the internal venting (what I refer to as a Super-Free-Breather). We have also gone for a negative elastic rocker so the emphasis is on hauling ass down the line. Matt wanted reliable grip but not to take away from the colour. We settled on 3/4 strips which really let the colour pop. As there is less coverage, I have gone a bit heavier than I might usually, but the mat feels good and definitely not overboard.

I was hoping to hand deliver but our diaries don't line up this weekend so Ethel the Corona Explosion will be heading off by post. Let's hook up soon though Matt.

Cheers

G