G-Mat 49 (AKA "LiLo") - One good turn and all that...
/Paipo by Chris Hartop
So then, let's start with the back story. A while back, surfboard shaper, Chris Hartop, suggested a board/mat trade. Now, I've long been an admirer of his work and am a sucker for a paipo so that deal was too good to miss.
The race was on...
Who would get their surfcraft built first?...
Obviously it was Chris. My waiting list is AGES long!
Anyway, Chris hooked my up with my beautiful new board at the Slyder Cup a couple of weeks ago.
Anyway, I wasn't too far behind (turns out Chris is busy too) and I've just finished Chris' G-Mat Ute which he's christened "LiLo".
G-Mat 49 (AKA "LiLo")
G-Mat 49 - Bottom Contours
For Chris....
So then. Chris is a relative newb to mat surfing but a man with a wide range of experience as a waterman so I'm sure he'll 'get it'. I can't wait to here how he finds his new ride.
Also, for those interested, Chris runs a shaping workshop so if you're interested in building your own stick then take a look at the Love Foam Facebook page.
Cheers
G