The Hidden Session

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We have word from Graham Gidden on Vancouver Island and it appears that Phileas is fitting in well. It looks like her kind of surf over there. Like me, she is a fan of cold, glassy and empty so she is right in her element.

 I never cease to be amazed by the beauty of this part of the world. Somewhere I would love to visit myself one day.

Anyhoo, here's what Graham had to say:

[Here are] a few photos from the beach tour this weekend. Unfortunately no riding shots because nobody to take pictures for me. 

Anyway Phileas is happy and had some excellent rides and coverups. I am not use to such a grippy top deck. It was difficult to shift body positioning, but when it was the right spot it stuck amazingly.

The photos are from three different spots and few of the journey. 

This is installment one of the Canadian - Vancouver Island leg. Hopefully I will get you some riding shots and video soon.

Graham

Can't wait Graham. Personally, I am gagging to see some footage of these waves being surfed on a mat. What a place!

Cheers

G

Missing in Action!

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WHERE ARE YOU PHILEAS?!

pHILIAS sURFMAT m.i.a.

The last we heard, our intrepid explorer had left Santa Cruz and was en route to Vancouver Island. The trouble is, she's not got there!

Have the US Postal Service abducted her? Has Phileas' shady history come back to haunt her and seen her picked up by customs?

Phileas Coke Fiend

We want answers!

Stay tuned for news as things develop. Gawd be with you Phileas, ol' gal.

G

Goodbye to the USA

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After some struggles, Jason MacMurray has finally got Phileas out in some surf. Here's what he had to say. 

"Time to send Phileas out of Santa Cruz and packing to Canada.  Interesting run of surf while it was here.  No surf for the first couple of weeks and only managed a short session with my kids. Then, last weekend, we got our biggest swell thus far this year.  Decided it was mat time.  

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Despite the continual paddling and occasionally getting blasted, I managed to secure a few on Phileas, including one that was solid double overhead (standing up, that is).  Happy to report that the mat did as well in the big stuff as it does in everyday waves.  Unfortunately, the photo documentation is lacking.  There are a couple from that session but they don't do much justice.  Ultimately, I was just happy to bring the mat home in working order.

Liking the UTE design.  Probably the best one I've ridden though I have heard rumors from down South of a certain yellow mat that might be the best mat yet.

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As is custom, you will notice Phileas has a few more tats than when it arrived.  That's how it works in Santa Cruz.

Looking forward to your visit.

Cheers."

Thanks a lot to Jason for hosting Phileas. She's spent just over a year on the US Mainland and has been through a lot. It looks like she needs a grip top up so hopefully someone is up for doing that along the way. 

Next stop Vancouver Island. 

Eh!  

G  

The Turn of the Mac

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News from Phileas and it seems that she's hooked up with Jason MacMurray on Santa Cruz. Jason has a couple of G-Mats and a Neumatic or two so Phileas will have plenty of company. Here's what he has to say:

"Phileas is back in the water! Crap waves, of course, but managed to take the kids out for a couple of rides. Hoping for some better surf in the next couple of weeks. 

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Despite the bad waves, it was a nice November beach day so no complaints.

Also included some mat porn for your delight. That's Phileas in a Surfmat ménage a trois with "Self Pleasure" and "Pooltoy". There were two other Neumatics watching on.

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Further updates forthcoming. Hoping for some real waves."

So the trick now then is finding proper surf but the odds look pretty good. Hopefully we will get to see some of Jason in action. 

Cheers  

G 

Jason riding his G-Mat Ubercat in Rapa Nui 

Jason riding his G-Mat Ubercat in Rapa Nui