Little Avalon Mat Surfing Lessons

Phileas is currently kicking around in NSW with Simon Chipper. Simon has had a few waves and is set to meet up with my meht Rachel Lewis fora session which should get some footage.

In the meantime, Simon got behind the lens to shoot talented bodysurfer, Andy Owens. The following shots are taken at Little Avalon of Andy's second ever session on a mat!!!  CRAZY!

Enjoy

G

The SCUMM Vid!

So stoked that Phileas managed to get down with these boys! Ladies and gents, the Phileas Project SCUMM Sessions....

Of course, this episode is tinged with sadness with the recent loss of one of our own, Eric "Da Bolt" Bridges sending a shock-wave through the mat community. Eric would have loved to have been in on this. I know from his SCUMM brethren that he was certainly there in spirit.

Moto for life... Eric Would Go!

Cheers

G

Fun in the SCUMM

I am so proud that Phileas made her way over to these boys! As you would expect, the SCUMM crew provided a load of footage so the video will take a bit of editing but is on the way.

Whilst we wait, enjoy these photos.

Cheers

G

Phileas looking out over SCUMM HQ.

Downtime with the crew including new recruit, Warren Pfeiffer

Phil H (I think) on inflation duty

Phil H... "Who me?!"

Paul Newman gets snuggly

Phil Harper finding a rail.

Justin Spittle and Neal Cameron. Rock n roll matting!

Mr Style... Justin Spittle

Phileas Project Pt 7

The latest installment is here. After a long spell away, Phileas gets a face lift then it's back on the road!

On she goes to Oz. It's been good to see her. BON VOYAGE!!!

G

Pitstop

Well look who it is!

Phileas has taken a quick detour for a pitstop back at the G-Mat workshop. She's been on the road for three years this month and, by the looks of her, has been through the mill! 

Firstly, the valve has been replaced. I have managed to sort out welding valves in to mats these days but Phileas was built when I was using self-adhesive numbers sealed with glue. due to a combo of hot weather and gorilla-grips, the valve was leaking so I've completely started a fresh. Sealed with Clear Fix so more flexible.

Secondly, the grip was in a right state! It has worn down as grip does over time and people had used wax on the deck. (tut tut)... Then it looks like someone else had tried to top up the grip. Good effort but the sealant had mixed with the wax to make a gooey mess! Yuk! 

To solve it, I've got off what I can and then gone HEAVY with Sikaflex EBT over the top. I'm hoping that should see her through pt 2 of her journey.

So, she's gonna be heading back of to the Antipodes soon. I'm just waiting to see if there is a wee wave for me to have a quick session on her before hand but it looks unlikely. Either way she will set sail next weekend for Oz.

It's been a while since we've had a video. I'm going to bunch all the Japanese and Australian stuff together (depending how much comes from SCUMM!)

Cheers

G