Oct 27, 2023

From Bryan


 Hi Paul,

In the past, I’ve often come across fun looking waves during non-surf travel and had to mindsurf them. I’m traveling in Europe with my wife right now and packed my Fatty and a pair of fins in my carryon. After cruising around on trains and bicycles in The Netherlands, we arrived in Portugal and there’s a fun little right reef point within walking distance of where we’re staying. I’m able to grab some very fun matting waves for a few hours in between cultural stuff. 

It felt great to squeeze in some water time while not even looking for waves. The mat is an awesome just-in-case vehicle to have in the bag without limiting mobility like traveling with a couple surfboards does, especially since we are using public transportation exclusively on this trip.

I attached a clip of one of my rides.

Hope you are well

Bryan


Oct 26, 2023

From John

 


 Thanks Paul,

Recent action from Fiji on the lotus!  10/11/23. 

I was loving it in Fiji on the Lotus! Most fun ever !!!!
 

Mahalo,

John L


Oct 8, 2023

A Mat Meet With Halloween Costumes...WTF???

 


No telling what will transpire on 10/29...but there's donuts, and a 4gf Omni will be raffled off!


                                                 Mikey Ratt getting tuned up for the big event!

 

 Some variations on the flyer by Nick Simich...






Oct 1, 2023

From George S

 

                                                    Bretto on an early Lotus proto back in 2013

 

I tried my new Lotus today in 5ft+ surf and had zero issues adapting. I felt it has more maneuverability / hold / speed for me over the Standard.

I'm kind of long and skinny so the Lotus fits me better. I like having more room to paddle. I feel more planted over the mat through the torso with better feedback from the pontoons interacting with the water = hold. I had no issue with the reduced volume since I had it inflated to just under 90 degrees. Less air = less work to get out the back, and at ~145lbs (including fins and wetsuit) I could ride the 2ft mush all the way to the beach when I wanted to

Perhaps a blessing in disguise that I lost my first mat. I'm excited for more winter swell. I've grown more comfortable in bigger waves so I feel ready. It's just so fun getting LAUNCHED down the line: "3rd gear" I suppose

Cheers,
George