tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post2740742473346319029..comments2024-03-28T12:51:43.585-07:00Comments on SURFMATTERS: Inflation Levels RevisitedPaul Grosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614071361550493917noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post-62199771053234245082012-12-22T20:20:14.350-08:002012-12-22T20:20:14.350-08:00This morning in some overhead dredgy semi closeout...This morning in some overhead dredgy semi closeouts, with my new standard at full inflation (which ive never tried on my fatty), had some great barrels without sliding out. No probs keepin your line and speed with plenty of air when the wave has plenty of power. Horses for courses<br />Steve (sydney)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post-64858637465751939402010-06-06T14:23:59.855-07:002010-06-06T14:23:59.855-07:00Excellent PSA. Or make that Mat Service Announceme...Excellent PSA. Or make that Mat Service Announcement?Festus Porkmeyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post-41655415999542027752010-03-24T01:42:50.377-07:002010-03-24T01:42:50.377-07:00Seems that fully inflated is a bit much for all bu...Seems that fully inflated is a bit much for all but the craziest waves. A bit of loose fabric is helpful to carry speed. And then not much squeezing is required to gain maximum rail grip on the face.Pahl Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09449203526304743394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post-79951298324408709652010-03-23T01:21:31.763-07:002010-03-23T01:21:31.763-07:00I struggle with my XL in suckier stuff given the v...I struggle with my XL in suckier stuff given the volume when fully inflated. I'd be interested to try a Standard. Too small for me but on wedges, etc...<br /><br />GGRAYMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807660409650446761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post-22252063091079914062010-03-22T20:15:38.485-07:002010-03-22T20:15:38.485-07:00Agreed. Inflation is the difference between frustr...Agreed. Inflation is the difference between frustration and satisfaction. Do not fear to add air as the waves get steeper and deeper. More air is essential in gnarly suck-outs. Ride your mat hard in tossing tubes. The drag will equal controlled speed, and the fully round rails will do lots more to hold a line than will sqeezing your mat to make hard round rails. More air is good in juicy waves, as the mat becomes more like a board than an accomodating bag of air, and the semi-solid hull tends to maintain forward progress in the steeps...Pahl Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09449203526304743394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post-22825193327361489542010-03-21T10:58:35.387-07:002010-03-21T10:58:35.387-07:00The beauty is that with a mat you can adjust it! D...The beauty is that with a mat you can adjust it! Day to day and wave to wave.pranagliderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936332444971443669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post-26981106456630162802010-03-21T02:14:28.285-07:002010-03-21T02:14:28.285-07:00I completely agree with this post. Whatever works ...I completely agree with this post. Whatever works is right.<br /><br />GGRAYMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807660409650446761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289837270278241948.post-3501448281049751632010-03-20T22:49:20.993-07:002010-03-20T22:49:20.993-07:00I've fallen into a regular routine each time I...I've fallen into a regular routine each time I begin a session. Especially during this fantastic past winter season, my gut sense about inflation levels has really improved. I blow the mat up to about 80 percent (folds about 35-40 degrees). When it touches the cold water it loosens quite a bit, to about a 60 degree fold. I paddle out that way, maybe catch a couple, and then usually release a little air while I'm lying aboard, in riding position. Maybe 1 second or so. I can feel it wrap a little around my torso. Once I've found the right inflation level, I don't have to change much during a session. It's remarkable how much difference is created by adding or subtracting just a puff of air, just a mouthful.<br /><br />Most takeoffs are super easy on a mat. If I have to struggle to catch the wave, then I'll add a little air. If my ride feels a little sticky and doesn't accelerate smoothly, I'll release a little.<br /><br />During the very biggest and juiciest waves I rode this winter the mat was at about 60 percent inflation. I could crush my hands into the front corners and hug a lot of loose fabric to my chest when things got rough. I liked being able to duck dive and generally manhandle the thing in whitewater.misterdirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397330606862971507noreply@blogger.com