Mikey Explains Matting To Conner

 

Mikey from Pack Ratt Records And Junk is the go-to guy in San Diego for all things surfmat. He has loaners, new mats, and holds informal surf meets almost every day at the swim zone in Ocean Beach.

 

In this series of videos, Mikey guides Conner -- an otherwise experienced surfer -- through the basics of matting.

Mat Rider, Caught Inside

 

Felix Gets His First Wave!

 

                                                                    Scott and Felix

                                                                     Photos: Mikey

From Todd

 

1. Omni is incredible! Have only taken it out once but it was a great success. Tossed it in my bag for a quick trip to Oahu for a family wedding. Was staying in Waikiki with minimal swell while there, but snuck out one evening to a weird little wave breaking in front of one of the break walls and had an absolute blast. Was so nice to have something to ride without worrying about finding a board.

2. This $9.99 bag fits the mat perfectly when rolled bottom to top with no folding. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a travel solution. Size and functionality could not be any more spot on, and well made... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H8VJDZF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Many thanks,

Todd

Blast From The Past

 

From Bretto

 

Hi Paul.  

Got the new wave hunting system. All American setup make matting great again!

 

Cheers Bretto

From King Waka

 

 

                                                                       Deets here...

Cuteness Overload

 

Tale Of Two Lips

 

                                                                      Danielle

 

 John

From Lou

 

 

 Best Opening Scene Of Any Surf Movie Ever!

From Amy

 

Happy Birthday to Mikey!

 

More Ruminations From Mat Max

 

Hi PG,

 

The latest controversy Down Under is a raging debate as to whether or not wetsuits actually keep you warm! Of course it was me who sparked this blasphemous indignation. I'm claiming that cold water washing through negates any qualities of insulation. However I am a minority of one. 

 

The rest of the crew here in Gisborne staunchly deny the obvious fact that wetsuits are purely a fashion statement reflecting weak minded group think. Utilizing the afore mentioned theory of surfmatting relativity I suggest foregoing buying that new 4/5 and purchasing another 4GF so as to further the quest for eight-billion sales worldwide. Furthermore, a class action lawsuit against all wetsuit manufacturers would go a long way towards earning enough money to buy the whole planet...

 

Cheers,

 

Max

From Mom

 

From Mark

 

Where Your Holiday Dreams Come True!

 

From Ben

 

From Mikey

Mikey over at Pack Ratt Records and Junk in San Diego is the resident mat guru. Follow along as he schools a newbie on the nuances of mat surfing in his own, inimitable style!

4746 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115   (619) 581-9168

From Aaron

 

From Mat Max

 

Mat Max's Theory of Everything

As I am now suffering a severe existential crisis I am seriously questioning the relativity of things. For example I have seven mats and must employ a double-blind scientific comparison in order to choose which one to ride. Lo and behold, I always make the right choice, because they all work great! The same goes for inflation. Statistical analysis shows that the larger the surf the more air volume is required. And also the smaller the mat. 

You don't have to be Albert Einstein to come up with your own E=mc2 Theory of Surfmatting Relativity to make the most of your quiver. The key element to this stunning intellectual inquiry is to have a mat in the first place to experiment with. To sum up my theory on the relativity of things, I calculate that if everyone on Earth bought a 4GF, Gloria and Paul would earn 8,000,000,000 x $360.00 which equals $2,880,000,000,000.00, making them the richest people in the world! Take that Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos... 

So, let's all get out there and convince everyone we know to purchase their own Paul Gross creation in order to drive eight-billion worldwide sales. Everything really is the all the same but different. Thus, now that you are completely confused by this drivel and bollocks like I am, get out in the water, and come up with your own bogus pseudo-scientific rationale for not going to work on a sunny day. Blind them with science!!!

Max