Developed in 1933, the
air filled surf mat was an Australian invention. It predated all of the
modern surfboard design and history that we know today.
Krypt is proud to carry
on the development of this uniquely Australian surf craft, which is at the
cutting edge of high performance surfing, into the 21st century.
The Krypt MT5 Surf Mat
is designed by surf mat master Mark Thomson. This 5th generation design is the product of 10 years design experimentation and
development, The MT5 sets
the standard for advanced fabrics in modern surf mat design and construction.
The MT5 surf mat is made from an
ultra thin, lightweight, Hi-Tech military fabric that is incredibly strong
and durable. Each surf mat features a self-sealing one-way valve that is
unique to Krypt Surf Technology.
In waves that are 1
foot to 10 feet, the Krypt MT5 is a super intuitive and exciting surf mat to
ride. It has fantastic grip on the water, which allows for incredible speed,
awesome power and extended projection through each turn.
This combination of
speed and control makes the MT5 the most advanced production surf mat ever
made. This ultra modern surf mat is a high performance surf craft
guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you surf.
The future of surf mats
has arrived.
The KRYPT MT5, Surf Mat is now available at selected surf
shops worldwide.
The Surf Mat is not
designed for aerials or tricks and is not a body board. It is a high performance wave riding vehicle that, when pushed, allows for
super fast speed runs along the perfect trim spot that each ridden wave
offers.
High speed carving
turns, drifting manoeuvres;
Deep tube rides and
rapid acceleration through critical sections are all part of the fun and
excitement of riding a mat.
Mats
easily adapt to a wide range of surfing conditions.
From long glassy,
perfect walls,
to blown out choppy waves, the mat performs well in all
conditions.
When no one else wants
to go out, a surf mat will turn unsurfable junk into gold.
The automatic
acceleration and high speed potential of the surf mat is unique among ocean
craft.
The surf mats, being a
cushion of air, runs over bumps and chop with comfort and ease without
slowing it down.
Directional changes are
a smooth roll from rail to rail.
Once
your riding a wave, the rider is rarely required to shift ones position and
minimal rider effort usually yields the best performance.
Mat riding involves
learning to change the internal pressure of the mat by squeezing and
gripping the fabric to alter the thickness, buoyancy and rocker.
Once you master these
basic skills, you can experience incredible increases in speed and control.
No need to worry about losing ones mat as the soft textured nylon is easy to
hold on to. A leash is not needed as the rider and the mat are rarely
separated.
Learning
to balance and fine tune the surf mats air pressure to the specific needs of
the waves you ride is part of the everyday fun and variety of riding a surf
mat.
In general, a surf mat requires less air
in smaller, flatter waves and a bit more air in larger more powerful waves.
However, experienced mat riders prefer to ride a softer inflation as doing
this allows the mat to run faster over the water. A mat rider can experience
many different levels of riding performance by simply adjusting the mats air
pressure between rides.
Our new Krypt MT5 Surf Mat has a unique
in built suspension system that absorbs vibration and shock while smoothing out
the irregularities found in a waves surface. We know you’ll find the magic
as well when you ride one of these exciting new mats. They have brought so
much enjoyment to my life that I want to share the excitement and experience
with others.
