Fourth Gear Fun

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:37 pm

So a couple weeks ago was my birthday (52 thanks). Well, after taking me out for a nice dinner my girlfriend gives me some nice gifts and the last one looks like an oversized yoga mat. I open it and am stunned to find a Fourth Gear Flyer surf mat, with my name on it, signed by Paul Gross. Whoa. Anyway, have had it out twice now and it's a blast. If you want something for small or gutless surf these things are the answer plus they're great in good surf too. Funnest thing so far was stealing two set waves in a row right out from under a lineup full of longboarders. Paul's web site is www.fourthgearflyer.com

kosmicdreamer · Post by **kosmicdreamer** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:03 pm

you got a real lady there.....

skansand · Post by **skansand** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:43 pm

I wish I had a sugar mama

... thats seriously the best gift ever!

I think you owe her some fine jewelry!

now you can share the mat stoke over at http://surfmatters.blogspot.com/

the mat was the call today at the wedge..

K-man · Post by **K-man** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:46 am

Little hollow dredgers in the channel,that thing is the ticket.... 8)

RMcKnee · Post by **RMcKnee** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:21 am

Congratulations KenM.
1957 was a very good year. 2009 looks to be shaping up pretty well too. Ain't it great to be that old and have the same sort of stoke you had in your teens? Skansand and Cappy are right; you are one fortunate son and your girl deserves big props.
Here's a nice tune to cuddle her by.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWs8Ia71 ... re=related

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:52 pm

Cappy, you don't know the half of it!
Thanks Kosmic, she is special, found the 4GF all by herself too.
Thanks for the mat link Matt. This thing is easier to ride and harder to paddle than I expected, could use a few tips.
MrK, reading my mind.
Thanks McKnee, it is amazing at 52 to be having as much fun surfing as when I was a kid.
Gotta say, best birthday present and biggest surprise ever.
And thanks to Paul Gross for making it happen so quick on his end.

randiego · Post by **randiego** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:25 am

Ken, that's a great story, you're a lucky guy. It's always awesome when they make the effort to truly understand. Happy Birthday brother.

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:36 am

Happy Birthday Sweetheart

You better marry that girl I think she's a keeper

sTiLl a gRoM

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:14 am

Thanks guys. Yeah Craiger she's a keeper for sure.

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:59 pm

Cappy your killin' me, again. Glad your getting a 4GF, I thing they're a great thing for summer and for black ball spots. Oh man, I forgot all about the rashes from those old mats. How many times did I have a red sunburned back and a red rashy front. Ahhh memories.

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insert sitar music here

capesurf · Post by **capesurf** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:54 pm

for the mat surfer this looks like a real deal at $29. It's even got 2 fins
http://www.seaeagle.com/accessories/FunStuff.aspx

Bintang Bob · Post by **Bintang Bob** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:23 am

I got mine in the mail 2 days ago....

but, I'm so busy I haven't inflated it yet....

soon, soon.... bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha.....

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:46 pm

capesurf wrote:for the mat surfer this looks like a real deal at $29. It's even got 2 fins
http://www.seaeagle.com/accessories/FunStuff.aspx

Those things compare to a 4th Gear Flyer about the same as a Bic longboard compares to a Flashpoint.

skansand · Post by **skansand** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:45 pm

KenM wrote:
capesurf wrote:for the mat surfer this looks like a real deal at $29. It's even got 2 fins
http://www.seaeagle.com/accessories/FunStuff.aspx
Those things compare to a 4th Gear Flyer about the same as a Bic longboard compares to a Flashpoint.

definetly.....but it helps ALOT if you dremel the fins off

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:58 pm

Dremel? Don't you have a blowtorch?

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