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CLASSIFIED - SECRET FILES by MATTA
CLASSIFIED - SECRET FILES by MATTA
The shaper Nuno Matta launched a new project to continue to develop and upgrade the performance skills of his surfboards, Classified - Secret Files, it’s a secret program where innovations and new techniques are used to create new models from the knowledge and creativity of the shaper tested by the best surfers to get the final inputs. The final model just get public when the new shape fits all the needed requests from the surfers.
“With this new project I bring MATTA surfers for the leading role of the shaping process, I want them to get involved with the brand, bringing new inputs to the production line, and together we’ll better answer the present demand.”, said Nuno Matta.
For Justin Becret: “To improve our surfing we also need to improve and try different shapes to better match the different conditions we might get while competing. I’m looking forward to start with this new project where I’ll also be able to give the needed inputs to get the best shape. My new test model is just arriving, so let’s start with it.”
“The relationship with the shaper it’s crucial to get the best surfboard on my feet, with Nuno Matta the communication have always been easy and now I feel even more confident for being able to test and to give my feedback before the surfboard goes to the market.”, said Sam Piter.
At the moment MATTA counts with near 20 different models to better answer all kind of demands, but in the near future more models will be available with the quality label given by the committee, MATTA Team Riders, from this Classified Project.
Stay tuned, more news about the Classified - Secret Files by MATTA very soon.
SMARTech included on the Sustainable Surf
MATTA SMARTech surfboards included on the Sustainable Surf Program
Sustainable Surf is a non-profit charity organization based in California, founded by entrepreneurs Michael Stewart and Kevin Whilden, their mission is to be the catalyst that transforms surf culture into a powerful force for protecting the ocean playground.
MATTA is the new partner of the ECOBOARD project program, a project that helps the board riding community to build, buy and ride high-performance sustainable boards. A social transformation program, which educates and engages individuals about the environmental impacts of their lifestyle through the lens of their board. ECOBOARD project is focussed on reducing carbon footprints, increasing the use and reuse of renewable, recycled and recycled inputs, and reducing toxicity within the manufacturing process.
All the MATTA SMARTech surfboards will be marked with an “eco-label” from Sustainable Surf that guarantees that you are using an ECOBOARD.
For some time that Nuno Matta is focus in recycling projects in his factory. You can find all kind of waste on a surf factory. To have a new surfboard a track of waste is left behind, just need some creativity and environmental care to make use of those waste materials.
Besides the SMARTech ECOBOARDS, It’s already known the recycling program used by MATTA, by collecting waste EPS Foam to pack the boards and to turn it directly into a new surfboard blank.
There’s also the Upcycle Surfboard by MATTA for Vissla where Nuno built a surfboard from trash with plastic bottles, milk packs, cardboard box, EPS box, newspapers, trash fiber and resin from the rack. This recycled surfboard was finalist of the Vissla Creators Contest and the surfboard was exposed on the Prize Ceremony in California: MATTA for Vissla
As a member of the Sustainable Surf, MATTA aims to spread the word for the protection of the Oceans. So all MATTA surfboards with SMARTech construction have a Sustainable Surf ECOBOARD label that guarantee that the SMARTech surfboard follows an ecologic method approved by Sustainable Surf Organization.
MATTAfactory Recycling Projects
https://www.matta.surf/mattashapes/recycling/
LINKS
https://www.matta.surf/smart-tech/
http://www.sustainablesurf.org/ecoboard/manufacturer/matta-surfboards/
https://www.matta.surf/mattashapes/recycling/
https://vimeo.com/181789589
First you need to care then you need to act.
WQS CAPARICA PRO powered by MATTA
WQS CAPARICA PRO powered by MATTA
The open of the European leg will take place in Costa da Caparica, Portugal, between 10 and 15 of April. Caparica Pro Powered by MATTA, A WQS 1000 event (men and women), will bring some of the best surfers worldwide to this Portuguese prime beach break.
“For MATTA this is a big step and in a certain way represents the brand success and great acceptance from our public. Our factory is based in Portugal but since day one we worked to have a demand without borders, shaping surfboards for all European and worldwide surfers who are looking for quality and innovation in their surfboards. Being part of a WQS event makes all the sense for our global strategy.”, said Nuno Matta.
Caparica Pro powered by MATTA it’s part of Caparica Primavera Surf Fest, a festival that distinguishes itself by presenting high performance surfing by day and the best national music by night. Some of Portugal’s finest, in six amazing venues with 21 artists and DJ’s.
LINKS
https://www.matta.surf/events/wqs-caparica-pro-powered-by-matta/
http://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2017/mqs/1819/caparica-pro
http://www.caparica-primaverasurffest.pt/
Eugenio Barcelloni - Mexico
I arrived in Mexico a couple of months ago and I first discovered the right point breaks in the wild south coast of Oaxaca State until I fell in love with the greatest wave of Mexico, Puerto Escondido. Mexico has a lot of interesting things, the ancient culture of the natives with their stunning pyramids and the tasty spicy food. The beach of Zicatela has really powerful waves, the surf is intense and you better have a strategy when you go out there in the big days.
It’s a different surf and you really feel the competitivity of the big wave riding, you have to be patient and wait for a long time for the right wave until it will suddenly come to you.
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instagram – @eugenio_barcelloni
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WSL Pro Junior Coruña – 2016
MATTAshapes Volume Calculator
MATTAshapes Volume Calculator
Now you can check all the VOLUMES of your boards. We have it available at http://matta.surf/volume-calculator/ , a tool where you can put the model and the measures you want and it will give you the exact volume of the board you have chosen.
What is Volume?The volume of your board is a measurement of the total amount of space that your board occupies. If your board was a perfect cube, then a simple length x width x height calculation would be all we’ll need. However, as your board is full of curves and concaves, the whole thing is a little more complicated. In the past, the only way of knowing, was to dunk your board in a bath, and see how much water was displaced and this is why we normally measure surfboard volume in Cubic Litres rather than Cubic Inches.
Why is Volume Important?Volume matters because it gives us a realistic idea of how big our boards are. Ever since the “Retro Revolution” of the early 2000’s, people have been riding an increasingly diverse range of surfboards, and now the standard 3 dimensions (length, width and thickness) don’t give us enough information to decide if a board will work for us or not, and you can shape 3 boards with the same dimensions, that look and surf very differently.
If you’re surfing in warm water and good waves, the lower end of the scale is recommended. If you’re surfing in poor conditions, looking for help in crowded situations, or wearing thick wetsuits, lean towards the higher end of the range that you fall into.
MATTAshapes Factory Tour
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MATTAshapes Factory Tour
Have you seen our factory? Here is a little tour showing where all your boards are made!
//Filmed: Tomás Loureiro.
//Edited: Tomás Loureiro.
//Filmed with: Panasonic G6.
Matta Shapes - Casos de sucesso
Matta Shapes - Casos de sucesso
Nuno Matta começou o seu percurso como um dos mais bem sucedidos e conhecidos surfistas portugueses nos anos 90, altura em que fez também as primeiras experiências no mundo do shape.
20 anos depois, a Matta Shapes (que já tinha formado há alguns anos) ergue-se com mais experiência e confiança do que nunca, servindo uma série de surfistas de renome e oferecendo uma enorme oferta de diferentes pranchas a quem as procura.
MATTAshapes X Creatures of Leisure Test Drives
MATTAshapes fortify their partnership with Creatures of Leisure. From now on our Mobile Surfboard test center will have the fins, leash and pads of Creatures of Leisure.
So, when you see the MATTAshapes van you can ask for a board or fins to go surf.
THANK YOU CREATURES OF LEISURE FOR ALL THE SUPPORT
