Spotlight Series: Redders

From the start of the Spotlight Series, we've always wanted to help spotlight wave riders and the unsung heroes of the wave slide culture world such as the Photographers in and out of the water, and the some of the main guys who help us enjoy the ocean playground, the Shapers. These Shapers are some of the most creative individuals when it comes to seeing how each different shape affects how the board will ride. Every wave rider that has ever ridden a custom shaped board will tell you that working with a shaper to fine tune their wave craft was the best thing they ever did.

Which brings us to this week's Spotlight Series, in which we feature one of those unsung heroes of the Wave Slide Culture world, Shaper of Found Boards, Redders. If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a board shaper, you don't want to miss our Q and A segment with Redders. We just want to say many Thanks to Redders for taking the time out of his busy schedule to participate in our Spotlight Series, so please enjoy!

Name?
Luke “Redders” Redman

Spotlight Series: Graeme Webster

Name? Graeme Webster owner and creator of G-Mat Custom Surfmats

 

 

Where are you from? I’m an Ex-Pat Cornishman employed behind enemy lines in Devon, UK.

What got you in to the sport? I was a kneelo and always kept a prone craft in my van. Downsizing to a car I thought "Surfmat...  Inflatable Bodyboard so easy to pack." I was half right. I quickly found that mats are more like hovercraft, are super hard to ride and incredibly addictive.

How long you've been wave riding? About 30 years.

 

 

Amateur or Professional (Prone/Dropknee, Surf, Surfmat, Bodysurf, Shaper, etc.) I just go surfing, but I’m Professional Surfmat builder though.

Favorite breaks (can choose not to disclose)? I love an assortment of reefs, beaches and points, as long as it's clean and empty.

Shout outs? All my love to my mat building Sensei,  Dale Solomonson. Visit www.customsurfmats.com for more info on my Surfmats!