Hand shaped surfboards by core surfers.
Custom MAT surfboards, shaped in Strand, Cape Town, South Africa. Performance shortboards, retro fish and fun boards, each one built around the surfer who rides it.
USA: we are working on bringing MAT boards to the States. US orders are not open yet, so get in touch to register your interest or ask about a board.
The shaper
About M*A*T.
M*A*T stuck his feet to a surfboard for the first time in 1993 and, like most first time surfers, has been consumed by the sport ever since. He has ridden a wide variety of surfboard types and origins, always looking for the right board and wave set-up combination.
That search sparked his intrigue in the science of the shaping process. It led to the creation of not only the best boards for himself, but for the entire local surf community around Strand and Cape Town, South Africa, and later for surfers around the world.
M*A*T has a few thousand surfboard shapes under his name and continues to improve in every facet of the shaping arena, interpreting each surfer's particular requirements to a tee. Many first time surfers who learn at Vibe Surf School in Cape Town end up on a MAT as their first custom board.
The range
Surfboards
Every model is shaped to order in Cape Town. Click a board for full dimensions, fin set-ups and photos on the Mat Surfboards site, then get in touch with Klaus about availability in the USA.
Performance models
High performance shortboards for good waves and progressive surfing.
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Passion Pop
Fun performance shortboard with reduced rocker and volume under the chest. Round or swallow tail.
Everyday waves
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Hipkabab
M*A*T’s personal favourite. A tad shorter and wider, paddles easily, flies and turns on a dime. Wider squash tail.
1 to 5 ft, intermediate to pro
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Hipkabab 2.0
The refined Hipkabab for small to medium surf, with the same easy paddling and quick turning.
1 to 4 ft, intermediate to pro
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Tripster
Your one-board travel quiver, from weak waves to hollow. Round, squash or swallow tail.
3 to 8 ft, experienced surfers
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Target
Speed, power and flow for critical manoeuvres in the critical part of the wave. Round or squash tail.
2 to 6 ft, intermediate to pro
- Problade Made to perform like a pro, progress like a pro junior and rip like a retired pro. High performance, for anyone pushing on
Retro / Fish models
Twin fins and fish for speed, glide and flow in everyday waves.
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Keel Twin Fish
Classic keel twin. Speed and glide in anything from knee high up, for anyone.
1 ft plus, all levels
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Hybrid Fish
Channels, wings or both. Maximum speed in below head high conditions. A must in every quiver.
1 to 5 ft, intermediate to pro
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Legend Twin
Modern performance twin. Freesurfer Johann Kriek: “MAT, this board is mental.”
1 to 6 ft
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Lionheart
The 1 to 5 ft wave machine, for the days you want the most fun out there.
1 to 5 ft, any conditions
Fun models
Mid lengths, mini-mals and longboards for small days and maximum wave count.
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Mini-mal
Built from 6’4 mini Mini-mals up to 8’6. Easy paddling and wave catching for anyone.
1 ft plus, any break
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Longboard
9 ft to 10’2 longboards. Whatever size you want to ride, MAT can build it.
1 ft plus, any break
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Hybrid Round Epoxy
Light, lively epoxy all-rounder for beginners through to pros.
1 to 6 ft, all levels
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Mid Length
Clean longer rails, low entry rocker, double concave and extra foam up front. An easy paddler.
6’8 to 8’8
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Hammer
Great feedback makes this a must to try. Catch waves and glide like you should.
1 ft plus, all levels
Riders say
Testimonials
Awesome boards from a quality surfer/shaper. Highly recommended.
My second surfboard goes even better than the first one, and the first MAT cooked in Indo and at home. Stoked!
Quality and love go into each design. I wouldn't choose another shaper.
Been having some serious fun on the MAT. Flying in all sorts of conditions. Great feeling of full control.
Ride a MAT
Surf with us
MAT Surfboards USA is run by the same crew behind Vibe Surf School. Try a board at a lesson, check the surf before you go, and celebrate afterwards.
Vibe Surf School, Florida
Surf lessons in Dania Beach, Pompano Beach and Sunny Isles Beach. Demo a MAT during your lesson.
vibesurfschool.com
Vibe Surf School, South Africa
Learn to surf in Cape Town, where M*A*T shapes every board. Lessons, camps and coaching.
vibesurfschool.co.za
- Dania Beach Pier surf report Live surf report and crowd checker for Dania Beach, Florida.
- Vibe Surf School Fort Lauderdale Private and group surf lessons in Fort Lauderdale.
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- Kassy Cakes Custom artisan cakes for the post-surf celebration.
Get in touch
Interested in a M*A*T surfboard?
MAT surfboards are hand shaped and sold in Strand, South Africa. We are working on bringing them to the USA, but US orders are not open just yet.
Get in touch to register your interest, ask about having a board shipped from South Africa, or to try a MAT during a lesson with Vibe Surf School in Florida. Tell us your height, weight, ability and the waves you surf most and Klaus will point you at the right model.
- Contact
- Klaus Schroder
- Social
- @matsurfboards_usa
- 1Get in touchEmail or call Klaus with your details and the kind of waves you surf.
- 2Pick a modelKlaus and M*A*T recommend a model, dimensions, volume and fin set-up for you.
- 3Shaped by handYour board is hand shaped and glassed in Strand, Cape Town.
- 4DeliveryCollect in South Africa, or we work out shipping to the USA case by case.