A big congratulations Casso on your new mag. The mailman just delivered mine 10 mins ago (and I only ordered and paid for it 3 days ago) and although I haven't had time to read it cover to cover yet (but I will) I just wanted to say how I love:-

1. The size of the mag is perfect. (tiny bit smaller than A4). I was worried the mailman was going to have to bend it to get it in the mailbox but it nicely packaged in an envelope and the size means it doesn't have to be bent.
2. The quality and thickness of the paper is great
3. The matt finish of the cover is great...no grubby fingerprints.
4. Love the concept of all the "first" stories ie. first marathon, first light, first wave, first turn, first titles etc. Very clever.
5. Great range of stories from racing to surfing to tips to personal experiences. And all from a wide variety of contributors.
6. Professional photo's with excellent quality.
7. I like the way it's mostly Australian based and about Australian paddlers, surfers and their stories.
8. Very professionally producted !!
9. It's more like a small coffee table book that's you'll keep rather than a dunny floor magazine.

Well done Casso, Alison & all involved.

I agree with Sue a job well done!

The only problem I see is theres a lot of SUP events poping up around Aust ,and you may have to make the mag bigger!

Your'll proably need the back section of issue 2 on the Mambo alone!

Boylos

Whoo hoo,just received my copy,dude excellent -excellent.I think aussie wahine pretty much covered most of my thoughts,i'm sure you have lot of ideas for your next issue,can one be on sup design?So stoked to have an aussie sup mag,yeah baby yeah.

aussiewahine said...

A big congratulations Casso on your new mag. The mailman just delivered mine 10 mins ago (and I only ordered and paid for it 3 days ago) and although I haven't had time to read it cover to cover yet (but I will) I just wanted to say how I love:-

1. The size of the mag is perfect. (tiny bit smaller than A4). I was worried the mailman was going to have to bend it to get it in the mailbox but it nicely packaged in an envelope and the size means it doesn't have to be bent.
2. The quality and thickness of the paper is great
3. The matt finish of the cover is great...no grubby fingerprints.
4. Love the concept of all the "first" stories ie. first marathon, first light, first wave, first turn, first titles etc. Very clever.
5. Great range of stories from racing to surfing to tips to personal experiences. And all from a wide variety of contributors.
6. Professional photo's with excellent quality.
7. I like the way it's mostly Australian based and about Australian paddlers, surfers and their stories.
8. Very professionally producted !!
9. It's more like a small coffee table book that's you'll keep rather than a dunny floor magazine.

Well done Casso, Alison & all involved.

can wait to get hold of one, sounds really imprssive for the first edition.

Congratulations. Great photos, layout and really easy to read.

Reminded me of what the "Surfer's Bible" used to be.

Keep them coming and I'll keep buying

we want more

and thanks casso for not burning me into a puddle of melted lard in my interview

as i know you wanted to

Just one comment Casso...... SUPerb!

Hey Casso,

mine turned up today.

I laughed a knowing laugh at the Ist light no towel nudie up piece, done so many times.

I like the size over the normal mags just easier to handle and read.

The stock quality is great too.

The individually numbered copies was a superb idea a nice personal touch.

The articles were well researched and written with lots of tongue in cheek.

When is the next one out?

Phill

oRDER ONLINE bROOKO AT www.australianpaddlesurfer.com.au

Great mag Casso, fantastic effort. Well done!

great mag mate. read it in the traffic on my way to work this morning. Then turning onto m2 heard you on 2day fm.
what a great plug for the mag....classic..well done

My mag arrived this morning although I haven't read it cover to cover yet I have read some bits and had a flick through...really impressed great stuff. Also with what has been fedback so far there is scope there for many many more issues from all over I'm sure.

No one has mentioned it but I will, I like the advertisements showing the ranges of boards available especially living in NZ where choice is limited. Although I trawl through the web there's something about having glossy pics of boards in yer hands ( I hope that makes sense and doesn't sound perverse?).

I love that cover pic it looks like it's blasting out of the page and no I haven't had any 'shrooms'.

Now how many people grinned..even chuckled out loud to no one in particular when reading the bullet points on the last word? Pretty spot on huh?

Cheers

Kagey

camo hosk said...

I guess the advertisers and event promoters will from now on be flying you all expenses paid around the country and beyond to cover their story in your mag

Oh, no doubt Camo ... no doubt.

Are you advertisers and event promoters listening????

Hey Casso, Just got my copy today #376. Great Mag. Haven't read it all yet but enjoyed the 'Last Word'. It is sooooooo true. My kids had a good laugh over it.

Hey, Casso, finally read most of it. Well written, some great shots, and a good mix of surf, competition, race and recreation. I like the idea of a regular techniques sections and somewhat surprisingly, really enjoyed the race stories - as I am usually obsessing about the surf side of things.

Some good additions would be as mentioned already, some travelogue type surf stories, an 'around the states' news section and a design column perhaps - with a different designer each issue. I would have liked to have seen more questions for the Dogman and a few more shots as well - same for all interviews in future if possible.

More water shots and pics of big waves would be awesome as well but I realise this is dependant on the restraints of getting access to these types of shots/surf conditions.

Nice Work Casso - have just done the flick through so far but looks like a quality mag.

Love your new office