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Saving Surfboards from Landfill — One Paint Pen at a Time
Creative Kooks x SurfPaints At Creative Kooks, we believe surfboards deserve a second life — even when they’re no longer rideable. What...
mathewking554
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Surf Horse 8'6 by Spooked Kooks Review
Im finally back in the water and surfing after a whirlwind start to the year. I have been crazy busy running our ‘Paint a Repurposed...
mathewking554
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Which Spooked Kooks board is right for you?
After Surfing and reviewing the complete Spooked Kooks Softboard range, I broke down each model into a short bio to help you decide which...
mathewking554
Feb 4, 20255 min read


Top 5, First Surfboards when learning to surf
So, you have mastered the art of catching waves on your soft board and want to progress your surfing skills to the next level and...
mathewking554
Feb 1, 20257 min read


Top 5 Softboard (Foamies) review
I have been doing surfboard reviews for a while now. One benefit is that I have had the opportunity to surf many different Soft boards or...
mathewking554
Jan 30, 20255 min read


Skatepark Rules with a Creative Twist
We’re stoked to share an exciting project we have been working on with Sutherland Shire Council! Instead of dull council rule signs that...
mathewking554
Jan 21, 20252 min read


DIY Surfboard painting at Bunnings
It’s always great to be invited back for a second workshop, It reassures us that we are hitting the mark and delivering something that...
mathewking554
Jan 9, 20251 min read


Our Pitch to Patagonia.
With the help of the iAccelerate, we devised a plan to help educate surfers at a grassroots level about the importance of extending the...
mathewking554
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Salt Gypsy - The Dusty surfboard review
Salt Gypsy - The Dusty The South Coast Kook My aim is to review boards and products for the average knockabout surfer (or ‘kook’ like...
mathewking554
Feb 21, 20243 min read


7S Super Fish 4 Surfboard review
7S Super Fish 4 Surfboard review by The South Coast Kook My aim is to review boards and products for the average knockabout surfer (or...
mathewking554
Feb 19, 20243 min read


Dead Hippie by Spooked Kooks surfboard review
I aim to review boards and products for the average knockabout surfer (or ‘kook’ like me) without all the technical terms and manoeuvres....
mathewking554
Feb 9, 20242 min read


Byron Bay Blues Festival wrap up
We love bringing our ‘Paint a Recycled Surfboard’ workshops to Music Festival’s. Nothing is better than parents catching their favourite...
mathewking554
Feb 5, 20242 min read


The Frankenfish by Spooked Kooks surfboard review.
I aim to review surfboards and products tailored to the average surfer, or what some might call a 'kook' like myself. I want to keep...
mathewking554
Jan 17, 20243 min read


Ignite Berry 'Riding the wave of Sustainability'
A massive thanks to all who attended Ignite Berry. For those that couldn't come on the night, here is a written version of the talk....
mathewking554
Jan 1, 20244 min read


Creative Kooks: Riding the Wave of Sustainability
In a world where environmental responsibility is more critical than ever, we decided to create the Creative Kooks and repurpose old...
mathewking554
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Getting Creative at Clearly Music and Arts Festival.
We absolutely love bringing our ‘Paint a Recycled Surfboard’ workshops to Music Festival’s. Is there anything better than live music,...
mathewking554
Sep 14, 20232 min read


DIY Surfboard painting at Bunnings
It's always great to be invited back for a second workshop, It reassures us that we are hitting the mark and delivering something that...
mathewking554
Sep 1, 20232 min read


From Trash to Treasure for Education week
We recently collaborated with Stockland Shopping Centre for Education Week. We gave eleven schools in the Shellharbour region and three...
mathewking554
Aug 23, 20231 min read


Paint a Landfill Surfboard Workshop at Splendour in the Grass
When you think of music festivals, what comes to mind? Outstanding live performances, dance floors buzzing with energy, and a sense of...
mathewking554
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Pivoting in another Direction.
The Kiama Winter Festival brings a touch of fun to winter by turning a vacant park into an outdoor ice skating rink for several days....
mathewking554
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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