August 12th, 2010 — Surf Skate Wake, Surfboard Reviews, Surfing
The Channel Island Biscuit surfboard is a unique 5′ 2″ surfboard that is surprisingly short for what it is, thicker than you may expect, but is still full of plenty of surprises. Don’t believe me? Try riding the Channel Island Biscuit surfboard for yourself and see what you think.
If you haven’t ridden a 5′ 2″ Channel Island Biscuit yet, it may benefit you to test out this unique board. The stock version of the 5′ 2″ Biscuit features a bit of light glassing and its dimensions are 5′ 2″ length by 19.75″ width by 2.75″ thickness. This board has a three fin configuration. When you first look at it, you may be taken aback by the amount of volume that is there considering the short length, but this board makes it completely possible to surf with something that is shorter than what you are used to. The Channel Island Biscuit may look like a stubby little disk with its wide point forward, but for such a small and thick board you will be pleasantly surprised to see how well it surfs for yourself. This is one of the flattest rockers that is out there right now, especially in comparison to all the retro fishes that are on the market right now.
Another perk of this 5′ 2″ Channel Island Biscuit surfboard is that it makes paddling pretty easy. You’re going to find that paddling with this particular board is a lot like paddling on a retro fish, but a few inches larger. The board does seem to take a little bit more energy in order to get going, but once you get going, you have more than enough power to get you moving, and you shouldn’t have trouble catching your dream waves.
The level of maneuverability that the 5′ 2″ Channel Island Biscuit offers is average to above average. You can’t really get this Channel Island Biscuit surfboard to turn on a dime unless you have a really decent wave under you. The 5′ 2″ Channel Island Biscuit may not turn as well as the Xanadu Wave Rocket does, but it is still a worthwhile board. If you haven’t ridden one yet, it would benefit you to at least try out what this unique board has to offer.
Channel Island is promoting this board as what is essentially a small wave groveler. It may be expected to fly but it falls a little flat on the promises. Still, although the Xanadu Wave Rocket is faster than the 5′ 2″ Channel Island Biscuit right off the bat, and offers greater speed and maneuverability, don’t count the 5′ 2″ Channel Island Biscuit out as a decent board. This board does perform, and is definitely going to be well worth checking out if you are looking for a good performance board whether you are surfing in Hawaii or California.
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Originally posted 2009-08-14 05:10:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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July 20th, 2010 — Clothes Shoes and Gear, Surf Skate Wake, Surfing
Surfing is a sport that does not require the use of a lot of gear, but the gear that you do need is essential. What this means is that it is important that you choose the right gear when it comes to the sport of surfing. There are a number of factors that go into determining that the best surfing gear will be for you, including your level of ability, your location and the climate in your location. A surfboard, a wetsuit and some other accessories are going to be necessary.
There are a wide variety of different surfboards for you to choose from. Long boards, for example, are surf boards that are 9 feet or longer. These are the best types of surfboards for you to choose when you are learning how to surf. They are capable of floating well and they are also capable of catching slow moving waves. Fun boards are shaped much in the same way that long boards are shaped, with wide noses and tails, but they are shorter as they are between 7 feet and 9 feet in length. These are the best boards for long boarders that are trying to move onto something a little smaller, or for full sized adults just beginning to learn how to surf. Fish boards are generally very short in length, but they are wide, which makes them ideal for the progression forward from fun boards. They work especially well in smaller and weaker surfs and they offer a greater amount of maneuverability than fun boards and long boards.
Short boards tend to be best for the more advanced surfers, and they also offer the best level of performance. They also tend to be the hardest surf boards to paddle on, and are not a good surf board for you to learn on. The two main construction types that you can choose from for surf boards are epoxy surf boards and traditional surf boards. Epoxy is quickly becoming popular because it offers a higher level of strength and a longer length, but many of these boards lack the performance and the drive of a standard traditional construction. The fin set up is another consideration that needs to be made when it comes to your surf board. The most popular design may be the tri fin, but there are also twin fin and quad fin set ups which are chosen for fish boards, and single fin set ups that come with long boards.
For colder climates and areas, you are going to need a wet suit. There are two types of wet suits to choose from, a full suit and a spring suit. If the water is sixty degrees Fahrenheit or less, opt for a full suit. You also need a leash for your surfboard and surfboard wax in order to complete your surfing gear kit.
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Originally posted 2009-07-21 05:35:55. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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June 23rd, 2010 — Surf Skate Wake, Surfboard Reviews, Surfing
Are you just learning how to surf, or are otherwise looking to purchase a new surfboard? One of the most difficult decisions to make when it comes to surfing is choosing the best board for you. There are a variety of different factors that are going to influence your choice of a surfboard, which range from what types of waves you will be riding, what kind of experience you have, what preferred style of surfing you participate in, and many others. Once you are able to take all of these factors into account that is when you can take the time to look at each surfboard itself.
Surfboards come in a wide variety of different sizes and styles, and they also have a wide variety of different manufacturing processes as well. The main shapes that are used to manufacture surfboards are long boards, mini-mal boards, fish boards, short boards and surfboard hybrids which are made from numerous shapes combined.
The Mini Mal is a board that is used by beginner surfers and advanced surfers alike. These boards are perfect for any person that appreciates the feel of a long board but is looking for an increase in maneuverability. These boards are easier to carry, and they are much more manageable in the water while offering the same ease as a traditional long board. They are ideal for children and smaller adults who are seeking a beginning board as well as experienced long boarders looking for something with more maneuverability.
The Long Board is also a good board both for beginner surfers and advanced surfers alike. The long board is essentially a modern replica of the original surfboards. The long board will allow you to paddle into any waves that you want, hanging ten all the way until you reach the beach. The long board is one of the most popular boards in the water today for good reason. The long board is easy to get started on and it always provides a good time.
The Soft Board is excellent for beginners and intermediate surfers alike, though you will most likely see this one being used by beginners, but advanced surfers often also turn to them when surfing in between flags at the beach. This is the perfect board for you to learn how to surf on, as these boards were designed to increase stability and for easy paddling. These boards have a slick bottom which ensures maximum speed, and it also has smooth rails which ensure easy turning. The soft construction makes sure you don’t get hurt during a spill, either.
The Retro Fish board is intended for intermediate and advanced surfers and is a popular alternative to short boards. This board was originally designed in the 70s, and is a shorter and thicker board than short boards are.
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Originally posted 2009-01-20 05:17:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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June 21st, 2010 — Surf Skate Wake, Surfboard Reviews, Surfing
With thousands of different manufacturers and distributors of surfboards, it can be difficult to learn how to find the best surfboards. After riding some of the best surfboards from the greatest brand names out there, here are some of the best surfboard reviews.
Sunova Nitro –
The Nitro surfboard from Sunova Surfboards is a solidly constructed board, exceeding the claims made by the company. This board offers innovative construction along with high performance design, making the Sunova Nitro an excellent board both for intermediate surfers and advanced level surfers as well.
7S Superfish –
The 7S Superfish is an excellent surfboard no matter what your experience level is, but it is especially useful for newer surfers who are learning to catch waves for the first time. This is a loose and fast board with an innovative step desk design that gives it the same feel as a thinner board, while still being quite maneuverable in many different conditions.
Webber Fatburner –
This board is exceptionally fun in the Florida surf. Find some three foot waves and the fatness of this surfboard will really shine. Obesity does not always have to be a bad thing, and the Fatburner by Webber proves this by catching waves in only two paddle strokes, flying across flat sections as if it had a motor powering it.
Anacapa Pro Standard from Al Merrick –
This is a brilliant white, six foot, one inch squash tail gem of a surfboard that was crafted by one of the greats; Al Merrick. This is an incredible board that packs a serious punch. If you have some decent money to throw toward a board with power and maneuverability beyond your wildest dreams, the Anacapa Pro Standard is the board for you.
9:Fish Grunion –
The 9:Fish Grunion is considered to be a throw back to the surfboards of old. We’re talking about longhaired surfers with serious mustaches. The fish is a short, wide and thick board designed for smaller surfs. If you’re looking for a surfboard with a past, then the 9:Fish Grunion is a good way to go.
Supersoft Soft Beginner’s Surfboard –
Most surfboards have really sharp fins, and most children have really soft heads, meaning that surfing can be a potentially painful endeavor for the beginning surfboard. The Supersoft Soft Beginner Surfboard is excellent at soothing anxious parents who are teaching their children to surf. This is a excellent surfboard for beginning surfers both young and old, but is especially advantageous as an option for younger surfers who are likely to take a lot of tumbles.
Isle Surfboards “Retro Fish” –
The Retro Fish by Isle Surfboards is a 6′ 2″ board with an innovative blend of new school and old school energy and a unique and attractive design. If you are looking for a blazing good time, the Retro Fish is a good way to go. This board is excellent for all levels of expertise and provides for a really smooth ride.
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Originally posted 2008-10-31 13:02:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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June 20th, 2010 — Skating, Surf Skate Wake
People are beginning to wonder if quad roller skates are ever going to become extinct, seeing as most people seem to be preferring inline skates these days. Now that inline skating has become so popular, could it be possible that quad skates are on their way out?
If you explore the history behind inline skating, you will find that the first ever documented instance of inline skate use appeared in the year 1760 in London. The first known inventor for inline roller skates was a man that went by the name of John Joseph Merlin. Quad skates actually evolved much later in order to be an improvement upon the lack of maneuverability that was experienced by the configuration of the inline skate. Inline skates actually ended up moving to the background in roller sports until they eventually ended up re-emerging as a cross training and recreational skating option when the Olson brothers introduced Rollerblades.
Now there are a wide variety of other types of inline skates beyond simply the styles that were recreational and difficult to maneuver with. However, there are still a wide variety of specialized uses that quad skates can be designated for. In recreational skating, speed skating, figure skating and other similar roller skating activities in modern times, both of these types of skates are equally popular, and most sporting activities involving skates are capable of being achieved using either type of skate as long as you have the proper equipment.
- Roller rhythm skating and roller figure skating are actually still predominantly being done using quad artistic skates or quad figure skates. There is a growing community of inline figure skating competitors as well, however.
- Speed skating often makes use of inline skates, at least for the majority of the most important events that are competitive in nature, however there are still some racers that prefer to use their quad skates.
- Outdoor skaters that skate recreationally are typically more comfortable when it comes to using inline style skates. Still, there are some quad skaters that make use of outdoor wheels or special types of quads using oversized frames so that they can skate on smooth surfaces outdoors.
- Indoor recreational skaters using a skating rink have been known to use either style of skates in many facilities showing that there is a nice mix of skaters preferring each type of skate over the other.
- Jam style skaters and enthusiasts of roller derby skating prefer to use quad skates that are intended for speed.
- Roller hockey sports have divisions to suit both inline hockey skates and quad skates as well.
- Slalom skaters and aggressive skaters seem to prefer inline skates that sport special frame and wheel configurations for the sports that they participate in.
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Originally posted 2009-10-20 03:07:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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June 8th, 2010 — Skating, Surf Skate Wake
If you have been into inline skating for any decent amount of time, then chances are you have heard the term rockering before. You might even know what rockering is, and this will just be remedial information for you. But if you do not, then this could be quite enlightening for you.
Out of the box, most inline skates are configured in what is known as a “flat setup”. All three, four, or five (child’s skate, standard recreational or short racing skate, and full size racing skate wheel counts, respectively) wheeled skates will have the wheels set at the same height. This is a flat setup, and is an all around good way to start out skating. It is also the standard setup for recreational / fitness skating.
The next main setup is known as a full rocker, or banana / crescent. This involves setting your front and back wheels slight higher than your middle two wheels. This is going to provide the inline skater with great maneuverability, which is good for those who wish to emulate ice skating on dry land. It also provides less stability, so balance can be an issue. Obviously it should go without saying that use of full rockering should be used with great care, and then only by skilled inline skaters. Novice inline skaters will likely find them selves unable to control their direction very well, and will also spend large amounts of time on the ground, possibly with skinned palms or knees.
The next type of rocker is called a front rocker. This style of rockering has the lead wheel on each skate set high, with the trailing 3 in their regular placement. This rockering style is generally used by street skaters, and has two main purposes: the high front wheel allows the skate to better go over imperfections in the ground instead of digging in and stopping, while the remaining 3 flat wheels still provide you with a decent flat profile for pushing power, so that good speed can be kept.
Another type of front rocker setup is one sometimes used by inline hockey skaters, and involves the rockering of the rear 2 wheels, and using smaller wheels for the front two. This makes it resemble a flat setup, sine all 4 wheels are in fact touching the ground. It is purported that this setup provides better maneuvering in corners while still giving the speed of larger wheels when going straight, but this is debatable.
Lastly is the anti-rocker setup. This is the reverse of standard rockering, in that your front and back wheels will be on the ground, while your middle two will not. This, coupled with devices called “grind plates” facilitate ease of sliding along hand railings, curbs, benches, and other surfaces on which an aggressive, or trick skater may wish to grind. The means by which this rocker is accomplished can be done in one of two ways: use small wheels for the two center wheels, or raise the center two wheels. The use of small wheels is the most prevalent means.
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Originally posted 2009-10-09 03:47:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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