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"A Conscious Pilot creation"

Anyone interested in hydrodynamics and design will find this video amazing.

"An account from crewmember here:http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1492449/video-lake-olymp ..."

"Insane."

"Kiwis. Aussies. Brits. Takin our jobs! Should be me at the helm of that beast "

why not have Ocean Beach as your background ? ( go to surfingmagazine.com for originals)

When you think of Greece, surfing is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But with its 16,000 kms of coastline, more and more Greeks are stepping on board.

It was, as Richard Merz tells it, an enlightened mischievousness among the paradise dwellers that brought the water-skiing elephant to Richardson Bay. And it was the enemies of that laid-back enlightenment who drove the elephant out.

Will post more from different dates later to help keep stoke alive during this crap spell were going through. Sorry about the quality but conditions at this long stretch of beach can be difficult on my tele lens and sensor. Props to those who have it wired.

Pro snowboarders John and Eric Jackson hit the end of the road in Alaska as they catch some icy waves in Alaska with fellow pro snowboarder Travis Rice and big wave surfer Ian Walsh. Then it's back on the snow in costumes for the Slush Cup at the local snow resort.

Mike writes: This is a project I've been working on for a year or so now. The ultimate goal was to be able to throw the input line into a stream or river and have unlimited hot water where ever I am. I've also always wanted a way to keep clean while camping, for not only myself, but also any people that come with that like to be outdoors but also smell nice.

"would be popular at lake lahontan."

Kepa Acero & the Adventure of Surfing

Years ago I watched an amazing commercial that had a photographer using a Phantom Camera in heavy surf. The camera was pulled out of the barrel of this wave and the footage was slowed down to nearly 10,000 FPS. I was so impressed with the Phantom camera’s ability that I decided to buy one. That is until I found out the price. It sells for nearly $100,000!

Somewhere along the Oregon coast.

"A two-piece wetsuit, I'm assuming by the picture. Didn't know they had such things! Cool p ..."

"@Capra, it's actually an original $50 O'Neill Farmer John and an O'Neill Beaver Tail wetsu ..."

"Great pic! I think Wave Glider started out when there were NO wetsuits, but when I star ..."

"So cool and thanks for sharing! You kinda look like Hasselhoff from here:)"

"Same beach skimboarding on a cut out piece of plywood."

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"Windansea "

"Both ways sound the same to me."

"Lotsa potential there..."

"And lotsa aggro locals. "

Weird and tragic circumstances. Be careful out there!

"Sad. I've logged a lot of time there."

"That's pretty strange. Wonder if they'll ever figure out what happened. "

"No sensation on the side of one toe from stepping on a big hunk of glass right where those ..."

"I'm guessing this was a suicide. I can't imagine a rip taking him out. Not sure why a wets ..."

"funny that a few folks on this board have roots at this beach, which is also where I learn ..."