Max, dolphins are not smooth... you need to see the fluid dynamics visualizations of water flow over a dolphin. trust me hte skin is not smooth.. ... ...
A great documentary about the battles going on along the California Coastline related to development, conservation, public access, etc. A must see if you care...
I peek in after a little hiatus and find almost thirty messages on car wax and dolphin skin texture? Shouldn't all this collective energy be used surfing...
I'm thinking big sur before summer ends (it's August, already !) .. anyone else interested ? best MR ... mail2web - Check your email from the web at ...
Wow. Just wow. Sounds like experiences of a lifetime. Please keep sharing so that we may all live vicariously through you and the waves! Thanks. The...
Until someone is willing to fund a scientific study of Stick Slick, I'm happy to fund a can of Stick Slick for our mutual knowledge. If anyone is interested,...
Last time I petted Flipper at SeaWorld he was still one smooth, slick, rubbery feeling porpoise. If you're talking about some microscopic, nano scale… well...
An interesting discussion and an interesting site. Thanks for sharing, Koa! It seems the original poster, KCasey is saying less bottom contour is more. True...
The WCT top 44 pro surfers make their only North American stop. A chance to see your heroes Taj and Andy rip it up in person!! I have reserved a campsite for...
Aloha, Eddie! Me and the duo Stretches arrive 1:15pm aloha time, Oahu, Sat. My dream of bringing Stretch to the Islands will soon come true. This is my first...
Oh, what the heck… I know I've been delinquent in giving you Stretch news… so here it comes. First off, I'd like to congratulate Cuth on finally getting...
Futures Fins has put out a new set of Hatchet Fins – The Scimitar. Totally amazing. Super fun, fast and responsive. The side fins are an evolutionary step...
Could it be that the lightness of the board and the composition of the surface (as opposed to texture of surface) are factors in speed/glide on the water? And...
Max! On your way to O'ahu?! Sheeeeoootz!!! Gimme a shout when you're here. Kewalos today was about head high on the set waves, with slightly bigger every 20...
Yeah, Swaylock's is a great site, with all kinds of interesting threads. Tends to get only the folks who are truly craftspeople and some who are master...
... wrote: "but good luck trying to turn a flat ... Hmmmm...if you ever seen film clips of Buttons Kaluhiokalani surfing old school single fins, or modern day...
Max, If I am not mistaken these are their new quad fins. Ward Coffey gave me a set to try out. Sigificantly better drive on these fins. drew ... Totally...
High gloss boards in fact are slower than the sand finish. this has been proven time and time again. The pop-out epoxys are faster but not because of the...
Shoots I was out at Sunset a couple of years ago on a 15-20' day and Buttons paddles out on a 6'8" shortboard. He proceeds to paddle over to the boil, stuff...
Hey guys: I'm a newbie, been surfing for about two years, and need advice on sunscreen. I've been using: Headhunter SPF 30 that I purchased at Sunlight and...
yup, after 4.5 months of waiting, i finally got it. its a great board. fast, fun, turns on a dime. very predictable and handles elevator-like drops with...
Hey Jeannie, long time no see :) hope all is well. Fallene makes probably the best total blocks around (http://www.fallene.com/). These protect at a...
dolphins are not smooth.. they may feel smooth to the touch, but they are not smooth. the navy is testing a polymere that simulates dolphin skin. it is...
I think I am ready for my first shortboard but not sure what dimensions to look for. I want something that I can progress with over a long time. I learned on...
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