Three More Great New Inventions
Groundswell Society - 4th International Surfing Reef Symposium
Decent Expozure |
We came across this great idea in the US Longboard Magazine. Innovative, simple and not expensive. Sound too good to be true? Read on... (Richard)
| DROP YOUR PANTS ANYWHERE! As most surfers and water sports enthusiasts face the dilemma of changing from their clothes into a wetsuit or trunks, usually by precariously wrapping a towel around their waists and hoping for the best. Decent Expozure is offering you an affordable high quality alternative. The Adult Changing Robe and the Kids Changing Poncho are 100% Cotton. They are jacquard woven out of heavy, plush and absorbent terry cloth. Thick and deluxe, just like you want em'. They are so comfortable and roomy that you'll probably wear it around and relax in it after you get out of the water! All you have to do is drop it over your bod and zip in and out of your duds. No hassles. No harassment from the police. No em-bare-assing moments. Just comfy stylish beach attire with a purpose.
OK ladies, if you are wrapping a towel around yourself to get in and out of your wetsuit and it falls down, do you get em-bare-assed? Well, no more hassles with that old method. Our changing robes just pop over your head and down your body to give you the ease of getting in or out of your surf duds. Revolutionary snaps under the arms keep things private as you comfortably get ready for your session in our 100% cotton terry robes. You can order online or send them an email or just call them. They have quite a range of good quality gear for us surfers.(Richard) Contact Jerry or Jeff at |
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SurfMuff™ |
If you frequently surf in cold-water without protection, it’s not so much a question of “if” you’ll develop Surfer’s Ear (aka: external auditory exostosis or EAE); it’s more a question of “when”.
Repeated exposure to cold water and wind causes the ear canal to grow bone. One study reported ~74% of avid surfers had some degree of surfer’s ear*. Though everyone agrees that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, most surfers choose not to wear any form of ear protection in cold water. Why? Maybe because plugs tend to interfere with hearing while hoods are uncomfortable and restrict movement.
SurfMuff™ was developed to overcome these shortcomings by providing comfort and protection while letting you hear. The patented neoprene headband design offers surfers a superior alternative to plugs and hoods at a reasonable cost (US$12-15).
The special sharkskin interior resists slippage and the chin strap helps prevent loss in overhead surf. An adjustable Velcro rear fastener enables the SurfMuff™ to fit a wide range of head sizes. Next time you paddle out into winter surf, slip your head into a `muff - SurfMuff™ - the superior alternative to plugs and hoods.
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You can order SurfMuff™ online @ www.SurfMuff.com or ask your local retailer to stock SurfMuff™ (wholesale available). You can email Scott at Surfmuff1@aol.com.
* Wong, et al. Prevalence of External Auditory Canal Exostoses in Surfers, Archives Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, 9/99; v.125, #9:969-972.
The Handboard Company |
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body surfing. More portable than a Boogie Board... Designed and developed in Hawaii, these durable, wooden, twin finned handboards, over the years, have been to many of the breaks in the islands and also have been slipped into suitcases and backpacks to enjoy fun little waves all over the world...California, Mexico, Tahiti, New Zealand. Not a plastic tray or a one-size-fits-all, mass produced toy, a Handboard Co. handboard is a distinctive, well-though out hand crafted body surfing handboard custom made to the surfer's specifications. The materials used to create each handboard are carefully chosen for beauty and durability allowing the owner to proudly enjoy his handboard for many years...and many, many waves. Each Handboard Company handboard begins with carefully selected domestic softwood. The classic elegance of Hawaiian Koa wood, or the traditional surfboard look of Redwood, or, maybe, the solid black strength of High-Tech Composite is chosen as the stringer material. After Lamination, the blank is traced with a template specifically sized to the surfer's forearm length. Cutting out, shaping and sanding are next. The black skegs, half foiled, with a low aspect ratio template, are then glassed on. Multiple coats of durable polyurethane finish are applied, then rubbed out to a high gloss. The finished board is beautiful. You can tell it's going to be fun and fast just looking at it. The Handboard
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Groundswell Society News |
To the Groundswell Society Family
I wanted to give you a quick heads up about a shindig coming up that is being held to benefit The Society. Please support the event if you are in town and the companies that are throwing them.
On Friday May 21st, Patagonia will be holding an event in Ventura to benefit The Society. Dan Malloy will be on hand to show some insane surf footage he is premiering at the event and The Society's own Glenn Hening will be giving a presentation on "Surfing Your Ocean". For further details please contact Glenn at glenn@groundswellsociety.org.
We hope you all have been benefiting from the insane waves we have been getting and aren't too surfed out to attend.
More to come.
Cheers,
Matt Meyerson
Co-Founder
The Groundswell Society
www.groundswellsociety.org
233 Ashland Ave., Ste. F
Santa Monica, CA 90405
matt@groundswellsociety.org
'Sharing the Stoke of Surfing'
The Groundswell is a non profit organisation doing good deeds for a wide range of charities and organisations. Please support them by attending their functions, visiting their web site, donating some of your time or money to a philanthropic organisation that benefits us all in one way or another. (RK)
Groundswell Society - 4th International Surfing Reef Symposium |
CONFERENCE INTRODUCTION
Please join us in Manhattan Beach, California for the 4th International
Surfing Reef Symposium. This biennial conference will foster an open dialog
between surfers, scientists, ocean enthusiasts, and coastal zone managers
on the topic of surfing science, artificial surfing reefs, human impacts
on surf zone environment and the economy of surfing.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This conference is designed to bring together scientists, engineers, coastal
zone managers, and surfers who are actively involved in and/or affected
by all aspects recreational surfing and coastal management decisions that
affect surfing conditions and near shore processes. This includes federal,
state, and local agency personnel, tribal governments, coastal engineers,
environmental consultants, environmental policy managers, coastal process
scientists and researchers, students, environmental organizations and
the public.
TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED INCLUDE:
Surfing Science quantitative and qualitative descriptions of surfing
waves Surfing and coastal zone management Current and proposed reef projects
Numerical modeling and design techniques Sediment transport and salient
formation Natural and artificial reef biological issues Surf forecasting
and weather Surfing economics and environmental impacts
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Scientists and managers involved in a surfing-related coastal zone management
decisions are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts describing their
projects.
Abstract submissions will be used to select oral and poster presentations, and ALL abstracts, both oral and poster, will be published in the conference book of abstracts and will be posted on the web site following the conference. Researchers not wishing to make oral presentations are strongly encouraged to prepare posters and submit an abstract. As with oral talks, poster presentations provide a valuable opportunity for scientific interaction. Abstracts are due no later than May 1, 2004 and must be submitted electronically. Detailed instructions are provided on the conference web site at: http://www.surfrider.org/reef4/abstracts.asp
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
For more information, visit the conference web site www.surfrider.org/reef4
Chad Nelsen
Surfrider Foundation
P.O. Box 6010
San Clemente, CA 92674
(949)492-8170
cnelsen@surfrider.org
New Retailers |
USA - Eastern Lines Surf Shop 907 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette, N.J., 08735 - Contact Kim Mayer on (732) 830 5424
New Zealand - Exit Surf Products Ltd 1020 Ferry Road Ferrymead, Christchurch - Tel: 03 384 2789 Fax: 03 384 2789
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