THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE
Today I was looking the new MANDALA internet site, enjoying the mix of shaping theories influences that Manuel Caro sculpt in foam. In this video his Arctail Swallow slides effortless in long left waves in Chile. Wide, low rocker, Hull entry, single to spiral vee and quad fins for instant speed. Enjoy the ride!
The alternative surf culture is a blog that will enphazise the support to the local hand shaper, enviromental issues. Photos and videos of alternative wave crafts.A space for soul surfer expression.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Summer Sunset in Puerto Rico
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Summer Sunsets in San Juan Puerto Rico are unique, God is in charge of the Canvas. Enjoy the ride!
Summer Sunsets in San Juan Puerto Rico are unique, God is in charge of the Canvas. Enjoy the ride!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Bonzer Asymmetry
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Tim Stafford Bonzer Asymmetric Wavecraft. A mix of Bonzer and Asymmetry theories. This board is designed for a Goofyfoot surfer. Forehand fish outline with Keel and Bonzer fin for drive, backhand round tail with less rake fin and two Bonzer fins for easy off the top and back hand performance. Theories in delightfull hydrodynamic function. Enjoy this ride!
Tim Stafford Bonzer Asymmetric Wavecraft. A mix of Bonzer and Asymmetry theories. This board is designed for a Goofyfoot surfer. Forehand fish outline with Keel and Bonzer fin for drive, backhand round tail with less rake fin and two Bonzer fins for easy off the top and back hand performance. Theories in delightfull hydrodynamic function. Enjoy this ride!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Dream Alternative Surfcraft Quiver
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Sean Mattison quiver is impressive, enjoy his rides!
Sean Mattison quiver is impressive, enjoy his rides!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Why we are still using PU Blanks?
THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE
Some tell me that is tradition, dampening feeling, better flex, easy to shape, cheaper, etc, etc, etc......
But the reality is contradictory, very toxic construction, unrecycle, clear contaminant, short span of flex, , easy dings, short half life, etc, etc, etc... We all love nature and enjoy it, but we have to nurture it and take care of it. Why we are still using PU, all logistic equations are against it. PU US Blanks is a common denominator in the most of the Alternative Surfboard shaping bay photos and videos in our Blogs. Think about this, I already change my mind and my surfboard construction to recycle EPS. Think about mother nature and enjoy the ride!
Some tell me that is tradition, dampening feeling, better flex, easy to shape, cheaper, etc, etc, etc......
But the reality is contradictory, very toxic construction, unrecycle, clear contaminant, short span of flex, , easy dings, short half life, etc, etc, etc... We all love nature and enjoy it, but we have to nurture it and take care of it. Why we are still using PU, all logistic equations are against it. PU US Blanks is a common denominator in the most of the Alternative Surfboard shaping bay photos and videos in our Blogs. Think about this, I already change my mind and my surfboard construction to recycle EPS. Think about mother nature and enjoy the ride!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Fin Tutorial by Sean Mattison
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Dial In Your Fins - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
Korduroy TV bring us one of the best videos of their collection. In a very simple way, Sean Mattison reveal the secret of fins that sometimes we obscure by board dimensions.A most see video, enjoy the ride!
Dial In Your Fins - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
Korduroy TV bring us one of the best videos of their collection. In a very simple way, Sean Mattison reveal the secret of fins that sometimes we obscure by board dimensions.A most see video, enjoy the ride!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Diet for Longevity
Last week I attended the American College of Physician Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. New important information about nutrition was revealed. Recently gene directed pharmacotherapy has grow, but the future shows the possibility of gene directed nutrition. This means that nutrition will be directed individually, knowing which nutrients are needed depending genetic predisposition to disease or individual requirements. Micronutrition, which means, vitamins, minerals and alternative beneficial nutrients also could be included in individual studies. Gene directed treatment seems to be the future.
Mediterranean diet is the rule, decreasing markedly cardiovascular risk and complications. This means fish, vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil, beans,nuts, legumes and integral bread or pasta. Cardiovascular disease in general and even joint related diseases are primary of inflamatory nature. White sugar, white flour and process food accelerate and promote inflamation. High concentration of antioxidants are inminent in our diet. Baseline 1,000 mg of Omega 3 fish oil, red wine or acai (more concentrate and potent antioxidant without alcohol) should be implemented as daily routine. As all we know we have to think organic. Process food and actual protocols are detrimental to our health. Follow this and surf as old as you can, enjoy the ride, life is short!
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