• Firstly while laying on your board place your hands next to your chest as if you’re doing a push up.

• Next push your torso off the board with your pelvis and thighs still in contact with the board, don’t rise up onto your hands and toes

• Bring your feet through so your front foot ends up roughly where your hands are, your body should twist naturally with this and your back foot follow through so your feet are roughly shoulder width apart.

At this point you should work out if you are regular or goofy, the only difference being comfort and ease of pop-up and stance. Goofy surfers stand right foot forward and regular left foot forward, just practice both and see which is more comfortable. Your pop-up should feel natural and instinctive so it almost just happens when you catch a wave.

Another method is to end up with your front foot forward and your back foot on your knee before rising into the standing position. This is a much easier way to start if you’re a beginner just try not to end up on two knees constantly it is a very hard habit to break, trust me.

The real secret to the pop-up is practice, practice, practice. If you don’t practice you don’t get better at it. Doing 10-20 a day on dry land and getting in the water whenever you can is the best way to get a smooth , instinctive pop-up into your surfing.

The first key is the route and timing. To get out to the line up effectively you need to pick a route that allows you to cover the most distance without waves breaking on you or you being caught up in the breakers. A good idea for the less experienced is to watch where the other surfers are paddling out and try to get an idea of the pattern of the waves, looking for any lulls in the waves, the time between the sets etc.

On a longboard you generally have two options for getting through a wave. Firstly you need to approach the wave head on or it will be very awkward for you. You can either Push Up or Eskimo Roll through. The push up should be done on smaller breakers, you simply grab the rails next to your chest and push yourself up off the board and raising yourself onto either your knees or toes. It is important to keep your weight onto your arms and not transfer it to your legs, the board must also be kept as horizontal as possible allowing the major force of the breaker to pass between you and the board. Once the wave has passed lower yourself and resume paddling immediately to gain the forward momentum to meet the next wave.

The Eskimo Roll requires more effort and confidence but is a much better way of getting through bigger breakers. Slightly before the breaker hits the nose of your surfboard grab the rails forward of your chestline and flip the board over so you are underneath and the fins are in the air. Then using your arms and chest you need to wrestle your board through the waves, kicking your legs like a frog to give yourself some push against the waves force. The force of the wave should help tip you back the right way up, if not just flip yourself back over and resume paddling to the next wave.

Firstly positioning on the board. You need to position yourself so you are in the centre of the board, otherwise it will pop out from under you. The weight along the centre also gives you the best balance to glide through the water and past the breakers to the good stuff. Next you want your feet just off the rear of the board, as you get more advanced raise your feet slightly out of the water to reduce your drag and help you paddle with less effort. Keep a position that allows you to have the nose of the board just out of the water but without making the tail drag in the water. Experiment with your position on the board, it varies depending on you height, weight and board size as to the best position for you.

To actually paddle reach forward with your arms, alternatively, cup your hands slightly and pull back. When pulling back you want your hands to be roughly a forearms depth and keep your movements nice and smooth. The smoother your arm movements the smoother the board in the water and the further and faster you travel on a single pull. Also don’t pull back too hard and force yourself, paddling with a good technique will always outstrip brute strength paddling.

Your paddling will improve with experience, as with most parts of surfing there is pretty much no substitute for water time. Some minor points to finish. Make sure your board is properly waxed, a slippery board will prevent you from doing anything useful in the water and the sight of it shooting out from under you will be very amusing to your friends. If you nose digs in then your weight is too far forward on the board and you need to shift back. The reverse is also true, if you feel like you are going nowhere try shifting forward on the board so the tail rises slightly.

Throughout the world of surfing most of it is still a feeling based sport, a science in itself, with the manufacture of surfboards based on the experience of shapers and the coaching based on the experience of riders. Coaches look at the performance of a surfer and based on personal experience change their feet position and other ways of improving their technique, similarly in competitions all the judges have to go on when awarding points is the visual of the surfer on the wave. For a surfer to be successful they need an awareness of their positioning, weight distribution and timing all of which can only be measured by the physical view of the surfer riding along the wave.

Now, however, SurfSens has a new solution to be able to provide the missing information for surfers and manufacturers. The development of a surfboard containing sensors that can measure the performance of the board, the position of weight on the board and the mechanical forces, torsion and flex using strain gauges, the board is put under while on the wave, but without impacting on the performance of the board. The information it collects is stored on a simple SD card while in the water and is then transmitted wirelessly to the PC where it can be used to view the boards position in 3D space while viewing the various parameters that are acting on the board, the acceleration of the board, the strain on the board, the position of the surfer and their weight distribution and so on

Clearly this is potentially a big step in terms of marrying surfing, science and technology, but will it work?
Well so far real world tests involving professional surfers, Artiz Aranburu, Hodei Collazo, Mario Azurza and Kepa Acero, have shown that the SurfSens solution works in varying conditions. The analysis of the data collected shows that you can map the surfboards critical points, enabling much more accurate and in depth technique training and also potential focus on surfboard design with you being able to identify localised points of force and trying new material compositions on that localised point. It may eventually impact competitions with the transmission of real-time data showing the quality of the manoeuvres performed by the surfer rather than just how good the manoeuvres look on the wave.

All in all a potentially big step forward for surfing with a chance to let science advance the sport far beyond where we currently are.

The on season of the Islands lies between March to November with the biggest percentage of 5 star rated surf, biggest days and longest periods occurring during July and August. Much of the swell will be a S or SW swell at a regular size of 6-12ft potentially translating to triple overhead waves as the biggest wave but mostly averaging around head high to double overhead waves. During the off season the swells 5-6ft with 11-12 second periods making it much less spectacular but still pretty damn good for surfing. Selecting your surf charter boat can be a maker or a breaker of the trip, with the maintenance of the boats, charter operation overall and of course the experience of captain and crew. It is also recommended that you bring a quiver of 2-3 boards giving you spares if one breaks and also a choice in varying conditions, it is required as well that all you will need is brought as there are no surf shops on the island so no chance of getting any wax, fins, leases, etc.

Overall the Mentawai Islands are clearly must for surfers if the chance presents itself. The consistency of the conditions and the experience in itself should be enough to make anyone want to grab their board and head there now.

Solaz Adventures Launches Website and Announces 2005 Schedule of Surf and Yoga Retreats for Couples, Families, Groups and Individuals in Costa Rica and Mexico

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 24, 2004

Solaz Adventures, a new surf travel company based in San Francisco, offers surf and yoga retreats in Costa Rica and Mexico to people of all genders and abilities. Founded by surf partners and friends Andy Dunayczan and Erik Wilhelm, Solaz has launched a website (http://www.solazadventures.com) which describes their trips and lists the schedule for 2005. Solaz Adventures are open to men and women and feature small group sizes, encouraging families, friends and groups to share a unique vacation. The weeklong adventures combine luxury accommodations, surf lessons, daily yoga practice, and massage.

Wilhelm and Dunayczan noticed a number of companies offering surf spa retreats exclusively to women, and started Solaz to bring the benefits of surfing and yoga to everyone. Â?There are a lot of busy professionals out there who have started surfing but put their boards away when winter arrives. We provide an opportunity to learn or improve your surfing in warm water, and you can share the experience with family, friends, or a significant other,Â? says co-founder and former professional snowboarder Erik Wilhelm.

Co-founder Andy Dunayczan, a certified massage therapist, further explains their holistic approach, Â?By combining yoga and massage with surfing, our trips provide a pathway for people to step away from their busy lives and reconnect with themselves and their surroundings. Our hope is that this connection continues to be a part of their daily lives back home.Â?

Surf camps and schools around the world are under scrutiny from the surf community for crowding sensitive surf destinations with uninformed beginners. Solaz Adventures addresses this issue by keeping groups small, a maximum of 8 people per trip, and further dividing the group by ability so that no more than 5 people surf the same spot on any given day. In addition, CPR and First Aid certified instructors teach the more subtle aspects of the sport such as surf etiquette and crowd dynamics, along with water safety and surfing techniques.

Â?Operating from a position of respect for the surf community and the places we visit is a critical part of our company philosophy. We believe that surfing should be available to everyone, and that it should be taught with reverence and respect for those who came before. Surf culture, etiquette, and tradition are critical aspects of every adventure,Â? explains Wilhelm.

Solaz currently offers 6 night/7 day adventures in Costa Rica and Mexico, and has plans to expand offerings to Hawaii and New Zealand. All Solaz Adventures include ground transportation, daily surf lessons (equipment included), daily yoga practice, gourmet meals, beachfront accommodations, video surf instruction, a 1-hour massage, and additional cultural and natural excursions.

For additional information visit: http://www.solazadventures.com, or contact:

Solaz Adventures

PO Box 460515

San Francisco, CA 94114

Phone: 415.821.5730

Fax: 866.625.9580

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Thrive New Media Announces Step by Step System for Finding Surfing Sponsorships

Oceanside, CA (PRWEB) February 27, 2009

Mike ‘Sully’ Sullivan of Thrive New Media has produced a very unique product that teaches young surfers and their parents exactly what surf companies are looking for and expect when sponsoring surfers. Sullivan goes to surf industry leaders, surf team managers, top surfboard makers and more and provides video interviews of what they seek when awarding surfing sponsorships.

Listen to what Jeff ‘Doc’ Lausch, of Surf Prescriptions Surfboards has to say about surf sponsorship. “You have to have something to offer. There’s a lot of good guys out there, there’s a lot of good surfers. Everybody rips and everybody thinks they need to be sponsored”

Longtime surfboard maker Gary Linden talks about some potential sponsored surfers, “They think it’s a gift and it’s not a business relationship, and because they surf well they’re somehow entitled to free boards and it just doesn’t work that way”.

So what does it take to secure a surfing sponsorship? What are sponsors looking for in a surfer?

Thrive New Media is very proud to announce the release of the “Sponsor Me Surfing” project. This is an information package that includes 3 DVDs and a 50 page Ebook on the secrets to finding surf sponsors. It will give young surfers an ‘edge’ over their competition in acquiring sponsorships.

Sullivan interviews surf team managers from surf industry giants Rip Curl, Hurley and Dakine. He talks with legendary surfboard makers Gary Linden (Linden Surfboards, Jeff ‘Doc’ Lausch (Surf Prescriptions Surfboards) and Steve Boysen (SB Surfboards). He also talks with a local surf shop team manager, (Huntington Surf & Sport), a high school surf coach, (Carlsbad High, Carlsbad, CA), the national director of the NSSA, (National Scholastic Surfing Association) and others.

Hear it from the mouths of these industry leaders as they talk about everything from the local surf shops to surfing competitions, to surf photos and videos, personality, attitude and much, much more.

More information can be found about this product at the “Sponsor Me Surfing” website at: http://SponsorMeSurfing.com

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Product Discovery Inc. Acquires Patent for Double-Sided Disposable Cutting Board

Sheboygan, WI (PRWEB) April 21, 2004

Bacteria build-up has always been a primary concern when dealing with food preparation and the use of a standard wood or plastic cutting board. By using a disposable cutting board, the chances of bacteria build-up is significantly reduced due to the board being disposed of immediately after use.

PDI’s Disposable Cutting Board consists of a thin laminate, water-soluble, high-tensile strength plastic film that coats both sides of the board. The plastic film gives the cutting board added strength and rigidity to help the base resist flexure as it is used to carry food from the counter top to the stove. The inner base of the cutting board consists of a fiber or polymer absorbent foam which degrades, disintegrates, and changes color after food is cut on the board. This material can be germicidal in nature, which helps to suppress bacterial growth and helps to lessen odors in the trash and/or landfills.

What makes the Disposable Cutting Board unique in its design is the removable waxed cover sheet that is adhered to the bottom side of the cutting board. The removable sheet serves a dual purpose in this design: First, while using the top side of the board, the waxed sheet prevents the bottom sheet from becoming contaminated from the work surface being used. Second, when the cutting board is turned over, the waxed sheet is removed from the base and adhered to the previously used side of the board. This protects the work surface from becoming contaminated with any juices that have already been absorbed into the top sheet of the board.

Currently, two types of disposable cutting boards/sheets exist on the market. The advantage that PDI’s Disposable Cutting Board holds over its competition is the fact that this cutting board can be used to cut both meat and vegetables on the same board,whereas the competition’s sheets can only be used once for meats and then must be disposed of and a new sheet must be used to cut vegetables. The design of PDI’s Disposable Cutting Board allows one side of the board to be used to cut meat and then the board can be turned over to cut vegetables. Because of the protective laminate film and the germicidal foam, each cutting side is protected from contamination. This results in a lesser number of disposable sheets needed to prepare a meal, and in return, a greater savings to the consumer.

Product Discovery Inc. (PDI) is a privately owned product invention development company with proprietary rights to innovative technologies in a wide variety of technical and non-technical fields. Since incorporation in 1991, PDI’s owner, Gregory R. Brotz, has developed nearly 90 patented inventions in the fields of Industrial, Display Implementation, Scientific Instrumentation, Office Equipment, Ecology Protection, Communication, Energy Production, Space Sciences, and Material Processing.

For additional information, contact:

Gregory R. Brotz, CEO

Product Discovery Inc.

Phone: 920-452-3742

Fax: 920-452-5785

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A Completely New Way to Surf Offered in Costa Rica

www.surfvoucher.com

San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) May 27, 2010

SurfVouher.com a niche travel agency in Costa Rica is now offering new Surfing Vacation packages with a twist.

Typical surf vacation packages offer a fixed schedule and include only the most recognized locations and not always “best” surfing destinations in Costa Rica. As a result, visitors can find themselves at beaches where the surfing conditions weren’t what they expected or just don’t meet their surfing style and expertise.

SurfVoucher.com is now offering the “Surf and Drive” vacation packages where tourists coming to Costa Rica have the option of visiting ALL the surfing spots in the country without having to worry about swells, crowds or sea conditions. With “Surf Vouchers”, Surfers are able to enjoy the most popular surf destinations in Costa Rica and have access to other locations off the beaten track for one single affordable fee.

For $ 389 travelers are greeted at the airport by a company representative and escorted to a pre-booked accommodation in the central valley. Once you arrive, guests are provided the SurfVoucher.com vacation guide and the “Surf Vouchers” for the amount of nights purchased, which can be used at all participating hotels as a form of payment.

On the following morning, the car rental company will deliver your pre-paid SUV (included in the $ 389) and explains their terms and drop off policies. From there surfers are free to drive to any of the 75 surfing destinations in Costa Rica, where they’ll find several participating hotels.

If the surfing conditions don’t meet the traveler expectations, the weather is awful or the beach is too crowded travelers are free to drive, at any time, to a different location and choose a different participating hotel, or take advantage of the SUV rental and sleep where the night life is active and take a daily trip to any of the other nearby Surfing Spots.

Surf Voucher S.A. is a travel agency in Costa Rica owned and managed by a young team of travel specialist and surf enthusiasts that have traveled and surfed the entire country, creating a vacation package specially designed to provide the most complete surfing experience in Costa Rica. Allowing all customers to have the freedom or choosing where and for how long to surf at each of the World recognized surfing spots in both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

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Newport Beach, Calif. Co. Creates New Street Surfing™ Sport With Launch of Â?The Wave™Â?

(PRWEB) August 6, 2005

Born from the skate and surf mecca of Newport Beach and melding the motions of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, Street Surfing, LLC is introducing a first-of-its-kind board dubbed The Wave, blending the anatomy of all three sports in one distinctive rideÂ?Street SurfingÂ?. (http://www.streetsurfing.com)    

The Wave’s unique features and benefits include:

A two-wheel, 360 degree rotating design, allowing the rider to propel forward without touching the ground

Platforms attached to a torsion bar, giving the rider the ability to tilt for sharp turns, execute precision moves and perform front side and backside 360′s

Riders can carve downhill like a snowboarder or rocket uphill, all by slightly bending the knees and twisting at the hips. This body action stimulates the board to move in an Â?SÂ? shaped motion that is responsible for continuously propelling The Wave forward

With more than 22 million people across the country who actively participate in surfing, skateboarding or snowboarding (according to American Sports Data), The Wave fills a year-round craving for those who engage in these sports on a seasonal level due to geographic challenges.

Â?Never before has a sports board combined the motions of surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding in such an innovative and fun design,Â? said Street Surfing’s Founder and President Mark Weiner. Â?Our mission is to create high quality products with sophisticated designs that appeal to kids and adults alike.Â?

The Wave hits retail shelves in April and retails for $ 99.95 at Sports Authority, Modell’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Sports Chalet and Academy Sports locations around the country. It is currently available for $ 129.95 at http://www.StreetSurfing.com, the definitive location for product information and Â?how-toÂ? tutorials on the sport of Street Surfing.

It just takes a few minutes to learn to ride The Wave, enough time to become addicted and mesmerized by its motion, versatility and play value. Street surfing on The Wave can also turn into innovative versions of downhill slalom racing, street hockey, Frisbee and Nerf Football.

Â?We have seen a tremendously positive response each and every time we demonstrate The Wave,Â? said Weiner. Â?Kids and adults alike spend just a few moments learning the techniques of riding The Wave and are immediately addicted to the fun maneuverability and versatility of this unique board.Â?

From a safety perspective, when a Street Surfer becomes displaced from his or her board, the two-wheel design causes the board to tilt down and meet the ground, minimizing undesirable falls. Street Surfing, LLC always advocates safety and recommends riders wear the proper safety gear, use common sense and check and obey local laws regarding use of any such product on public property.

With early consumer and retailer reaction to The Wave wildly enthusiastic, the phenomenon of Street Surfing is poised to become a sport that will energize kids and adults alike. For more information please visit http://www.streetsurfing.com.

About Street Surfing, LLC

Founded in 2002, privately-held and Southern California-based Street Surfing LLC (Â?SSLÂ?) set out to combine the motions of surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding to create a brand new sport called Street SurfingÂ?. The Wave, the first of many SSL boards designed to surf the streets, will be on retail shelves at Sports Authority, Modell’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Sports Chalet and Academy Sports locations around the country starting in April 2005. Street Surfing LLC is committed to delivering durable, high quality Street Surfing equipment and apparel to active youth and adults alike.

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