SURF TRIP

DIY Nubster Fin

2012-01-24T21:37:00.000-08:00

To eliminate the wishy washy feeling when riding a quad fin surfboard or either twin fin surfboard, here are simple steps on how to make a nubster trailer fin:

1. Prepare the materials needed as shown below.

2. Cut the Fiber Cloth in a way that it will have an extra space for glassing purposes.
Sample cut shown below.

3. Cover the wood fin shape with the fiber cloth from both sides.

4. Mix resin with a small amount of hardener to cover the wood fin.

5. Use a paint brush to evenly spread out the mixture for the first side, then wait for at least 2 – 3 hours To sun cure the glassing. Then do same to the other side.

6. Utilize a Steel blade to remove excess fiber glass, make sure to have an allowance from the edges of the fin.
Use a sand paper to evenly smoothen the surfaces of the glassed fin.

8. Here is now your D.I.Y wood fin. Enjoy and keep stoke!!!

Against SOPA/PIPA

2012-01-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

Visit : Stop American Censorship

Visit : Google : End Piracy Not Liberty

Davao Surfers Reunion 2012

2012-01-06T18:58:00.000-08:00

Poster Courtesy of : Reefside Artworks

Lyal Mackintosh

2011-12-18T04:29:00.000-08:00

"Besang", a small Barangay at Malita, Davao Del Sur which is blessed with beautiful breaks conducive for surfing.
But have you ever wonder who was the first person to surf at Besang ?

Lyal Mackintosh was the first surf explorer to ever play surf at Besang surf breaks. in February 1986, he was accompanied by some local folks at said area and brought with him his longboard surfboard. At that time, he was the Chairman of Trade Developement Zone Authority in Darwin Northern Territory Australia. For short he is an "Aussie".

After his first visit, he already fell in love with the said place and its small community.
According to some of his closed friends at Besang, he was a generous person and donated medicines for the community, Clothing for the kids & he also donated school facilities at Besang elementary school.

On his later visit, he was planning to put-up a small rest house "surf shack" with some cottages near shoreline for him to have a house to stay with every time he visits there. he ask for some help at the locals for him to buy a small lot, but unfortunately it wasn't materialized.

His Last mail contact to his friends at Besang was on 1996. As I further research on his current whereabouts.
year 2006 : The race to outrun tsunami

recently i found out this sad News : Man who loved surf rides his last wave

DECEMBER RUSH

2011-12-08T14:49:00.000-08:00

Longboarding Event

Location : Tagakpan Davao City,
Registration Fee : php 350
Date : December 17, 2011.

December Rush by pudz1507

** COMPETITION WINNERS **

1ST- Tito Sumicad CEBU
2ND- Bryan Tongco CEBU
3RD- Jap Romero BXU
4TH- Fab Romero BXU

Rip Curl Pro Search: San Francisco

2011-11-20T18:43:00.000-08:00

Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco: The City by SURFINGMagazine.com

SUNSCREEN

2011-11-19T02:00:00.000-08:00

photo courtesy of : Zinka Inc.

** Sunscreen Time Line **

3150 BC: Ancient Egyptians begin using type of sunscreen made with ingredients like jasmine and rice bran.

1801 :Johann Wilhelm Ritter of Germany discovers ultraviolet rays.

1820 : Englishman Everard Home determines that the melanin in darker skin absorbs heat and protects the skin.

1878 : Otto Veiel of Linz Austria, publishes one the first reports of a substance being used to protect skin from ultraviolet rays. He discovered that tannin protects skin from UV damage, but it also stains skin, so it isn't overly useful.

1928 : The first commercially available sunscreen appears in the United States.

1930 : Eugene Schueller, founder of L'Oreal, is credited as the inventor of modern sunscreen.

World War II : Soldiers use "red vet pet," a red jelly like substance that isn't the most effective and stains clothes. Its inventor Benjamin Greene, later develops a more practical formula & starts Coppertone.

Post WWII : Coppertone's early formula prevents sunburn & leads to more sun- bathing, but doesn't block UV radiation entirely. Skin cancer rates increase as a result.

1962 : SPF (Sun Protection Factor) was defined.

1986 : Zinka Inc. starts selling its neon sunblock. Surfers love it.

1989 : Headhunter becomes the worlds first surf-specific sunscreen

2009 : Neutrogena burst out SPF 100+

SURF MADNESS

2011-11-14T02:06:00.000-08:00

Pinchmysalt.tv presents SURF MADNESS! from pinchmysalt.tv on Vimeo.

by : sterling spencer & friends
Visit : pinchmysalt.tv/blog

Transparent Sea Album

2011-11-05T01:23:00.000-07:00

Album Cover Courtesy of -S4C

Visit : Transparent Sea Voyage USA

New Visions from the Old World

2011-10-25T22:09:00.000-07:00

De Amor Y Arte, New Visions from the Old World by SURFINGMagazine.com

Kelly Slater Wins Tahiti

2011-10-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

Best of Three: Kelly Wins Tahiti by SURFINGMagazine.com

TRANSPARENT SEA VOYAGE

2011-10-11T20:27:00.000-07:00

image courtesy of : S4C.

Surfers for Cetaceans is committed to activating ocean-minded people
everywhere to support the conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and marine life. It's through compassion, awareness, education, media and dedicated interventions that we will accomplish this goal. We seek to be a human voice for and defender of cetaceans worldwide. -S4C

Visit : Transparent Sea Voyage

Goons of Doom Music

2011-10-07T01:30:00.000-07:00

Goons of Doom is a band often described as surf rock, rock, and horror punk. Formed in 2004 in Narrabeen, New South Wales, the group consists of members Ozzy Wrong (the stage name of professional surfer, Ozzie Wright a.k.a. Oscar Wright), "Cutthroat Cowboy" (Ryan Cowell), "Killa Whale" (Timothy Cooney), "Ray of Sunshine" (Tuifao Lalotoa) and "Vaughn Dead" (Adam Blakey).

Formed without any of its members mastering their instruments prior to their first show, Goons of Doom recorded a rudimentary debut album, Bikey Zomby (EP, 2005). This first official release from their record label Volcom Entertainment, was met with humble praise and mixed enthusiam. The following album, "The Story of Dead Barbie And Ghost" (LP, 2006) was met with higher acclaim (Hybrid Magazine[1]). Goons of Doom is known for delivering high energy live performances[2] and has since maintained a passionate fan base. The band is set to release a new album in 2012.

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Global Wave Conference

2011-10-06T17:57:00.000-07:00

Visit : Global Wave Conference

Siargao International Surfing Cup : Sept 21-Oct 3 2011

2011-09-21T21:40:00.000-07:00

local surf spot , aerial view

2011-09-03T15:46:00.000-07:00

Under The Sun | Cyrus Sutton

2011-08-02T21:47:00.000-07:00

Wooden Surfboard : Minimal Shred Project , Day 3

2011-08-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

Day 3 : Setup railings then put some styro at nose portion, to ease from "nose dive" problem as for our theory. ;-p.

Wooden Surfboard : Minimal Shred Project , Day 2

2011-07-21T18:00:00.000-07:00

Day 2 : The wooden minimal shred machine project, is in 40% progress.
by the way these clamps are awesome tool..

Wooden Surfboard : Minimal Shred Project , Day 1

2011-07-20T03:23:00.000-07:00

Day 1 , Me and My Surf buddy Gathered the Materials and
Finished this Frame for Wooden Minimal Surfboard.

Organic Sunblock

2011-06-20T07:03:00.000-07:00

DIY Organic Sunblock - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.

PAINT YOUR SURFBOARD

2011-06-05T22:21:00.000-07:00

from : korduroy.tv

How to Make a Canvas Board Bag

2011-05-22T20:47:00.000-07:00

How to Make a Canvas Board Bag

Under the Sun – Making of Part 2

2011-04-20T01:50:00.000-07:00

Under the Sun - Making of Part 2 from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.

Wheeled Surfboard Bag

2011-04-03T07:49:00.000-07:00

Mobilize Your Boardbag - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.

from : www.korduroy.tv

Color Match Ding Repair

2011-03-29T08:10:00.000-07:00

Color Match Ding Repair - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.

From : http://www.korduroy.tv/
-Surf Sufficient

The Whale Warriors

2011-03-19T07:22:00.000-07:00

I was fascinated by one of the books written by Peter Heller about saving the world's largest mammals. Sacrificing your own life to defend the lives of whales is truly a remarkable one. According to Peter, "Any day saving a whale is a good day to die."

It was 2005 : journalist Peter Heller arrives in Melbourne to join the Farley Mowat , a pirate ship hellbent on saving whales from hunters in Antarctica. On board Heller finds an uncompromising crew of eco-crusaders who fly the jolly Roger, operate a steel blade they call the 'can opener' to ram whaling fleets, and dismiss Greenpeace as 'Avon ladies'. Their leader, the irascible Paul Watson, patrols the seas, in search of his nemesis, the Nisshin Maru . Over the next two months this motley crew will plough through gale-force winds, monster swells and a monotonously vegan diet, as they chase the Japanese ship, and find themselves at the centre of an international whaling war, where the stakes are dangerously high and there is no turning back.

The Whale Warriors is a gripping adventure story set on the high seas.

UV ding repair

2011-03-16T09:38:00.000-07:00

UV Ding Repair - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.

clips from : www.korduroy.tv

215 DAY

2011-03-13T09:20:00.000-07:00

By : Jing2x of Davao Crew.

Support : Operation Grind Stop !!!

2011-03-12T18:04:00.000-08:00

Visit : Operation Grind Stop

south spot , durian shake

2011-02-18T18:26:00.000-08:00

by : jing2x davao crew

malita surf, jan 29-30 , 2011

2011-02-18T18:07:00.000-08:00

lanuza trip (surfing competition) 2010

2010-12-20T22:07:00.000-08:00

by : Kurdec , "Jing2x"
Davao Surf Crew.

Surf Trip : Davao Occidental, Dec 17-19, 2010

2010-12-19T21:47:00.000-08:00

First Philippines National Surfing Convention 2010

2010-11-23T00:36:00.000-08:00

Department of Tourism will hold the First Philippines National Surfing Convention 2010 on Nov. 26-28, 210 at the Club Manila East, Taytay Rizal.

For more information, contact Ms. Elizabeth Nelle , Director, Office of Product Research and Development, DOT at phone : 02-631-2805 or email @ : asiphil@gmail.com

Andy Irons Memorial - Kauai - 11/14/2010

2010-11-21T18:00:00.000-08:00

R.I.P Andy Irons

2010-11-02T20:21:00.000-07:00

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Tuesday, November 2, 2010) – Andy Irons (HAW), 32, three-time ASP World Champion, passed away today en-route from Puerto Rico back home to Kauai from complications due to illness.

Official Irons Family Statement:

The world of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss today with the news that Hawaii’s Andy Irons has died. Andy was a beloved husband, and a true champion.
Irons, 32, withdrew from a professional surfing event in Puerto Rico last weekend due to illness, and passed away during a layover en-route to his home in Kauai, Hawaii. He had reportedly been battling with Dengue Fever, a viral disease.
At this time the family thanks his friends and fans for their support, and asks that the community respect its privacy. The family also asks to not be contacted so their focus can remain on one another during this time of profound loss.
Irons, who began his career with the elite ASP World Tour in 1998, went on to collect 20 elite tour victories, four Triple Crown of Surfing Titles, three consecutive ASP World Titles and change the sport forever with his unparalleled ability and comprehensive approach to surfing.
The thoughts and sympathies of the ASP family go out to the Irons family as the entire sporting world mourns this tragedy.
For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com

Excerpt from : http://www.aspworldtour.com/2010/11/03/world-champion-andy-irons-passes-away/

Pictures from : surfer magazine and aspworldtour websites.

two wam payb feat. panggoy !

2010-10-20T05:39:00.000-07:00

by : jing2x of davao surf crew.

Tropical Storm Tracking

2010-10-14T23:46:00.000-07:00

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Site : http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/

Scale of Risqué Surf Terms :

2010-10-10T22:54:00.000-07:00

From Least to Most Offensive..

15. Getting Pounded

14. Getting Throated

13. Getting Worked

12. Re-Entry

11. Going Deep

10. Pulling In/Out

09. Backdoor

08. Coming from Behind

07. Stroking In

06. Spit Out

05. Swallowed

04. Chinese Wax Job

03. Getting Wet

02. Getting Held Down

01. SEX WAX

Excerpt from : Surfer Magazine, May 2010 Issue.

Visual Petition : Against "Commercial Whaling"

2010-09-03T03:09:00.000-07:00

See : The Cove

A group of activist, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O' Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both shocking instance of animal abuse and serious threat to human health.

excerpt from : w3.imdb.com

visit : http://www.s4cglobal.org/

a good day to surf

2010-08-27T06:42:00.000-07:00

By : Kurdec "jing2x"
of Davao Surf Crew.

Siargao Surf Festival !!!

2010-08-25T01:48:00.000-07:00

Davao City, Welcome to 2010 Surf Season. ;-p

2010-07-04T19:40:00.000-07:00

The Game is ON, Courtesy of : WaveWatch.com.

Lanuza '07: through the eyes of the Cebu Surf Community

2010-06-26T02:16:00.000-07:00

Alternative Water Playground?..

2010-05-04T17:28:00.000-07:00

Yes", its Deca Wakeboard Park. In Davao, Surf season is off right now but, there's a new Playground. & its Within the City.

Bic Sports Surfboards 7'6 Performer

Lanuza Surftrip..

2010-04-02T06:46:00.000-07:00

Bic Sport Surfboards 5"10 Fish

Local Spot : @ Left Hander

2010-03-18T22:03:00.000-07:00

Location : Davao City

Season : June - September

Crowd : Few Stoked

Breaks : Sandbar & Reef

Localism : Not Existed

Sticky Bumps Tropical Water Surfboard Wax 6 Pack

Got 2nd hand, Wave Glide Machine.

2010-03-16T21:48:00.000-07:00

Specs : Twin Fins, Single Concave.
Dims : 6'5" x 19.35" x 2-3/8"

Want Some??. Check, Second Hand Surfboards by: Gerwin @ : http://skateskimsurf.multiply.com/

Quiver

2010-01-19T20:48:00.000-08:00

My Current Quiver, 2nd hand Retro Single fin and a locally made Thruster.
"i badly needed a new one.."

Lanuza Longboarding..

2010-01-17T23:39:00.001-08:00

Lanuza,Surigao Del Sur, National Shortboard Comp!

2010-01-17T23:33:00.000-08:00

PLS! "DO NOT" Patronize Meat Products of WHALES, Dolphins and Other Endangered Marine Mamals ...

2009-11-06T03:49:00.000-08:00

Transparentsea Petition from Billabong on Vimeo.

Surfers in Manila, helps typhoon ondoy victims..

2009-10-04T18:59:00.000-07:00

Confessions of a Novice Surfer: A Rambling Rant

2009-09-18T02:55:00.000-07:00

Confessions of a Novice Surfer: A Rambling Rant

Surf Trip tips

2009-09-08T21:13:00.000-07:00

Welcome everyone! I personally created this blog spot for surf stoked like me. Since surfers travel more than most humans, here are some cool surf trip advices from pros, bros and travel experts...

Excerpts from : Transworld Surf Magazine

1. TRUST ISSUES When choosing the person or people you're going to be traveling with, make sure you trust them and more importantly, like them. Going on a trip can test a friendship more than anything else. Leave the "ding-dongs" at home, and only travel with people you get along with.

2. PB Bring a jar of peanut butter with you. If you're in an unsavory place with no food, you'll be glad to have a high - protein snack.

3. CLEAN FREAK Thoroughly and frequently clean and cover even the smallest of cuts to prevent staph infection, especially in warm, wet, tropical locale like Siargao.

4. SAFETY FIRST Bring a simple first - aid kit with plenty of Neosporin, antibiotics, and bandages. You never want to have to cut a trip short because of a flesh wound.

5. SMILE POWER! Be nice to the people whom you will encounter with during the trip. Be patient, smile, tell a joke if necessary and try to lighten their day a bit.. Who knows, they might just return the favor by smiling back too.

6. SPF-ONE-BILLION Since Philippines is a tropical country, the most important thing in your bag is sunblock. Some people think they're immune to skin cancer, and they're wrong. You should shelter yourself in SPF 30, and keep reapplying it throughout the day.

7. STICK UP Bring stickers everywhere you go. Not only are they good for temporary ding repairs, they can be used as currency. And for some places, you can trade a sticker for just about anything.

8. ROLL DEEP If you roll your clothes up instead of folding them, you can fit more into a small place.

9. MONSOON JACKET A lightweight windbreaker that can be compacted into a tight ball is very useful for any climate. People forget that the warmer places tend to be rainier than the cold.

10. GOOGLE IT Research is your best friend when traveling. Go online, read a book, or ask someone who's been there. Find out as much as you can about your destination before you go. And it's always good to know the laws in the places you are visiting.

11. PLAN AHEAD It's a good thing to decide which and what things to bring before your trip to avoid the rush. Not stressing about missing the bus is worth an extra hour.

12. BED BUGS Bring your own pillow, and not just for the sake of comfort. Head lice, ticks and a few mystery rashes could easily show up on a foreign pillow.

13. DING KING If you're going for an extended trip, bring a Quick Fix ding repair kit. Duct tape is good, but fixing the ding is better. But keep in mind, these days you may not be able to bring your ding-repair kit if your planning to go to a foreign land aboard a plane. (resin is flammable)

14. PARLEZ-VOUS? Learning a few simple words and phrases of the native tongue where you're going is very important. "Hello" , "please", and "thank you" are three phrases that can make your travel experience much better for everyone. Locals usually warm up more quickly to tourists who give their language a shot

15. YARD SALE Bring extra clothes, and give them away as you go. An old shirt to you could mean the world to a local villager with few or no worldly possessions.

16. SAVE SPACE If you're trying to pack light, a quick dry towel is key. These towels are made with microfibers and can be folded up small to fit just about anywhere.

17. SILVER LIFESAVER One roll of duct tape can save your trip. Use it as ding repair, first aid, surf rack, etc.

18. PORTABLE POWER Bring as many batteries as you can. Batteries can be two to three times the price in many foreign countries. If you don't use them by the end of the trip, give them

19. WHAT A DRAG! If you're thinking of getting a board bag to carry three or more boards, get one with wheels. Wheeled luggage is the best invention since the remote control. Try dragging 110-pound wheel-less coffin full of crap around LAX on a 90-degree summer day.

20. BE CONSIDERATE When traveling with your girlfriend or boyfriend who doesn't surf, make sure you pick a spot that has extracurricular activities for your partner to take part in. It's their trip too.

21. A BOARD FOR ALL CONDITIONS If you can only bring one surfboard with you, make sure it's a multi-use board that can be ridden in different conditions. Ideally, it should be about two inches bigger than your standard shortboard, and, if possible, it should have a slightly heavier glass job so it'll be more durable.

22. WAX CHECK Don't forget to bring the proper wax. Ever tried to surf warm water with cold-water wax? Sounds stupid, but try it- it's like slipping on a banana.

23. DO UNTO LOCALS... Snaking a local is a surefire way to blow your trip. Most localism horror stories that people return with from surf trips started because the visitor got overly aggressive. You wouldn't want some tourist back-paddling you at your home break, would you? Smile in the lineup, be friendly, and you'll get plenty of waves and maybe even make some friends.

24. LESS IS MORE Avoid traveling with large groups of people if possible. It gets exponentially harder to make decisions with each new trveler you throw in the mix. Plus, Unless you're on a boat trip, paddling out to a new spot with ten bros is utterly whack, and you'll probably get beat up by the locals.

25. LEASH LAWS Bring an extra leash and extra leash strings. If the surf gets heavy, not having a leash can spell disaster.

26. CONTACT INFO Provide emergency contact info for wherever you are. Even if you're in the jungle, leave as much info as you can, For Example: "We'll be camping on the small island north of Gentang".

27. READING MATERIAL Everybody loves magazines. Bring a grip of mags and spread the love. Don't forget to pass out some mags, the locals will love you.

28. FLASHING CASH Don't count money in public. You might as well wear a shirt that reads, "Please, Rob Me."

29. BAG IT When packing your toiletries bag, put stuff like sunscreen, shaving cream, and shampoo in their own Ziploc bags. If they Explode on the plane, the goo won't get all over everything you own.

30. TOWEL TALES Bring extra towels. You can use them as pillows, blankets, fashion accessories, to pad your surfboards, or as flag for your surf camp.

More tips to come... So keep reading...

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