Messages by Xentrix

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General Surf Discussions » flying over surf

Had a birthday prezzie - microlight flight over central coast NSW. Hands down the best way to photograph spots or to find the nicest break.

Minimal vibration, low altitude fly overs, ample space for taking pics from any side of the craft...but is hell scary due to turbulence! Great adrenaline rush. Some pilots go on pilgrimage around Australian coast, if you have decent camera, good sized bladder and tough gut - best way to document Oz coast.

PS Flew with them - http://www.microlight.net.au/

"I have developed a very limited ability to harness the earth's energy and use it to travel at high speeds up and down a moving surface of water. Pretty cool." Unknown
Shaper and Designers Corner » finless surfboards

Looks fun! smile

"I have developed a very limited ability to harness the earth's energy and use it to travel at high speeds up and down a moving surface of water. Pretty cool." Unknown
General Surf Discussions » very cool aerial manuvre

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brb_photography/

PS cant post images from Flickr =/

"I have developed a very limited ability to harness the earth's energy and use it to travel at high speeds up and down a moving surface of water. Pretty cool." Unknown
Surf Forecasting / Reporting Contributor Chat » french polynesia voyage

Awesome smile Where did stay? Boat? With the locals?

"I have developed a very limited ability to harness the earth's energy and use it to travel at high speeds up and down a moving surface of water. Pretty cool." Unknown
Welcome New Members » working with kids with special needs

Good day ruhi, much surf in Te Aroha?

Elliot, I am from Sydney, Australia

"I have developed a very limited ability to harness the earth's energy and use it to travel at high speeds up and down a moving surface of water. Pretty cool." Unknown
General Surf Discussions » tarp surfing

Latest craze.Surf anywhere, anytime big_smile

"I have developed a very limited ability to harness the earth's energy and use it to travel at high speeds up and down a moving surface of water. Pretty cool." Unknown
General Surf Discussions » how green is my jbay pro

Status quo is usually the lowest cost option. But the idea is to move in a right direction. Firstly, counting CO2 will enable to spot inefficiencies and actually save some money, stimulating resource saving programs. But after picking low hanging fruits, cutting emissions will require more creativity and may be more investment.

Some companies, like Patagonia, also have Asian manufacturing, but they think if people working there are happy their goods will be of higher quality. They actually embedded environmental and social aspects into their quality program and that's what these issues are about - high quality and risk management.

10 million dollars represents 1% cost to $1 billion dollar revenue. Spread over a few years, with right technological upgrades could be quite manageable.

Their margins are above 50%, however, things should be put into prospective and driving people's attention from price to value could be a way to approach it. There is a large and growing segment of LOHAS that could buy this message.

New measurement and assurance standards are being developed and that will minimise greenwashing. Also, false green claims are product liability claims.

But, it could be so, that Billabong actually wants sea rise to get more people into surfing smile

PS kudos for pioneering carbon reduction program!

"I have developed a very limited ability to harness the earth's energy and use it to travel at high speeds up and down a moving surface of water. Pretty cool." Unknown
General Surf Discussions » interesting jet ski design

Electric + carbon fiber = 100 km/h

http://silveiracustoms.com/#/home/

Next step is wiring that technology into the surfboard. You know, could be quite handy for the times when you need that boost to make a close out big_smile

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Russia » what to do during flat spell in russia
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General Surf Discussions » rad images from arctic circle

"Photographer Yassine Ouhilal, aka ?Yazzy,? recently traveled to Norway?s Arctic Circle for a surfing expedition feature with Outside magazine. In Norway, Yazzy was also able to shoot for Eddie Bauer, who sponsored the trip. He produced a documentary while traveling that is posted on YouTube, and which has been seen in 200 countries." PDN

"I have developed a very limited ability to harness the earth's energy and use it to travel at high speeds up and down a moving surface of water. Pretty cool." Unknown