Protest World Rookie Fest 2011 , in Livigno

Inscrierile sunt deschise pentru cel mai mare eveniment al sezonului. Acest concurs este gata de a prezenta stelele viitorului in snowboarding.
In perioada 15-19 ianuarie 2011 , mai mult de 100 de rideri din intreaga lume vor ateriza in Snowpark-ul Swatch Mottolino din Livigno , Italia , pentru a lua parte la acest concurs unic.Riderii vor fi impartiti in doua categorii :

   - Rookie , cei care s-au nascut intre 1 ianuarie si 31 decembrie 1993
   - Grom , cei care s-au nascut dupa 1 ianuarie 1996

Acest eveniment legendar , promovat de World Snowboard Federation si Swatch TTR , va impinge din nou conceptul de "From Rookie to Pro System" si va atrage cei mai buni tineri si echipe internationale de manageri pentru stelele viitorului in snowboarding.

Lista premiilor pentru Protest World Rookie Fest 2011 include :

   - bilet la Oakley Arctic Challenger in Oslo
   - bilet la RipCurl Sista Session
   - excursie in Chile
   - invitatie la Onboard Rookie Shooting 2011
   - invitatie la Cooler Rookie Shooting 2011
   - tabara de surf in Franta
   - cadouri de la sponsori ca : Tech Riders , Protest si Ride Snowboard

World Rookie Tour 2010

World Rookie Tour 2010 - 24 minutes TV Show from Board.tv on Vimeo.

Pentru mai multe informatii  worldsnowboardfederation.org

Tipuri de snowboard

Chiar daca industria snowboardingului este intr-o mare si rapida crestere, pana in prezent au fost concepute 3 tipuri de placi, si anume : FREESTYLE (Park/Pipe) ; FREERIDE (All Mountain) si ALPINE (Carving/Race). Fiecare placa are o tehnica de constructie unica in functie de material, forma, flexibilitate si marime. De ex : Nu vei folosi o placa carving pentru sarituri, acrobatii si nici una de freestyle pentru viteza ... s.a.m.d. 

Freestyle Snowboard - placa pentru acrobatii

Este mai lata , mai stabila si mai usor de controlat. De asemenea, este mai scurta in comparatie cu placa de freeride sau carving, mai usoara, mai moale si mai flexibila. Aceste placi sunt construite pentru air , spins, grabs si riding fakie, mai sunt folosite pentru Jib, fun box, half pipe, rails, de diferite nivele de dificultate, forme si lungimi. Placa este simetrica nose - tail cu legaturi si boots soft. Pozitia cea mai utilizata in freestyle se numeste duck foot (-9 ° / +12 °).
Placa recomandata incepatorilor !

Freeride Snowboard - placa pentru alunecare "la liber"

Este cea mai comuna si cea mai usor accesibila in snowboarding. Se poate folosii atat pe partiile amenajate, snow park-uri sau padure/munte. O deosebim de cea de freestyle, fiind mai lunga, mai rigida , iar tail-ul placii nu este atat de curbat in comparatie cu nose-ul. Tail-ul poate sa fie "tesit" sau "coada de randunica"  pentru a scoate mai usor nose-ul din zapada. Cel mai bine se comporta pe zapada afanata.
Placa recomandata tuturor practicantilor !

Alpine Snowboard - placa pentru viteza si viraje taiate

Este foarte asemanatoare cu structura unui ski. Configurata pentru a avea foarte buna stabilitate la viteza, este mai lunga, mai ingusta si rigida. Similare cu placile de freeride, sunt facute pentru a merge intr-o singura directie. Se folosesc boots hard asemanatori cu claparii de ski.
Placa nu este recomandata incepatorilor !

Step into the Future of Graffiti Art >>> Light Graffiti

Light graffiti is a photographic technique in which exposures are made usually at night or in a darkened room by moving a hand-held light source or by moving the camera. In many cases the light source itself does not have to appear in the image. The term light painting also encompasses images lit from outside the frame with hand-held light sources. In this post I’m showcasing some excellent light graffiti pictures.

Magic Flashlights Snowboard

World Snowboard Day in Arena Platos

A venit iarna, mult asteptată de toţi iubitorii sporturilor de alunecare pe zapadă...şi nu numai.
Xventure Offroad România, promotor al celui mai spectaculos concurs de freeride din România, Inferno , revine în sporturile de iarnă cu o premieră pentru România. Pe data de 19 decembrie se vom serba pentru prima dată în România, World Snowboard Day, http://www.world-snowboard-day.com/en/default.aspx , zi celebrată în peste 30 de ţări din întreaga lume.

O sa fie o zi plină de activităţi, demmo-uri, concursul de freestyle (unde sunt invitaţi și skiorii), chiar dacă e ziua mondială a snowboardului, vizionare de film documentar şi bineînţeles un party.

Nu se plăteste nici o taxă de participare, iar urcarea cu teleski-ul este liberă pentru cei care participă la concurs. Snow fun park-ul din complexul Arena Platos este gazda voastră în această zi.

Inscrierile sunt deschise incepand cu....acum...pe adresa de mail cristinab@xventure.net


Arena Platos

Recommended diet for water-sports athletes

For a good day of surfing , to catch more waves we need to eat healthy and energetic food. The important thing is to consume the food accordind to nutritional needs of each athlete , depending on their physical activity , weight , height , length  of training , age , etc... I have concluded that asking other athletes , studying nutrition forums and  nutritions websites dedicated athletes and even experimenting on my own body .

2h BEFORE SURFING , one must ingest foods rich in carbohydrates , 300kcal , approximately. Carbohydrates increases the stok of energy for the body in the form of glycogen in the muscles.  Eat : bread , fruits , cereals  , crackers or cereals bars. The rate of glycogen resynthesis seems to be quicker immediately and in the first 2h after exercise.
Right after surfing it is recommended to drink plenty of liquids ( water , juice , gatorade ) and a small amount of carbohydrates.

2h AFTER SURFING : a balanced meal containing proteins. The proteins are responsible for construction and performance the next day. Eat : lean meat , beans , cheese and milk.

One of the most popular post-surf snack preferences is beer !

For more information consult a nutritionist !

Surfing & Bodyboarding in Monte Clérigo - small waves

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay 2010 - ASP World Tour

Yestarday , on July 15th began the great contest Billabong JBay 2010.

The GUILHARTE project - Lisbon

The Guilharte project is the production and exhibition of a multidisciplinary program "non stop" during the two weeks in the new facilities of the Society of Education Guilherme Cossoul.
Our mission consists in the attribution of life to space through many cultural events and thus gain recognition and public opinion more as a dynamic center for cultural and creative alternative in Lisbon, as well as to initiate a cycle of cultural activity in the Palácio de Laguares.

The Society of Education Guilherme Cossoul is one of the oldest and most prestigious associations of Lisbon. It was formed in 1885 by 47 amateur musicians and admirers of Guilherme Cossoul. Guilherme Cossoul was a Portuguese composer and cellist of the nineteenth century, who founded the volunteer firefighters in Portugal.

Throughout its history of 124 years, plus an area of strong civic and cultural promotion, always satisfied the needs of educational, artistic and sporting activities of their members and the city of Lisbon.

the literate citizens, taught trades, formed sporting champions, musicians, actors, directors, playwrights and technicians to the scene.

o Guilherme Cossoul always been and remains a hotbed of new talent. Raul Pepe Solnado the young boy, among many, many others.

The Guilherme Cossoul aware of the importance of culture in social and economic development of communities, whose main aim is to create better access to knowledge and culture.

The Society of Education Guilherme Cossoul, institution of public utility, is one of the most prestigious cultural associations of Lisbon, throughout its existence, has played a key role in the affirmation and revitalization of the arts, in particular the contribution to enhancing and enhancement of Portuguese Theatre, forming and bringing out new directors, actors and designers of great importance in this cultural area. 

Some moments captured with fisheye lens :

soon I will upload the videos

for more info :  GUILHARTE 

Sumol Surf Summer Fest 2010, Ericeira

Remind :  On June 26th and 27th  is the 2nd stage of the National Circuit of Surf - Open MALE in Ericeira.
more infomation :  Surf Portugal

Also , on June 25th and 26th is Sumol Surf Summer Fest 2010 in Ericeira. Main quest are Dub Inc. , Groundation , Gentleman , Marcelo D2 , The Evolution , Tom Frager.
The ticket price is 30euro/day or 40euro/2days.



tickets , photos gallery and more information vizit :     Surf Fest Ericeira

Surf footage in super slow motion - BBC

The best surf footage ever were captured by Australian cameraman Bali Strickland in super slow motion.  This movie shows us how the wave is formed underwater and  how it behave until the wave break. The surfer is Dylan Longbottom from Australia.





Another good job made by Bali Strickland :



I recommend you the incredible documentary about the South Pacific from BBC. 
For more info  :  http://www.bbc.co.uk/  and  www.myspace.com/balistricko

Waimea Bay, Hawaii

Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River. Waimea Valley extends behind Waimea Bay. Waimea means "Red Water" in Hawaiian.



In winter, Waimea and other North Shore locations such as Pipeline and Sunset Beach host a number of surfing contests because of the large waves found here. These waves are created by winter storms in the North Pacific, and their arrival on O‘ahu's North Shore are typically forecast accurately several days in advance. In summer, Waimea typically has clear and calm water.

About the wave at Bells Beach

Bells Beach is an A-grade surf break & one of the world's most famous beaches. It is a high performance right-hand reef break that features two unique reef sections: 'Rincon' & 'The Bowl'

The Bowl
The Bowl feeds on big Southern Ocean swells and will hold waves up to the 15ft range (which it delivered at the unforgettable 1981 event). Long drawn-out carves and steep turns are the way to tame the Bowl's powerful walls.

Rincon
Rincon sees most of its action when the surf is in the 2-4ft range. Look out for the Virgin Blue expression sessions when conditions are small, because the pros will be taking flight and chasing cash prizes.

Final Kelly vs Mick - 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Congratulations to Kelly Slater on his winning of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2010.
Nine time world champion Kelly Slater has won the Rip Curl Pro, equalling the legendary Mark Richards' four victories at the event.

After an amazing competition held at four seperate locations over the Rip Curl Pro waiting period, Kelly Slater has defeated current World Champion Mick Fanning at Johanna Beach with an incredible display of surfing.

Here's the road to the final ...

SEMI FINALS
SF1: FIRST - Mick Fanning, SECOND - Taj Burrow
SF2: FIRST - Kelly Slater, SECOND - Bobby Martinez


QUARTER FINALS
QF1: FIRST - Taj Burrow (AUS), SECOND - Adriano de Souza (BRA)
QF2: FIRST - Mick Fanning (AUS), SECOND - Jordy Smith (ZAF)
QF3: FIRST - Bobby Martinez (USA), SECOND - Joel Parkinson (AUS)
QF4: FIRST - Kelly Slater (USA), SECOND - Bede Durbidge (AUS)


Interviews with Kelly Slater - 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Frederico Morais on go-S.tv

This week's GO-S.TV regress with spectacular images of Frederico Morais, current leader of LigaProSurf here to erupt in the free surf, skate night and the return of New York hardcore band H2O to Porugal
GO-S TV For more videos with surf, skate, snow & sound!  

EUROPEAN BOBYBOARD TOUR 2010 SAGRES - Day 2

History of Surfing

Surfing is one of the oldest practiced sports on the planet. The art of wave riding, is a blend of total athleticism and the comprehension of the beauty and power of nature. Surfing is also one of the few sports that creates its own culture and lifestyle.

The act of riding waves with a wooden board originated in Western Polynesia over three thousand years ago. The first surfers were fishermen who discovered riding waves as an efficient method of getting to shore with their catch . Eventually catching waves developed from being part of everyday work to being a pastime. This change revolutionized surfing.

There is no exact record of when stand-up surfing became a sport. It is known that during the 15th century, kings, queens and people of the Sandwich Isles were big into the sport of "he'enalu" or wave-sliding, in old Hawaiian. "He'e" means to change from a solid form to a liquid form and "nalu" refers to the surfing motion of a wave.

Early historical records of surfing appear in the late 1700s, when Europeans and Polynesians made first contact in Tahiti. Navigator Captain James Cook described how a Tahitian caught waves with his outrigger canoe just for the fun of it: "On walking one day about Matavai Point, where our tents were erected, I saw a man paddling in a small canoe so quickly and looking about him with such eagerness of each side. He then sat motionless and was carried along at the same swift rate as the wave, till it landed him upon the beach. Then he started out, emptied his canoe, and went in search of another swell. I could not help concluding that this man felt the most supreme pleasure while he was driven on so fast and so smoothly by the sea."





Evolution of the Surfboard