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Comment on Kelly Slater describes some insane wave pool technology by Tyrin

Tyrin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:08:03 +0000

Update, after the Dubaiworld crash in 2009, I think this is highly unlikely! Although, they have some unfinished islands on the Palm Deira which would be perfect. Also a super keen expat surfing population here to really make it work!

Comment on Shark eats anti-shark device by Marlene Affeld

Marlene Affeld — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:33:18 +0000

Amazing – I don’t think there is anything that can really protect one from sharks. Thanks for the post on the device that failed. Too bad for the manufacture and all the folks it might have protected. Hope they go back to the design board and find one that works.

Comment on Shark eats anti-shark device by Marlene Affeld

Marlene Affeld — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:06:05 +0000

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Comment on Hollow wooden surfboard construction by Jack Stephen

Jack Stephen — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:13:16 +0000

Hi, that picture is my board, and was taken from Swaylocks. I have more pictures that can send under request. E-mail me if you are interested: geociencio@msn.com

Comment on FireWire turns surfboard construction inside-out by Jim

Jim — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:37:26 +0000

I agree. You can jump on them in the parking lot…great. Lets see what they do in the water. A really heavy overhead lip weighs a little bit more than you do. Looks really cool though.

Comment on Kelly Slater describes some insane wave pool technology by Tyrin Batty

Tyrin Batty — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:09:57 +0000

Recently moved to Dubai, from Australia.

No waves here. The ocean has perfect banks but no waves, no surfing.

The UAE is committed to developing business, industry and tourism and I’m sure they would be open to ideas like this and possibly willing to pour some funding into it.

We have seen them build SKI DUBAI here in the desert which is a major tourist attraction.

Maybe thats what it takes. One in Dubai to be the start for the rest of the world to wake up to the idea of surfing anywhere in the world. Future sites in central USA, or indoor venues in Europe during mid winter.

UAE vision ‘If you build it, they will come’.

If could start making some enquiries with the big wigs – Emaar, Nakheel, Dubai properties. Dubaiworld are probably the right people to speak to, but how do you get in touch with them and Kelly Slater?

Let me know if I can help. Have no interest other than creating a surf environment here.

Comment on Kelly Slater describes some insane wave pool technology by kris

kris — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:32:59 +0000

My guess is that if the actual Wave Ring technology works, then it would be possible to build one in a lake. And that, Scabby, would be sweet.

Comment on Kelly Slater describes some insane wave pool technology by scabbby

scabbby — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:00:53 +0000

what if owner of a large shallow lake (1 Sq mile 12 ft av depth) would allow development of Wave Ring? could this be a possibility?

Comment on Hollow wooden surfboard construction by Josh

Josh — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:59:08 +0000

This is not a Grain design. Grain uses a different frame and rail.

Comment on Dolphins can learn to sing the Batman theme song by baby

baby — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:32:53 +0000

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