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Surfing
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The Surfboard
What was once a ritualistic, spiritual experience for the early Hawaiians and Polynesians in the construction of their surfboards has now become a multi-billion dollar industry with technologically advanced materials, sponsorships and celebrity. The surfboard has gone through as many changes as the culture of surfing progresses. The ancient Hawaiians constructed either 'Olo' (boards reserved for chiefs and royalty) and 'Alaia' (rode by commoners) out of wood from the Ula, Wili Wili or Koa trees. The construction of these boards was ceremonial and utmost respect was given to board makers.
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Surfing Origins
In the early 1900's the Hawaiians organized the Hui Nalu (surf club) and competed in neighborly surf competitions with the Outrigger Canoe Club. This drew a great deal of attention to the Waikiki surf shore, bringing a revitalized interest in the sport, which had fallen out of favor in the late 1800s.
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How Will Ocean Level Rises Affect Surfing; Global Warming Rocks!
It should be noted that about the best thing to ever come along for the sport of surfing is Global Warming. Ocean levels will rise and you will have bigger waves and more abundant surf. Plus most of the homes along the water will be washed away giving surfers more places to surf and therefore less crowding or worry of someone stealing Your wave!
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A Guide to Surfing Wet Suits
Surfing wetsuits are a breed unto themselves. To begin with, there are cool, surfer-dude designations used to describe the different styles of surfing wet suits. The first is the spring suit which has short legs and short arms and is used to keep the upper body warm and has a thickness of materials of about 2mm.
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Tips for Financing a Swimming Pool
A Kayak swimming pool is much more than a virtually maintenance-free, family fun center. A swimming pool is an investment-a way to place hard-earned money to work for you in elevating the value of your property. But like most major home improvement projects, you may not have all the capital necessary on-hand to cover the expense of installing a pool.
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What You Should Know About Fiberglass Swimming Pools
Not all swimming pools are alike. Some are above ground, some in ground, some created out of plaster, while others are tiled. Still others are made of various materials, including fiberglass. A fiberglass swimming pool is one of the more common designs for people interested in building a pool, as it's surface is durable, easy to clean, and easy on the feet.
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Shopping For A Swimming Pool And Spa
Pool spas are similar to hot tubs in that they use powered jets to create pressure in the water. You can usually put a swimming pool and spa together with an in ground pool, or at a different location depending on preference. An advantage of putting the swimming pool and spa together is that they can share equipment, such as a heater and filtering system.
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Fun And Games For Your Swimming Pool
Some games that you can play in your pool. Naturally, safety must come first: common sense should be used whenever using a swimming pool or playing swimming pool games. No fighting, no pushing, no pulling hair, no dunking, no decapitating, you get the general idea - play nice.
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Swimming Pool Safety
It is easy to forget that the swimming pool is potentially extremely dangerous - even deadly. In the U.S., more than 300 children at or under the age of five die every year in swimming pool related accidents; another 2000 children are admitted to the hospital annually due to non-fatal accidents. Remember, a child can drown in only a few inches of water.
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Overview of Swimming Pool Filter Pumps
Swimming pool pumps aren't cheap, and a system that isn't matched to the pool needs will continue to cost more and more every day. Efficiency is key, and there's nothing that can help the efficiency of your swimming pool pump more than a more than a good match, engineering wise.
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Competitive Swimming - How To Get Started (From a Parents Perspective)
As a parent, I always want to challenge my daughter to stretch and grow beyond what she thinks her limits might be. Competitive swimming is one vehicle that has and will continue to accomplish this goal. To anyone who is new to this sport, things can be somewhat confusing every step of the way. An easy to understand road map that will make the journey a rewarding and an enjoyable one can be a huge help.
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