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Rural Web Surfing
There is a lot to be said about choosing to live in remote areas of the world. The kind of peace and quiet that can be found in secluded areas cannot be replicated, and the natural beauty that is often found is hard to match. For people who prefer solitude and a more relaxed, easy going approach to life, rural living is the way to go. There are certain prices to pay for solitude however. When someone lives in the middle of nowhere, there is a very low likelihood that internet providers and other urban luxuries go that far. Fortunately, people no longer have to make a choice between country living and internet access thanks to wonder of satellite internet.
Depending on a person’s need for the internet, there are different packages and setups that they can choose from. Individuals who are looking to run a business from their rural location are going to need to purchase the most deluxe deal available in order to have the kinds of connection speed that is necessary for streaming video that is used for things like video conferencing and other business related communication. The basic ability to check e-mail and slowly surf the web will not be sufficient. For this kind of satellite internet a person will need two-way satellite communication because it is faster, but also, more expensive.
Two-way communication requires a terrestrial dish that both sends and receives information to the satellite orbiting in space. No matter how much money a person spends, the problem of latency will always be an issue. The delay between when the computer makes a request and when it receives the information is simply a matter of how far the signal has to travel and while it travels thousands of miles within a few milliseconds, this manifests into a tangible delay for the satellite internet user. While it is possible for an individual to have high speed internet access in a rural location, it will not be the exact same as if they were using cable or DSL.
For individuals who simply want to have a faster connection than dial-up can offer, satellite internet is definitely the way to go. People who are operating within a more rigid budget can tweak their use to make it cheaper. Two-way satellite communication is the most expensive form of internet connection because it requires the connection to be on at all time. One-way communication combines the power of dial-up and satellite. This kind of setup sends outgoing data through the dial-up connection to the internet and receives information from the satellite to the terrestrial dish. This is a much more cost effective way to use the internet when it is only for personal use and basic communication.
Living in a rural location no longer means having to wait around patiently for the dial-up connection to work and slowly trudge through the most simple of operations. Satellite internet means that people can stay in touch with loved ones no matter how far away they are and do not have to suffer through a mind numbingly slow connection in order to do so.
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Surfing Santa Cruz
What single thing best symbolizes California’s beach lifestyle? Is the laid-back, casual approach of the natives? Or how about the Baywatch-esque lifeguards that keep our residents and visitors safe from harm? For many people, the one iconic image that sums up the California coast has to be the sight of a lone, tanned figure, riding the crest of a wave. Surfing’s not only big business in The Golden State, it’s also a way of life for thousands of people who live and vacation here.
But just what is it that makes this seemingly solo pursuit so hugely popular? Whole communities are built around surfing, and surfers. Theirs is a distinctive culture, with its own lingo, fashion and music. The sport, having evolved in Hawaii arrived in California in the early 20th century, grew in popularity in the ensuing years and by the 1960s a whole counter-culture had evolved. California’s surf craze was exported throughout the globe via the music of the Beach Boys, The Surfaris and Jan and Dean, while movies and TV shows portrayed the glamour and excitement of the west coast surf scene.
In Santa Cruz, the sport has been firmly established since the 1930s, and the city itself has become synonymous with California surfing. In June 1986 Santa Cruz became the location for the world’s first surfing museum, documenting over 100 years of surfing activity in the region. The small museum, which celebrates its silver anniversary in 2011, is home to an impressive collection of photographs illustrating the evolution of Santa Cruz’s surfing community from the 1930s to the present day. Surf fans will be amazed by the display of boards housed in the museum, clearly chronicling development from the early paddle boards and redwood planks, through to the modern surfboards used by contemporary surfers.
Visitors to the non-profit museum will find a cornucopia of surf memorabilia on display, and for those wishing for a keepsake will discover the gift store where a range of exclusive t-shirts, books and all manner of surf-related products and paraphernalia can be purchased.
Santa Cruz residents and visitors alike enjoy a wide selection of top sites to surf, each catering for surfers of different levels of expertise. Among the most popular, and revered locations, are The Hook and Steamer Lane. Serious surfing is the name of the game in these lively spots, and beginners are best advised to stay out of the water and simply observe the great, high quality surfing on display here. Newcomers to the sport may wish to try out Cowell’s or Capitola Beach. Here, you can practice alongside other novices and be assured of a more gentle and pleasant experience. Santa Cruz is home to a number of surf schools offering beginners the chance to try out this enduringly popular pastime. Newcomers learn essential surfing skills, etiquette and safety.
So, whether you’re an old hand at tackling big waves, or you have never been within a mile of surfboard, now is the time to plan your trip to beautiful sun-drenched Santa Cruz, California and discover the ever-growing appeal of the surf for yourself.
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Essential equipment for spearfishing
This ancient method of fishing popular throughout the world for centuries is still in practice. The older civilizations used sharpened sticks for spearfishing and today modern specialized equipment and methods make it easier and convenient. Elastic powered and compressed gas pneumatic powered spearguns and slings are used for spearing fish. The equipment is designed for various aquatic environments. Free-diving, snorkelling and scuba diving are practiced for spearfishing in the sea and rivers. Development of the diving mask, swimfin, snorkel and even scuba diving has their roots in spearfishing.
Spearguns
Either rubber powered (band) or air powered (pneumatic) spearguns are used for spearing fish. The rubber powered is the simplest type of gun and is less costly. Some of the rubber powered spearguns are made of wood while sealed tubing metal, composite and a combination of both are available too. These are called Stock and Barrel. Pneumatic guns have a thicker spear and a trigger mechanism at the back of the gun. Spearguns need a trigger, rubber bands or air pressure to function.
Polespear
This is another underwater tool used for spearfishing that combines a pole, a spear tip and a rubber loop. This differs from a Hawaiian sling, although sometimes referred to as one. The pole measures from four feet to ten feet and is made of fibreglass, carbon fibre, graphite, aluminium or wood. Longer poles come in several pieces that can be screwed together. It has a threaded tip to interchange different kinds of spear tips. Some often have a fixed tip. On the other end of the pole is the elastic loop made of rubber tubing or a band of rubber.
Hawaiian Sling
Similar to the bow and arrow mechanism, it has an elastic band attached to a tube through which a spear is shot.
Wet suits
The ones designed especially for spearfishing usually come in two pieces. These can be black or designed with camouflage colours and patterns.
Fins
Spearfishing fins are longer than the ones used for scuba diving. The snorkelling fins have a closed foot design and are worn with neoprene socks.
Snorkelling masks
These are similar to the ones used for scuba diving. Snorkelling masks aid underwater vision.
Fish Stringer
It is a cable that has a sharp point at one end and a loop or a swivel at the other. It is used to retain speared fish.
Make spearfishing a safe and an enjoyable experience with the latest equipment from snorkelling masks to float lines by visiting Blue Water Sports, before you embark on your next spearfishing venture.
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How To: Training in the Offseason
It’s that time of year! Get yourself and your crew positioned to start of strong this season. The How To instructional section from our March issue has been converted to the web for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
How-To: Training in the Off-Season | Words: Brandon Judd | Photos: Bill Doster
Ride with Confidence
Your summer is quickly approaching, and we know how much you’re champing at the bit to get back on the water. We want that as much as you do, but before you go gallivanting to the nearest waterway as soon as the ice melts, let’s discuss some off-season training principles that will help you get in shape physically and mentally. This way we can quickly and safely get your bag of tricks back to where it was at the end of last season — or better.
We’ve divided up this instruction into three sections: injury recovery, injury prevention and how to start riding again after a long off-season. In each section, we’ve hand-picked a few pro riders who bring a specific expertise to the table: Mike Dowdy, having just successfully recovered from an injury; Kyle Rattray, co-owner and trainer at Clermont CrossFit; and Shawn Watson, bringing 20 seasons of experience with him. It’s hard not to learn something with a lineup like this.
Admittedly, any training outside of wakeboarding does take effort and planning — so, one might ask, is it worth it? If you’ve never tried, then you don’t know what you’re missing. Being in shape mentally and physically sets you up for success on the water in a number of ways: You’re less prone to injury, you feel lighter on your feet, don’t tire as easily and, most of all, you’re more confident. This confidence is the key for consistency, learning new tricks, and increasing your style. After all, confidence and style are inseparably connected. Think about it for a minute: Have you ever seen a really stylish trick that was performed timidly? We didn’t think so.
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