Hmmm, that got me thinking.
If we had giant satellite-mounted laser beams (like we don't already..) then we could use them manipulate the SSTs and attempt to control the track of cyclones.
Not sure how ECLs and other surf-generating systems generate, but bound to be some scope there too.
Search found 4715 matches
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:38 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Engineering good surf, another approach?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10453
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:08 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Engineering good surf, another approach?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10453
Re: Engineering good surf, another approach?
Course, Steve, spots with good bathymetry are going to fare better than those without under all conditions. If I had more consistent surfing opportunities, I'd be far less picky about surface conditions. As it is, I prefer to do something else when the winds are unfavourable, and the lack of crowds ...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:50 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Engineering good surf, another approach?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10453
Re: Engineering good surf, another approach?
Or park it in the break. Heard there were great banks when the Pasha Bulker was stuckBraithy wrote:Park a decommissioned ocean liner behind the break.
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:21 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Engineering good surf, another approach?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10453
Re: Engineering good surf, another approach?
Like the ones they use in the Red Bull flying competitions? I like it!swvic wrote:A line of buoys. Massive ones that dwarf those surf carnival impostors. We could ring the southern half of the continent
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:09 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Engineering good surf, another approach?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10453
Re: Engineering good surf, another approach?
That's exactly the kind of lunacy I was after, thank you AJ.
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:33 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Engineering good surf, another approach?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10453
Re: Engineering good surf, another approach?
Yeah, I get all the issues with aquaculture. You forgot parasite infestation, the issues with placing infrastructure in shipping channels, and the fact that the smooth surface conditions in California have little to do with the kelp, more to do with differential cooling and general weather patterns....
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:22 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: surf rage. solved. apparently...
- Replies: 156
- Views: 36599
Re: surf rage. solved. apparently...
Didn't watch all of that, given it was something about dinosaurs I can only assume you're making some brutally perceptive comment about people living in the past because they don't want to see natural things ruined by the unnatural. So lets get a bit modern and technical with your suggestion, Carvin...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:18 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Engineering good surf, another approach?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10453
Engineering good surf, another approach?
So, I'm not convinced that we can make a good artificial surfing reef. This is not to say we can't build something that will cause improvement in surf, I just don't think that designing a reef for surfing will ever live up to expectations. No matter how well it is designed and build, it will always ...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:46 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Bong in big trouble
- Replies: 783
- Views: 241818
Re: Bong in big trouble
We're talking about people you might reasonably expect to see outside.
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:43 pm
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: "More" surfboards board porn!
- Replies: 628
- Views: 223555
Re: "More" surfboards board porn!
thanks...but sometimes (I believe) its not the most eye pleasing ones that work the best, I always put function first before aesthetics ( prob incorrect spelling ) but with the mini sims stuff, most of em look ugly but fark they are fun to ride..... I was talking about function. Aesthetically I wou...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:33 am
- Forum: Swap City and Check my website
- Topic: Mini Simmons SOLD - Fat Arsed Wombat Anyone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5849
Re: Mini Simmons SOLD - Fat Arsed Wombat Anyone?
Yeah, it did. Good spotting. Just how much time do you spend on there?Topher wrote:Other people are clearing out - this looks like our old nugget is up for sale - did it go up to sunshine coast? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/McCoy-Interc ... 500wt_1287
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:23 am
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Bong in big trouble
- Replies: 783
- Views: 241818
Re: Bong in big trouble
skipper wrote:I find it hard to believe you'd share a joint with a stockbroker
Stockbrokers and dentists have the best dope. Think it's the stress.steve shearer wrote:No discrimination in the great outdoors.
He seemed like a nice fellow and we got to chatting.
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:14 am
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: "More" surfboards board porn!
- Replies: 628
- Views: 223555
Re: "More" surfboards board porn!
best outline yet, for mine.pridmore wrote:
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:03 am
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: that wetsuit discussion...
- Replies: 2945
- Views: 1159492
Re: that wetsuit discussion...
Oneill: neoprene pocket on outside of calf with key loop, no zipper. Only used it once, normally use a Surf Lock. Was secure and easy to get out, but you wouldn't want a really bulky key in there. Xcel from 5ish years ago: key pocket no loop between the shoulder blades. Impossible to get out without...
- Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:20 am
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: surf rage. solved. apparently...
- Replies: 156
- Views: 36599
Re: surf rage. solved. apparently...
And for the reef builders to stabilise the ocean floor, it makes sense they should close the point down to the public while works are undertaken. Safety should be a priority here. Oh yes. Occupational Health and Safety legislation should be fully considered and adhered to at all times when we are f...
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:16 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: surf rage. solved. apparently...
- Replies: 156
- Views: 36599
Re: surf rage. solved. apparently...
Strongly disagree with all due respect. I'm with Steve, and I mean the last part in the political sense. This would be part of my reef building strategy, any time a good sand build up occurs on our coastline creating good peeling waves, a team of reef builders would move into action and cover and s...
- Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:42 pm
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: My new board (pics)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12839
Re: My new board (pics)
No dramas.
Since been told by Huie that it's not V, but something a bit more complicated.
Buggered if I can figure it out. Glad it's the water that has to figure out what to do with it.
Since been told by Huie that it's not V, but something a bit more complicated.
Buggered if I can figure it out. Glad it's the water that has to figure out what to do with it.
- Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:36 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Surf/Weather - what's coming Mar/Apr?
- Replies: 128
- Views: 27276
Re: Surf/Weather - what's coming Mar/Apr?
into the bathroom to hide, like any sensible person.