Thursday, July 31, 2008

COSMIC BLACK & WHITE

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Observations through the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes recently discovered an inhabited mirror planet of Earth in the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 101.
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All the cops are super groovy there, no sirens, no tude, no tickets...
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"Is there a problem officer?"
"No problem at all... just zebra stripe chillin', buddy. Have a good one."
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space photos
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

FUNCH BREAK

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Fun lunch time corners.
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Not the biggest spot today, but can't complain when you're trunking it on a quick midday break from work with just a few others.
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FIRST QUAKE ETIQUETTE

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Pre-Work A.M. Session: The 40-something dude shoulder-hopped without the slightest glance to his inside even after repeated hoots. After the wave, 40-something dude with furrowed brow says, "You have a problem with me?!" It all made perfect sense when later in the session he could be heard telling someone, "Yesterday was my first earthquake."
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

VALENCE LEVELS

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Something in the air today, a certain quality of light, midday painted clouds...
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...and pumping South lines in the water... buzzing.
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Sunday, July 20, 2008

WEEKEND BATTLE AXE

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Though it will leave you feelin' giddy, make no mistake...
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...the White Pony is not child's play.
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Saturday, July 19, 2008

SHORT x THICK x WIDE x FAST x LOOSE

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Like Casper, the White Pony is a Richard Kenvin design idea inspired by Bob Simmons. I got a chance to ride the first White Pony at AB3 last March and soon after put an order in with Kenvin/Swift Movement. White Pony #2, shown here, was shaped by Joe Bauguess.
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Really fast, lots of glide, and responsive.
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White Pony #2: 4'11". Though slightly thinner foam volume and shorter fin base, it's for the most part a replicate of Kenvin's original.
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Monday, July 7, 2008

GRIT TURN

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Steve H./Warm Jet...
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Grit turn.
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Recent swell, 7'2" Liddle, Photo: Dave Ogle
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