Friday, October 28, 2011

Great White Surfing







What would your first thoughts be when a great white shark try's to have a little nibble out of you and your board?

Would you shout for help?
Punch it the nose?
Swim to shore?



Well a man from Oregon USA 
was surfing when a great white shark attacked him.
His first thought was to swim to shore as he was swimming to shore the shark swam under him,
at the same time the man stood and tamed this best for a few 
seconds as he rid the shark closer to shore.


Wednesday, October 26, 2011

River/Polo Bugging



This is a quick intro to New Zealand made bugging sport


With the Riverbug, Wildwater Designs set out to design a river tube that is capable of running harder river rapids. The result is a whole generation of general purpose high-tech tubes that are both sleek and sturdy.
Comparing an inner tube to a Riverbug is like comparing a Model T Ford to a Lamborghini



 
River Bugging

The Standard riverbug is an all-purpose bug, and is stable and easy to use. It is the ideal bug for beginners and intermediates to use on a river, whether it is a float trip, or involves rapids. Experienced bug paddlers can run Grade 3 river rapids in standard Riverbugs.




Bug Polo

Bug Polo is a game played during winter at an indoor swimming pool. Players sit in the River Bug and propel themselves with the fins on their feet. The game itself is a cross between netball and water polo.

To check the site out go to http://www.wildwater.co.nz/

Friday, October 21, 2011

Deep Canyoning NZ



Have a go at canyoning for thrills and spills in Otago



 Deep Canyoning New Zealand are doing trips in summer for people who want to see the amazing wilderness of central Otago has to offer

Descend the spectacular canyons of the Matukituki valley.
Explore your way through crystal pools and native forest.
Plunge down water polished chutes, ab sail down waterfalls.
Climb, swim and float through a spectacular world of water-sculpted rock and sparkling, crashing waterfalls.

Does this sound like you?
If so, check out their website to organize a day trip with them.


Thursday, October 20, 2011

Seventhwave put to the test: canyoning in Ticino, Switzerland



Seventhwave wetsuits get put to the test—check out this amazing canyoning video from Eldorado Ticino, Switzerland. From cliff jumps to waterfall wandering, this stuff is crazy!

This video shot by Joe Bugden and Daniel Clearwater features their trip to Switzerland. The crew are all NZ canyoners and if you like what you see and want to try canyoning in NZ, visit their website www.kiwicanyons.org. KiwiCanyons.org is a non-profit website set up by Daniel to promote recreational canyoning in New Zealand.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

October newsletter: Tahiti monsters & world tour wars


 Our October newsletter is about to hit your inbox! Here it is if you don't subscribe: it's a good one. http://www.seventhwave.co.nz/newsletter+archive/October+2011.html


THE LINEUP:
  • Tahiti monsters & world tour wars
  • What wetsuit for me? interactive product finder
  • Hit the road Jack...
  • New Zealand-wide paddle-out to protect beaches
  • Feedback: the world's best wetty!
  • Slingshot shredding in Thailand