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007 Shortboard
Nicholas Notara designed a collapsible surfboard whose frame is made of carbon fiber.
Notara carefully designed the board to maintain the balance and weight of a traditional surfboard. The surfboard breaks down and becomes half its usual size with the help of a quick release level and flipping two pins. The board can also adapt to the rides needs with its swappable fin system. While the board is a beautiful example of great design, it is unfortunately just a concept at this time. Maybe one for the future with rising baggage costs and airlines becoming difficult to deal with when travelling with a board.
GoPro Surf Hero Camera
GoPro’s HD Surf HERO is the world’s only 1080p HD on-board video and still photo camera. Professional quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 fps in 720p). Easily mounts to any surfboard in seconds. So light, even top pros claim they don't notice the camera on their boards.
The HD Surf HERO can also shoot 5MP photos automatically every 2 seconds while you surf. With the simple press of the shutter button on the paddle out you can capture photos during your entire surf. Other photo modes include 5 / 10 / 30 / and 60 second time lapse as well as single shot, triple shot, and self timer modes.
The batteries last for over 2.5 hours of HD video or automatic photo taking, so you can document your entire surf with a single push of the shutter button on the paddle out.
The included adhesive base mounts in seconds and is proven in heavy surf from Hawaii to Tahiti, Southern Mexico to Northern California. Or you can install an FCS™ fin plug into the deck of your board and then use our patent pending camera mounting plug to allen key your HD Surf HERO into the FCS™ plug. You can get this camera in New Zealand From the great folk at Southern Approach
Lowrance HDS-10 Combo Plotter Sounder
The finest of new Lowrance fishfinding and GPS navigation technologies with massive, high-definition 10.4”/26.4 cm Super VGA color viewing. The new SolarMAX™ PLUS display renders brilliant detail in sunlight with the best wide-angle viewing ever available, while advanced pure-white LED screen/keypad backlighting fully adjusts to zero-dim for night fishing. The unique new FlyWheel™ dial and command soft keys give you easier and quicker control of Broadband Sounder fishfinding and satellite navigation precision via the built-in 16-channel GPS+WAAS antenna. HDS built-in cartography choices include Enhanced U.S. Basemap, or the amazing, life-like and new Insight USA™ with combined Inland and Coastal coverage (Americas) - Or Navionics World Background map (non-Americas). Plus, this HDS is now fully compatible with all Navionics® chartcards* – Platinum+, Platinum, Platinum HotMaps – with two high-speed SD card slots. Fully ready to build your complete stand-alone or networked onboard system. 100marine.co.nz
Branson's Virgin Underwater Plane
The underwater plane designed for Richard Branson is called the Necker Nymph, and is the billionaire’s latest toy. The plane can dive to depths of up to 130ft and will cost Branson around 415,000 British pounds. Although the plane only submerges to 130ft, the billionaire has lofty aspirations to eventually create a plane that explore depths of 35,000 feet.
The Necker Nymph is relatively small and can only carry three people – a pilot and two passengers. The plane can easily glide through water and will be the perfect vehicle for Branson to travel alongside whales, dolphins, and other sea creatures. The entrepreneur is also hoping to uncover ancient shipwrecks with his new toy.
The underwater plane is highly sophisticated. It is powered by fighter jet technology and is piloted with a joystick. The underwater plane is also Eco friendly and has a low environmental impact. It has low noise emissions, uses low light, and is buoyant enough to avoid interfering with fragile ecosystems. The plane was designed by Hawkes Ocean Technologies and is the first underwater plane to ever be designed. It is an entirely new class of vehicle.
Richard Branson and Virgin’s new project seems to have the plot line for an upcoming James Bond movie. On February 20th, the billionaire entrepreneur will be launching his latest luxury vessel, the Necker Nymph.
The Necker Nymph is different from other sea going vessels in that it is being described as an underwater plane. The boat which is capable of launching from either land or sea uses a downward force applied on the wings in order to move through the ocean for up to two hours. Cruising speeds on the Nymph are between 2 to 5 nautical miles per hour and the boat (plane) can reach depths up to 100 feet.
The Nymph is capable of carrying two passengers as well as a pilot and during the voyage, passengers will be treated to a 360-degree underwater panoramic view. As part of the safety regulations and requirements, both riders will be required to follow standard suba procedures as well as be trained or accompanied by a certified pilot.
If you guessed this isn’t going to be cheap, you are correct. The underwater plane is available to rent at $25,000 per week for guests that are staying at Richard Branson’s luxury property called Necker Island. A one week stay at this private island will add an extra $300,000 to the final bill.
The only question left is who is the Bond girl?
Read more about Virgin and Richard Branson’s Underwater Plane by Coolest Gadget Reviews
2010
08:58 pm
looks good, good to see that the websitte has been updated. could you show more surf photos on the home page? cher
- Posted by luke wallace
2010
09:34 pm
As a teacher of technology it is inspiring to see developments like the Eco friendly Necker Nymph- when as teachers we ask the questions as part of the new curriculum - Can we make it? Should we make it? What impact will it have on society and the environment?
- Posted by Jo Young
2010
07:28 am
Love the new look of marineweather. -Brilliant!
- Posted by fishmeal
2010
08:24 pm
:)looks good (:
- Posted by scott ritchards
2010
07:01 pm
I am very bleased that you guys have updataed your web site it's a lot more interesting. thanks'
- Posted by Kelly Slater
2010
09:48 pm
hey looking good, a new surf pic every day would be even better. keep it up!
- Posted by backcountry
2010
03:56 pm
mean mean mean website
- Posted by George Currie/Arne Moxham
2010
08:11 pm
awesome website, cant think of any improvements.
- Posted by leon silbs
2010
03:00 pm
sic site aye!! i froth on this site, always check'n it, ready to get ma gut charger out! keep it real guys!!
- Posted by arnie walker
2010
07:08 pm
yeah more surf pics
- Posted by bro
2010
05:52 pm
the new site looks good it relly helps because i am teaching jessy to gut slide on a boooogi board. keep it up.
- Posted by Jed and Jessy big bone all round
2010
02:56 pm
Sickest site bro. A few more surf pics would be good to help my fritter stay fried .Cher botz:)
- Posted by Fritter C
2010
03:01 pm
mean new site. one improvement could be hhhhheeeeeeeaaaaapppppppsssss more surf pics.tata
- Posted by Backdoor Dave
2010
08:13 pm
have you seen my all blacks jersey???head for ocean beach hastings, aparently it's going off! helmet stuff.Mint site marine boys. Shot my G-Unit's, Logo.Gisbourne
- Posted by Logan greenroom hamlin
2010
10:41 pm
This has improved my surfing ability somewhat as now i can find the best curlers and tunnels.
- Posted by Daryl Stevens
2010
05:26 pm
Hi. super awesome new site.Really interesting and helps me stay up to date so I can see where the most substantial billows are. Shugger.
- Posted by Plod Davies
2010
05:28 pm
Ha ha your site is sik. Keep the live pics coming im keen. i was just wondering if u could include lake Levin in your charts. must fly out to score the point thanks to u guys. Later
- Posted by Zachery Maiden (Invercargille)
2010
09:54 am
Hi guys!!! Nice sssssite!!! More shots of the guys in their wetsuitsssss!!!! Thanks fellas!!!!
- Posted by Craig Hoyle
2010
10:58 am
i love your site. i would be out surfing on my jet-ski but i dont have one. i would be surfing on my surfboard but there is no swell today, i know this thanks to marineweather. would be nice to have some more pictures.
- Posted by statcom-ed
2010
07:14 am
Yr ya website is prty slick a, but wre is all da surf pics thatr every1 is talkin about. Thanks 4 da reports. Laters.
- Posted by Brillo
2010
05:16 pm
Wow, what an excellent site you have, its so interesting all these sea toys. i love that highly sophisticated underwater sea-plane.Designer Gampee Branson must be akotory bro.All the international news is pretty bolts too.If you had levin on the charts it would be sick cos ive got a few keen little levinee chargers im coaching.Would help heaps, cheers guys
- Posted by Muzza Mclean
2010
10:21 am
Dear Marine Weatheroh, i do enjoy your 'new look' site! i have tried some tips on a recent trip to the South Island! has anyone seen my keys?
- Posted by Phil John Hayward
2010
03:35 pm
WOW!
- Posted by Amanda
2010
04:31 pm
This site is tintee and lamee's fav!
- Posted by Gampee
2010
09:07 pm
i agree with backcountry, a surf pix everyday would be good. also like the look of that fancy board hopefully it will be available in retailers soon! good look too.:)
- Posted by harley
2010
05:15 pm
Good site aye. man im pleased. How about some photos of some lid boards doing twirly wirleys. im keen
- Posted by Ronald Hoyle
2010
10:02 pm
This site is too cool. Crew from Levin wanting surf reports.What next! No offence Muzza Mclean.I agree with Plod Davies.Da phattest site ever. Shot Boltz!!
- Posted by Rod (Roddie) Deck
2010
07:10 am
Cool webstite but Forget levin. It dosn't even get swell. Levin locals may have to relocate to more consistdent areas.
- Posted by Mrs Mount Maungaui
2010
10:48 pm
Year waz up ur massive. Blinking good website a. Gives me da crony domies a. See da surf any time, marine weather ur abosolutliey fabulious, thanks, thanks. Mary absolutly loves it a. Triple thanks.
- Posted by I Clare
2010
09:31 pm
wats up with this levin not getting swell....nothing wrong wif da himatangi closeouts,,,,, ask sowe...yeah you gotta put on the valin i mean levin surf report..... cheersGriff Monsta
- Posted by Jon Griff
2010
09:38 pm
hey crew, good website guys, us surf nuts in palmy need your site cos were friggin ages from the surf...me and kumara bort bords yesterday so were real loose........thanks for the site....ps. ill tell Mr poozarie as well.Currie Muncha
- Posted by Currie muncha
2010
08:12 am
have you guys not seen levins river mouth? its sick... scored it with stuart mclean the other day, he was boosting like you would have never seen before. as for muzza... siiickkk site.
- Posted by sawie griff
2010
08:00 pm
great site!
- Posted by Big Pete Siali
2010
08:33 pm
hea hea heawooaahh this is coooolhey Bevis check this out!You guys are coool, keep up the good work. hawkes bay rocks!!!
- Posted by Bevis
2010
09:36 pm
your website is grand, surfing is grand
- Posted by paddle paddle paddle
2010
09:48 pm
U guys rock. sick site
- Posted by Killa Kerry
2010
09:49 pm
sik stuff
- Posted by moomoo
2010
06:32 pm
Sick site. More photos would be good.Ill tell the rest of my mates to use this site cause uou guys are sick (good). See Ya From.....Matt Terlly
- Posted by Garth and joe were grinning at me over the sholder
2010
04:44 pm
Love the site,i'm one of the rippers that organise all thoses trips down south ect. I am finding this site helpful thanks.
- Posted by created by M.J.T
2010
11:59 am
really useful. thanks
- Posted by boogie
2010
11:46 am
mean site cuz - sum prety experincd guys owt there ay. good stuf marinewether dudes
- Posted by manfred garton and logs turley
2010
01:26 pm
Eco friendly, define that? I highly doubt that with jet plane technology that this thing would be eco friendly.
- Posted by Radam
2010
09:47 pm
sick site botz.wicked 2 check the swell out online aye. cheers G-units
- Posted by nigel no m8s
2010
12:03 pm
Cheer for the sick site. How often do you update it? i scored sum stand up tubes at t bay the other day cause of u crew. keep the swell charts flowing. Back Country tackel box
- Posted by Front country, Walker
2010
12:05 pm
epic site, great for our daily swell check at local beaches. lots of great detail guys :-)
- Posted by George P
2010
06:06 pm
I think New Zealand may be an ok place to surf but who am I to say?
- Posted by Mick Fanning
2010
09:28 pm
nice site pitty that chch is underated i think it may pay to ree look at it. cherrs from all the chch rippers ;)
- Posted by todd murry
2010
10:19 am
Radical site guys!the stoke factor is maxing out after catching lyall bay at a screaming 1 foot!thanks to the boyz at marine weather!
- Posted by Hamish Moore
2010
03:11 pm
Hey you've got it sorted!! its awesome
- Posted by Gavin Degraw
2010
08:53 pm
Cool underwater toy! Should get one for my bath!!! :)
- Posted by Some Piesse kid
2010
06:15 pm
great site marine-yo weather boltz so amped and hyped up to hit up Stentos in the next swell. Cher
- Posted by Naki Monstas
2010
11:54 pm
Can't wait to see what future this website holds. Keep it coming.
- Posted by some Kerikeri kid
2010
09:40 pm
We like it, We love it, We want som more of it!!! Great stuffs cuzzie bros'. keep it comeing because we stare at this site every night.
- Posted by Jordon
2010
09:47 pm
sik dudes cuz bro our.....cool mint and rad ok g-units an evry thing.
- Posted by NUTZ
2010
09:51 pm
brev boogers are googers ok....al g site.
- Posted by Bray
2010
04:45 pm
Really cool to see all the latest technologos. (P.S YAMAHA CLAVINOVAS R DA WAY 2 GO!)
- Posted by BLAIR JUDD-ABAR
2010
08:41 pm
Cheers u guys this is one of the few sites that are acceptable haha. keep it real you marine boys. keep the coments coming brevo's. :) :)
- Posted by Hamish@1focus.yahoo.......!
2010
08:03 pm
I .. love .. this .. site! even the front row bros let us go to the beach to paddle in the water and make sand castles. and ride down waves!!
- Posted by A KEEN brev BODYBOARDER FROM WHANGAREi
2010
05:19 pm
this is my fav site. it keeps me up to date with all the latest marine goss.YAY!P.s Who can get the highest score on build a city or sea sweeper.
- Posted by jamesth
2010
08:45 am
awsome site fullas... P., yamaha clavinovas suk
- Posted by peteraet
2010
06:48 pm
cant believe this site,clavinovas are overrated and they suck.Cheers guys
- Posted by Mike
2010
05:55 pm
wicked site fullas... its an awsome site actualy... thanks for providing such a great thing for us to check out the swell and catch up with a few good stories. chur g-units
- Posted by pinkydogsfloyd
2010
03:58 pm
Great site ok bye,never underate chch and the best break of all WAIKUKU(come there if you dare)
- Posted by waikuku warrior
2010
08:01 pm
I think it a crying shame that the young people these days waste their time on those kick board things.There is nothing quite like the feeling of hoofing it down a Patiti Roller on 9ft of fibreglass. The waves down these parts got a kick like a mule.......braaaah.
- Posted by B Kennerly
2010
08:42 pm
i cant stand long boarding. big, lazy, slow board that cant get out of the way of me when i come screaming down the face and pop backflips and areial 360's on my bodyboard. that is FUN!! get on your guts and get some adrenalin!!
- Posted by ONE STAUNCH BODYBOARDER!
2010
08:58 pm
i luv this site, keep the pix coiming
- Posted by johnnie
2010
09:21 pm
What are these young boys doing out in these black leather suits disappearing between the white foamy breakers. waste ther money, young michel and marcus back in our day we would get one of these long wooden boards for a ha penny.!
- Posted by Linc Suckling
2010
10:25 pm
mint site g-units..keep it up.
- Posted by young sam.b
2010
09:23 pm
Me and my father always go surfing together and we love talking about this in the meeting.
- Posted by jake hikmot
2010
04:40 pm
i luv this site just dont underate CHch beaches please
- Posted by john
2010
05:46 pm
i stand next to B Kennerly. those flutter boards that the young un's are using now days is a jolly waste of time. i remember back in my day riding a big 12ft blank of wood. get to the bottom of roller and you were away luaghing. mind you elain sankey had the gift of the gab.. she used to get the long ones and all the boys were jealous.
- Posted by D King
2010
07:41 pm
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeepik site!!! you should have some photos of the isane waves down south i.e christchurch timis and oooamaru!! the waves rip down here nothing like tucking into a suuuuucky south island slab yeeeaaaaaa!!! go southern beachies:-) waaaahoooo keep up the good work
- Posted by southisland ripper
2010
11:47 am
awsome site dudes.... P.S... bodyboarding rocks linc
- Posted by Young Grom
2010
02:06 pm
flag the down south pics, stick with the mighty north island. chur
- Posted by ichybev
2010
02:27 pm
ace site dudes
- Posted by bev
2010
08:58 pm
fully agree with young grom, love the surfboard cam!
- Posted by even younger grom
2010
07:38 pm
This new stite is a lot better than the old one thanks guys
- Posted by Greg Diver
2010
12:27 am
All you southislanders don't know what you are talking about. If you want to see big waves, go snowboarding and have fun, you come to the real far north. You will be blown away by what we have to offer. Once again, thanks alot to the marine weather guys that keep this site going.
- Posted by Someone Whangarei north
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