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Posts Tagged ‘design’

Architectural Creative Director, Anthony Marinakis

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5 surf park design tips

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We are in a privileged position to know about surf parks in development ahead of their public announcement, and we can say with confidence that we see inland surf venues expanding into different markets globally. Why? The demand for the surf experience is undoubtedly growing stronger amongst consumers who are driving these projects. These “new” surf development types, whether mixed-use,

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How to design and plan for “elevated human experiences” around a wave pool

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Surf parks must be designed to appeal to diverse groups of surfers. From core salts to freshly scrubbed newbies, everyone has a different expectation of what the optimal surf day is like. It’s a tough gig. Sometimes designing the optimal elevated human experience for these different groups means a layout that minimizes their contact with each other. Complicated, yes. Architecture

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The long, long list of details that go into creating a surf destination

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How do you design a surf park? Well, the short answer is that the pool goes in the middle, and everything else just gets plopped around it. Easy. Done. The rest is simply a smattering of details. But, in reality, these ‘details’ must accommodate a very complex, layered user group. And that’s where the whole process gets tricky. When architects

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best wave pool surfboard

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Surfboards for wave pools: What works and what doesn’t

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The best surfboard for a wave pool will be made with lighter, stronger materials and tend to be shorter in length with more rocker, as well as curve in the template. A touch more foam for all that paddling is a good option as well. Below are guidelines from some of the best shapers in the world. The best surfboards

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stephaine gilmore surf ranch pro

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Computational fluid dynamics – how it’s helping you as a surfboard customer

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That foam and fiberglass sled beneath your feet, including the fins, just got a whole lot of help from the pocket-protector set. The scientists best known for studying airflow and resistance on rockets, Formula 1 cars and various aircraft, have now turned their attention to surfing. Well, at least one has. Enter Riccardo Rossi. The 42-year-old from Rimini Italy is

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surfboard for wave pool

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Board design goes soft to counter hard hitting wave pools

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Soft boards will never surf the same way as your favourite high-performance shortboard. But one man is trying to change that. Wave pools are notoriously hard on surfboards. There is more concrete and metal at your local wave pool than at the beach. Consequently, your chances of encountering said material with our precious board are increased. Factor in a hurried

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