http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog Lakes, Loons & A Whole lot more !!! Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:51:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the heart of northwestern Minnesota is an exciting visitor destination called River land. Seven vibrant communities comprise this region. River land communities include East Grand Forks, Crooks ton, Thief River Falls, St. Hilaire, Red Lake Falls, Fertile and Foss ton. With its majestic rivers, scenic campgrounds, challenging golf courses, ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=608 For travelers carrying cash has been always a big problem. Alternative way of the cash is to carry travelers check or credit card. Travelers from any part of the world can buy bullion as a means of secured wealth. United States Gold Bureau sells silver, gold or ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=604 The Comp Squash board shape is the Nineties' classic short board style. Designed for intermediate-advanced surfers, recent versions feature a consistent, flowing rocker from nose to tail, double and single concaves to increase speed and add lift. Rails are soft up front and get hard toward the tail. This combo creates ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=601 If you don't see a Table of Contents on the far left, then you can go to the frames version. The focus is on long boards, but the info is applicable elsewhere to all boards. For more info specifically on paipos (Hawaiian body boards) head over to Rod Rodger's page. All ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=598 Windsurfers choose equipment made of strong, lightweight advanced engineered materials for peak performance. The core of each windsurfing board is made of lightweight polystyrene polymer foam. The outer skin layer of the board is made of carbon fiber-reinforced composite with high impact resistance. Both the boom and the mast of the sail ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=594 A Minnesota getaway is a chance to do the things you like best, with the people you like best. Leave behind your cares, the everyday routines, and the endless" to-do" list. And take home something that money can't buy. The best souvenirs of all are the stories you bring home--the memories, ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=591 The long boards are designed in two basic bottom configurations: 2-stage and 3-stage bottoms. Both are built around the surfers stance. Either can be upscale for bigger guys or downsized for smaller guys or woman. For some reason, woman generally prefer the 2-stage bottoms. The 3-stage bottoms are designed to be ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=586 Concept: Takeoff deep, get in steep or get in early and scream it-if you don't call off at least 5 other guys off the shoulder, you weren't deep enough!. Complete confidence and predictability. These boards have been called magic. I always have one in my quiver. But they aren't for ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=580 Open Ocean has brought back the concept of having three fins on boards. It has been 8 or 10 years since we have seen a big push on the concept. Board design and sail designs have changed since the concept was here in the mid 80's. Our ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=577 The field of sports and leisure equipment is one where large improvements in performance have been made through the development of advanced materials. This is demonstrated well in this example, where we will be looking at the materials and construction of a modern windsurfing board. As with all ... http://www.surfminnesota.net/blog/?p=573