Another type of technology that makes surfing better is the invention of internet apps. From the palm of my hand, I can look into the future up to a week and half to see when and where the swell is going to be the best. This is all thanks to a little app called magic seaweed.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Fun With Technology
Today I want to talk about how technology affects one of my hobbies in a very positive way. Surfing, one of the most low-tech activities around, is still very much changed by technology. One bit of new age technology that augments the sport is the GoPro camera. This camera is capable of capturing 11 megapixel video and photos, that is super HD! The GoPro is also very small (about 3in. by 2in. by 1in.) the small size of the camera allows it to be attached almost anywhere. Some places I like to put my GoPro are on a head strap and on the nose of my board. These attributes of the camera are directly linked to advancement in technology but the thing about GoPro that affects me personally the most is indirectly related to tech advancement, cost. Advancement in manufacturing technologies and automated machines allow the GoPro to be relatively affordable.
Another type of technology that makes surfing better is the invention of internet apps. From the palm of my hand, I can look into the future up to a week and half to see when and where the swell is going to be the best. This is all thanks to a little app called magic seaweed.
Here are a few clips of my friends and myself messing around with the GoPro on a small day at our local spot.
Another type of technology that makes surfing better is the invention of internet apps. From the palm of my hand, I can look into the future up to a week and half to see when and where the swell is going to be the best. This is all thanks to a little app called magic seaweed.
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