Posts Tagged ‘diy’

June 18th, 2013 | By | No Comments

DIY: Wetsuit Alterations

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Have an old fullsuit that you don’t mind altering to the point of voiding the warranty? Save some scratch on a new suit, and convert your old wetty into a springer! Even if the seams are shot and holey, a few cuts gives it a new life for warm water sessions.

Warning: Cutting or altering your suit voids it from the manufacturer’s warranty

Materials:
Scissors. The sharper and longer, the better
Chalk
Ruler
Wetsuit Glue, or Rubber Cement
Piss Off Wetsuit Shampoo
24 oz Canned Beverage

Desired Length

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-Start by comparing another springsuit to reference your ideal length
-We recommend cutting above the knee and elbow to minimize rashes and resistance (more…)

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June 14th, 2013 | By | 1 Comment

DIY: Succulent Frame

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In need of a last-minute Father’s Day gift? Lucky for you, you little procrastinating spawn, you, this DIY is heavier on the planting than the planning. Wood, dirt, and of course, love, go into this succulent frame, so guaranteed he’ll dig it. Maybe it’ll even make up for the time you diluted his scotch bottle with water. Maybe. You’ll need about an hour (plus time to gather some succulents – from your own yard of course). Think you’re not the hammer-wielding type? Remember what dad said, “You can do anything if you try.” So take his advice, put down the phone, and make him something he’d be proud of.
Read on for the step by step instructions… (more…)

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June 7th, 2013 | By | No Comments

DIY: Studded Lattice Tank

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Happy DIY Friday! Today’s DIY takes some inspo from these lattice waist dresses and the season’s lace-back tops. The cut-outs give them the perfect amount of edge. We re-created the look by customizing one of our favorite new Billabong tanks. Want to re-create the look? Get the how-to below…

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Pictured above: Lovers + Friends Maxi Dress / Grey Cut-Out Dress
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June 6th, 2013 | By | 6 Comments

Product Review: iPhone Watershot

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The advent of the Watershot iPhone housing brings the DIY craze into surfing without having to spring for a Gopro. The result delivers magazine quality surf photos to post on instagram quicker than it takes to peel off your wetsuit.

The SWELL crew tested the iPhone housing in the the local Orange County beachbreaks to check the learning curve on a Watershot novice.

1st Session: San Clemente

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Learning Curve:
-Beachbreaks are tricky to get closeups with shifty peaks and no zoom
-An object in the foreground gives good perspective and artsy touch
-USE THE LANYARD. Watershot doesn’t float, and swimming with 1 hand is tough

2nd Session: Salt Creek

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Learning Curve:
-You can never be too close, objects are smaller than appear
-Turn off flash and other slow shutter settings to get rapid fire sequences
-Stabilize Watershot evenly with both hands for realistic POV

Best Customer Submitted Photos Captured with WATERSHOT

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Watershot Features
-Depth Rating: 130 ft deep
-Glass Lens for optical image clarity
-Threaded Lens Bezel for screw on lenses & filters
-Full suspension “floats” your iPhone inside the housing for shock protection
-Universal Tripod Mount
-One Year Warranty
-Phone APP for optimized sharibility and photo retouching

Get your Watershot iPhone housing for iPhone4 or 5

 

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