Editorial

Tuesday, 28 July 2009 15:44

Luis MP - Executive Editor of SurferToday.com

Is it difficult to notice the difference?
Apparently, yes it is.

Believe it or not, surfboards, kiteboards, windsurf boards, bodyboards, canoes and kayaks are going to be under the same legal status as oil tankers and cruise liners, in case of a being part of an accident.

In other words, can you imagine a bodyboard being classified as a merchant ship?

The United Kingdom is studying how to apply the same regulations for surfboards and huge ships, under the new revision of the Merchant Shipping Act.

Which means, if you hurt someone in a beach break near you - can be a swimmer or another surfer - you will be severely fined and, depending on your case, maybe jailed.

Oh... And don't forget the old universal rule: don't drink and... surf!

Yes, don't have a beer before you catch some waves. Drugs and alcohol will be analyzed, just like the drink-driving rules.

Amazing. Or maybe not. The UK Department for Transport should review this proposal.
Have they ever tried surfing?

Come one, it is a matter of good sense.

Cheers,

Luis MP
editor(at)surfertoday.com

No more surfing games since "Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer"

Monday, 27 July 2009 14:03

Luis MP

The last console surfing game ever to see the shelves was “Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer”.

It was published in the old 16th September 2002.

Seven years after, there are still no waves from the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii or PC line-up.

What happened? Aren’t there any buyers? Is everyone a “Shoot’Em Up” addicted diehard player?

There is an unexplored market for electronic surfing games and it is definitely easier to simulate water and waves with the 3rd generation console programming.

Look at the skating franchises! There are thousands of Tony Hawk’s episodes and other independent titles.

With snowboarding, the story repeats. There are plenty of titles such as Shaun White’s and SSX franchises.

Where are the surfing games for our Playstation, XBox, Wii and PC’s?

If you would like to take a dive into the past, check the four Playstation 2 surfing games ever published:

Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer (Score: 8)
Transworld Surf (Score: 7.4)
Sunny Garcia Surfing (Score: 5.9)
Surfing H3O (Score: 4.8)

If you want more surfing games published, sign the petition:
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/surfinggames

Cheers,

Luis MP

editor(at)surfertoday.com

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