Could this be the most perfect bit of surf footage ever captured?
perfection
The BBC filmed pro surfer Dylan Longbottom in glorious HD and slow motion for their series on the South Pacific. Nothing more needs to be said.
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There are many activities out there that simply never occur to us. Luckily there are other people out there who these things do occur to.
One example is paddling off a very high waterfall. Tyler Bradt, an American kayaker, holds the world record for a waterfall plunge – 186 ft of it. The event took place in April 2009 at Palouse Falls in Washington State.
Palouse Falls
He reached 100 mph during the drop and on landing in the deep pool at the bottom of the falls Bradt was pushed 20 ft underwater for 7 seconds. The only injury sustained was a sprained wrist.
It was captured on film as part of an upcoming feature named Dream Result that also captures white water action in Canada, Chile, Iceland, Norway and China.
If that’s just part of what’s in store then we can’t wait. Check the trailer below.
At the end of a hard day of being all extreme and that, it’s always nice to return to your mobile refuge to relax. If you’re somewhat skint then it’s likely to be a Ford Transit. If you’re somewhat flush then the chances are it’ll be a VW Transporter with garish alloys. But what about something that’ll make more of an impact?
We’re here to help.
1 – The JL421 Badonkadonk
JL421 Badonkadonk
The Badonkadonk is the perfect choice if you fancy emulating David Bowie in The Man Who Fell to Earth. It’s billed as an armoured land cruiser cum recreational tank. It can be driven from inside or from an external platform up top. It comes with a 1000 watt sounds system and a cornucopia of lighting to annoy your fellow campers. Buy yours today from www.naodesign.net
2 – Terrawind RV
Terrawind
You can always count on the Americans to take the mobile home that much further. Until someone invents one capable of flight, the Terrawind RV is probably the last word in mobile living convenience. With prices starting from $850,000 you can tow your friends out into the heavy surf whilst pounding your Xbox. Check out www.terrawind.com for further info.
3 – The Housetruck
Housetruck
The first port of call for that more homely look. You’ll probably have to make your own or buy a housetruck off someone in a remote corner of Canada, Alaska or NZ but it’ll certainly out cool anything else in the car park. Have a look at www.housetrucks.com for design tips should you have a chassis cluttering up your bedroom.
4 – The Rotel
rotel
Do you have alot of peeps to entertain? Then the Rotel is the solution you’ve been looking for all these years. This German machine is part bus, part hotel. Each punter gets their own tiny cubicle to sleep in. Apparently food and sanitation is your own problem. These machines come in a variety of shapes and sizes and pop up across the globe, embarking on some very lengthy treks. We checked one out at John O’Groats and were, er, sceptical. www.rotel.de for that dream holiday.
Rotel Deluxe
5- The Zubr Hovercraft
Zubr
If you’re a fan of bigger is better then we suggest purchasing one of these. It’s the world’s largest military hovercraft and can carry 3 tanks, 10 armoured personnel carriers or 500 fully equipped troops. If the surf in North Devon’s looking a little weedy then gather up the entire beach and spirit them to Biarritz – thus paying your beer money for the evening.
6 – MZKT
MZKT
Some stuffy old landowner moaning on at you about wild camping? Then drop the keys of this Belarusian beauty down the nearest drain and get them to push it away.
7 – Neverwas Haul
Neverwas Haul
Built by an American collective for the Burning Man festival in Nevada, the Neverwas Haul harks back to a more genteel time of travel and adventure. It’s a project that’s constantly evolving with new technologies and design touches. If you want your own self propelled Victorian house then you’d best look here neverwashaul.com
8 – An oil rig
mobile oil rig
Did you know that in the coming years 4000 oil rigs will become obsolete in the Gulf of Mexico alone? There are proposals to turn them into offshore resorts, but the majority will surely be abandoned. We smell some major possibilities for international waters partying.
9 – Luxury Submarine
Phoenix 1000
It’s impossible to tell whether any luxury submarines have actually been built, the whole business is shrouded in secrecy, but it’s rumoured that there are around 100 lurking under the waves. If you have $80 million and 3 years to spare you can put us out of our misery by letting us have a look around your Phoenix 1000 when it’s done. It has 5000 sq ft of interior space over 3 levels and a smaller submarine in its bowels if you spot a supermarket you want to nip to through the periscope. www.ussubmarines.com
10 – Tree Pod
Free Spirit Sphere
Not a vehicle, but maybe you could strap it to your car. The Free Spirit Sphere is the purchase for those who want to take hammock life further.
Inside
Just string it up in the nearest tree and the most desirable home imaginable is yours. Prices start from $150,000. www.freespiritspheres.com
If you need a jet pack in your life (and I think we all do) then your choices at the moment are limited to GTA San Andreas.
If you want to fly around with a giant pipe sticking out of your back then you’re really going to struggle.
Until now.
The Jetlev Flyer is the last word in pipe-based flight over water.
Utilising powerful water jets supplied by a drone boat dragged behind you, the Flyer can lift you to over 10 metres, travel at up to 40mph and fly for durations of up to two hours.
Training is so simple that you can be commuting to work up the Thames within 6 minutes.
And the price? About £110,000.
Count us in.
