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At their core, wetsuits are simply items of clothing designed to keep the water out and the heat in. Unlike the air, being in water can cause heat to leave the body 25 times faster than simply walking around outside in colder weather can. Wetsuits work by trapping a thin layer of water against the skin which is easier for the body to warm up than the surrounding water.
This is done by using a thick, spongy material which aims to limit the amount of water that enters the suit. Water actually...
The History of the Wetsuit
If you have ever wanted to dive into water that was colder than the human body could stand, you are going to need to look at a wetsuit. A wetsuit works through holding and warming a thin layer of water between your body and the neoprene rubber of the suit and this insulation can keep you warm in the coldest of waters. The concept seems simple enough, but it wasn't until the fifties that people saw the beginning of the wetsuit and its contributions to the world of diving and surfing.
In 1951,...
Billabong Wetsuits
Billabong wetsuits were born on the shores of Australia by local surfer Gordon Merchant and aided by his wife Rena Merchant. Since Gordon was a surfer, he understood the importance of comfort while surfing. In 1973 he and his wife began creating their own style of surfing shorts. They sold these shorts in the local surf shops along the beaches and they quickly became a hit among the surfers.
Being known for excellent quality surf wear, Billabong made international popularity in the 1980s when...
History of O`Neill Wetsuits
In the early days of surfing, this sport was not only limited to places that had the big waves, but also where the waters were at least reasonably warm. With nothing but your swim trunks or suit between you and the ocean, surfing was limited to either short periods of time or the hardiest of individuals.
Then along came Jack O'Neill.
Jack O`Neill was a surfer in the San Francisco area who had a day job of selling architectural aluminum. He surfed at every opportunity he got, but surfing in...
Fossil Hunting in Dorset
The Jurassic coastline of Dorset is a fossil hunting haven for both novice and experienced fossil collectors. The 150km (95 mile) stretch of coastline covering Dorset and East Devon spans 185 million years of geological history and has been granted World Heritage Status.
Pliosaur Remains found in Dorset November and April are generally the best times to go fossil hunting in Dorset as this is the period when mud flows and cliff falls expose fresh material for enthusiasts to explore. Recently,...
Shopping in Dorchester
With over 400 shops and businesses in the centre of Dorchester there is something to satisfy everyone's interest. As well as a great selection of high street regulars, Dorchester has its own speciality shops that attract people from all over the south west of England.
There are family owned department stores, a wide range of specialist gift shops and for those who like to explore away from the main high streets, some hidden treasures up side streets and around corners! If you are considering a...
The Magic of Dorchester, Dorset
There is something about Dorchester, Dorset that makes it quite unique. Actually, there are many things about Dorchester that make it unique! Its not just the ancient history that surrounds and envelops our town with iron-age forts, a Neolithic henge (later adapted by the Romans as an amphitheatre) and the recently refurbished and well interpreted Roman Town House excavated in the North West corner of the town.
Dorchester, or Durnovaria as the Romans named it, remains to this day a town of...
Why Buying Mobile Phone Insurance is a Must
There is a lot of talk in the UK press about the growing number of insurance products available for mobile phones and gadgets. But is mobile phone insurance really worth it or should you spend your money elsewhere?
According to Home Office statistics over 2 million phones are stolen every year in the UK alone and over 4 million lost or damaged. The likelihood of something happening to your beloved mobile is very much on the increase. So if the figures are enough to spur you into taking action...
Now Your Dream of Owning a Wet-Room Can be a Reality
Imagine the scene - a hilltop villa overlooking the shimmering Mediterranean sea. The Tuscan sun beats down on the travertine tiled floor of the veranda, a single screen of invisibly clean glass shields the cascade of shower water from the gentle honeyed breeze. Bronzed bodies fresh from the salt and sand revel in the open air shower, the glistening water snakes across the tiles and trickles away into the floor level gully. No walls, no restrictions just pure shower freedom.
The wet-room has...
Top Tips For Buying Laptop Insurance
Ever thought of buying insurance for your laptop? You might not think it's worth it, but just think of the value you might be carrying around the next time you leave the office.
A report from silicon.com revealed a sharp rise in laptop theft in the UK. Data from the 28 UK police forces, who answered a Freedom of Information Act enquiry by silicon.com, showed an average year-on-year increase in the number of laptops stolen of six per cent. And it looks like the trend is continuing. High profile...
Top Tips For Buying Mobile Phone Insurance
Ever thought of buying insurance for your mobile? You might not think it's worth it, but it can be. After all, over 1.3 million mobile phones have been stolen in the UK, more than 1.6 million lost, and many more damaged.
All told, more than a million phones met their end from being dropped in the toilet, having a drink spilled on them, or left in a pocket and run through the wash. That's why having good insurance cover on your phone is a smart idea.
Those with high end mobiles that would...
Touching the Future - Touch Screen Interfaces and Mobile Phones
The touch screen interface is one that has been a long time developing. The first touch interfaces used in computers were Wacom graphics tablets, which were developed by a Japanese company to support writing Japanese ideograms as a text input method. Wacom's means to measure both the pressure area and direction of a touching pen or stylus has led to the innovative handsets and touchscreens we have today.
As a smart phone interface, touch screens started out with the original Apple Newton, but...
Is 2008 the Year of the Smartphone?
Once upon a time our mobile phones were only for making telephone calls. Today, more of us want our mobile phones to be fully loaded with every imaginable feature: Internet accessibility, MP3 capabilities, GPS navigation, email devices. As these so-called smartphones become increasingly popular, some are predicting 2008 will be the year they go mainstream.
Apple's iPhone: Starting it All
The rage over smartphones didn't start in 2008. It actually began last year when Apple released the iPhone...
Unlocking the Apple IPhone 3G
The Apple iPhone 3G was announce in a blaze of glory that eclipsed most of the other smart phones on the market, but it remains to be seen whether Apple has really provided users with exactly what they want. Less than a year after the original iPhone went on sale Apple promises new users of the latest iPhone that they will be given the chance to officially download 3rd party applications through the App store. But how quickly will an unlocked version become available.
The Apple iPhone is an...
Mobile Phone: What To Do If Your Mobile Is Lost Or Stolen
A sad but true fact is that mobile phone theft is on the increase and it could happen to you regardless of where you live.
In the UK, more than 1 million websites were stolen during last year. In the same time period, more than 1 millions were also lost. When it comes to damage of mobiles 200,000 were sent through the washer, 400,000 were sent plummeting into a drink, and a whopping 600,000 mobiles were flushed down the toilet.
If you then add to that fact that more than 15,000 were left on...
Wii Fit Out of Stock: Wii Fit takes UK by Storm
If like me you have been badgered all week by your girlfriend or wife to buy a Wii Fit, you will have found out how difficult it can be to try to purchase one. Nintendo has definitely struck gold with this latest fitness gadget as they are simply flying off the UK shelves. It's a miracle if you can find a store with one in stock.
So what is everyone getting excited about? Well, you may think that Nintendo is aiming this gadget at the junior market but it appears grown-ups are snapping up...
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