morganrichards
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Registered: 11-7-2005 Location: Swnasea, UK Member Is Offline Mood: ahhhh.... summer
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| posted on 11-7-2005 at 19:40 |
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Google Earth and Surfing
Hello everyone,
Has anyone out there had a look at the Google Earth software yet? This is a satallite and aerial photography program that you can zoom
in and out of and has very high resolution. (Download it at earth.google.com or www.download.com)
I am currently trying to compile as many surf spots onto the maps as possible and would love any help and guidance anyone can provide.
Contact details will be to follow if there is enough intrest.
Cheers,
morgan
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mexican bandit
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| posted on 3-8-2005 at 16:05 |
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The software is great, wasted so much work time on it.
Why look for existing known spots? Why not use it to discover new ones? Some reefs, or if the picture was taken on the right day, even
waves are visible.
If only htey had pictures of Cortez Bank breaking with the surface map added in so you could see it in 3D.
"Why should I have to WORK for everything?! It's like saying I don't deserve it! " C&H
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paul s
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| posted on 4-8-2005 at 20:56 |
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Yep, it's a great time waster. And it can only get better as more hi-res pictures are added.
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justal
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| posted on 5-8-2005 at 07:45 |
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It only works on a PC though... Although they do say they are working on a Mac version...
Mind you my Mac is running windows as well so I guess I could give it a go if I get the time.... It does look pretty good.
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
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SurfAddict182
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| posted on 27-2-2007 at 04:12 |
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Great idea...never thought to use it for surf spots...
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justal
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| posted on 27-2-2007 at 07:02 |
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There is actually an article about it in Surfers path this month... I waste loads of time on Google Earth these days, although
flashearth.com often has better resolution aerial photography.
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
Shop: Website Templates
Personal Weblog: A Simple Life of Luxury in West Wales
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shem
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| posted on 27-2-2007 at 08:06 |
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People where finding surf breaks years ago, using under water contour maps around the south pacific and great barrier reef. Then flying
out to the spots to check they where getting it right, Epic.
Certanly a lot cheaper than hiring a plan and flying around the coast hey.
Kite & SUP wales
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finneran
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| posted on 27-4-2007 at 10:15 |
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I tried google earth once and I liked it, but once I'd looked at my house, Old Trafford and The empire state building I couldn't think
of anything else I wanted to see. What a spectacular lack of imagination I have 
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justal@forces-of-nature.co.uk