Hey Kelly,
Yes, I heard about the above one as well, however got caught up with the other installations, including a Flowrider in the UK!!
Is that one above still going in? As I could have sworn I heard something about bankrupsy, however, not for certain!?
The Surf Rider--
NOT A Flowrider in the
New Swansea Leisure Centre:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0JT6uWL8I7w
"The maker of this, Bruce Mcfarland used to work for Waveloch.
Similar to a Flowrider, however is much more Brutal when you fall. went to check this out yesterday, we did 2 standup sessions and 1 bodyboard. standup is ok, although the boards are very different from flowboards. bodybording was rubbish as you have nowhere to ride.wipeouts were pretty harsh as the surface isn't soft like a flowrider, you have to wear wetsuits and helmets. we will go back for standup as it's the closest thing to a flowrider we've got at the moment. next month the flowrider at the merton hotel in jersey opens. we are going on april 26th will let you know how it goes"
This experience was that of a friend
Who lives in the UK and has traveled the world riding Flowriders.
Durban, Dubai, Liberty of the Seas and several installations in the U.S.
There is an actual FLOWRIDER, a beachbreak—“bump†that
Is suppose to open this month(April):
The first in the UK, Flowrider is opening soon:
http://www.seymourhotels.com/jersey/mer ... wrider.asp
The Merton Hotel’s newest attraction and the only one in the UK!
Opening April 2008
FLOWRIDERâ„¢
The ultimate board sport
'Flowboarding' – all day, every day guaranteed!
The first of its type in The British Isles and the only one in Europe that is located within a hotel complex
Only available to guests of The Merton Hotel and other hotels in the Seymour Group
Perfect for beginners, those who already surf, or advanced surfers ***YES, That is my daughter, Natalie, riding DK in the add on the page--stoked to see that
Surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and for many 'catching a wave' provides the ultimate adrenaline rush. The problem is that for most people, the sport involves a long drive to the sea and the chance that when you arrive, there won't be any waves to surf on!
From 2008, guests at the Merton Hotel will have the opportunity to surf, whatever the conditions. The FlowRider™ allows anyone to catch a wave without fear – no wind, tides – just fun!
What is FlowRiderâ„¢?
'Flowboarding' is a sport that combines the look of surfing, the ride of snowboarding and the tricks of skateboarding. The FlowRiderâ„¢ sends a thin sheet of water up a sloped and (thankfully) cushioned platform to create a wavelike flow of water. So it's perfect for beginning, intermediate and advanced surfers.
The Merton FlowRiderâ„¢ will be exclusively available to guests of the Merton Hotel and her sister hotels only. So to be sure of catching a wave in 2008 make your reservation today. NOT SURE HOW MANY YOU CAN CRAM INTO A ROOM, BUT SOUNDS LIKE YOU NEED TO BE A GUEST OF THE HOTEL TO USE THE FACILITY, like a few of the places, now in the U.S.
http://www.seymourhotels.com/jersey/mer ... wrider.asp
The company or Store, ADRENALINA is putting Flowrider's in like CRAZY!! There are already 2 in Florida at Stores in Malls. There are 20 more planned for Florida, including one at a University!! Imagine that? Would be so cool, I would never get any studying done!
There are also a couple Adrenalina locations planned for Texas. At Willow Bend in Dallas and also a location somewhere in Houston. Of course I cannot leave out the huge 4th Schlitterbahn, being built in Kansas. We were given privie to some of the plans and it will have wave technology like no other we have seen before! The other 3 Schlitterbahn's are located in Texas and 2 of the 3 are completely family owned. All 3 have large curls, unfortunately none of the curls are available to the public and stand-up is not allowed in Texas to the public as well.
We have several BIG waves around the world now, 1/2 the size of Durban Wave House. South Africa. Dreamworld Australia is suppose to be getting a “Double point break like Dubai†said my friend in Australia last week, however I told him that Dubai does NOT have a double-point break, only Durban, South Africa does!!
So don't quote me on what Australia is going to get by the end of the year.
San Diego Wave House, CRYSIS ALLSTAR JAM w Mike Stewart & Paul Roach:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7G1xskjI-w
Hurricane Harbor--Arlington, Texas - Zero to Hero Series 2006
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBgrKHWg5mU
Hurricane Harbor, Texas, Natalie Daniels:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUf1pd8RJJI
Durban Wavehouse, South Africa, D-rex:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SuZnRwA3C0
Dubai, United Emeritus Wave:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37IHVfFAo5o
Santiago, Chile Wave:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r9l_yD3jag
Grand Cayman Island Wave:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TyDvXAKMHY
Telemark, Norway Wave:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e0vblO5Fug
Saipan, Korea Wave:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3czS3qehBI
Dreamworld, Australia Flowrider:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dln-paDLkqw
If you miss the 2008 Flowboarding action, check out our FlowRider locations international.
This is the official site for the 2008 Wave Loch Flow Series:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... =301873120
