DREAM shop

Assalamualaikum..wbt..
Hi all!

It's a busy week for me and my partner cause we're prepare for opening of our dream shop.

"OCEANIC LAVA DIVE & SURF SHOP"

excited sangat!! and sangat penat :). Kami ke kedai, plan for design & theme.. dan kerja-kerja mengukur untuk tempah signboard, wall sticker dan lain-lain . At the same time stocks pun dah sampai so kena kira stok dan tag harga.

overall, me seronok buat semua ni. so, untuk kawan-kawan yang ingin menjalankan business, just do it. fighting!!!

STARTING SURFING

Preparation Before Surfing by http://www.surfing-waves.com

To get the most out of your first surf, take some time to prepare yourself thoroughly. The more preparation you do, the better your first few surfing experiences will be. Follow these pearls of wisdom and you'll be ready by the time you reach the waters edge.

Before the beach

There's plenty that you can do in readiness, well in advance of heading to the beach. Surfing is a physically demanding sport, so it's important that you are in reasonable shape. Conditioning for surfing will not happen overnight, so get surf training as soon as possible. You'll also need to have good swimming skills, so visit the local pool on a regular basis. If you want to surf to a decent standard, you'll need a good training program along with frequent surf sessions.

Make sure you have the right equipment. There are lots of different types of surfboards, wetsuits, and surf gear, plenty of which will not be suitable for a beginner. Fortunately, we've got some great guides to steer you in the right direction. Surfing equipment for beginners is a high level overview of the gear you'll need.

If you want to save yourself from needless frustration, have a good read through our how to surf guides. The lessons cover how to paddle, pop-up and catch waves. Make a start on the learn to surf page. Again, if you would like specific information, get your answers on the forum.

You might want to consider a surfing lesson with a reputable company. You can get group or one-to-one instruction, and all the equipment is provided. This is a great way to help you decide whether surfing is for you.

Heading to the beach

When you are ready for your first session, research a good surf spot, suitable for beginners. You'll need somewhere with small, gentle waves that preferably break in deeper water. A beach break (sand bottomed) is an ideal choice. A patrolled beach will give you peace of mind, just in case something happens. Don't pick spot that is busy with surfers or swimmers, and steer away from the crowds.

Make sure you go with someone. Surfing with friends is more fun that on your own, and you can watch out for each other at the same time. Ideally, persuade an experienced surfer to go with you. Hands on help and advice can be invaluable when you are just starting.

Check the forecast, there's no point in going if there are no waves, or if the waves are too big.

That's everything that you need to know in advance of actually arriving at the beach. You are now full prepared (hopefully) and ready to rip if up (wipeout — lots and lots).

STARTING SCUBA DIVING

Start Diving!

By Natalie Gibb, About.com GuideGuide to Getting Started Scuba Diving

Step 1: Determine If You Meet The Physical Prerequisites for Scuba Diving

With contemporary advances in dive equipment, medicine, and training, people of all ages and sizes can safely learn to dive. Most people who have a basic level of physical fitness and are comfortable in the water can scuba dive. There are, however, a few medical conditions which are contraindicated for scuba diving. Be sure to read the fitness for diving/ dive medical questionnaire before enrolling in a scuba diving course.

Step 2: Choose a Scuba Diving Course

While diving (like any sport) has some inherent risks, these risks can be effectively managed when divers learn to check and use their gear properly and to follow safe diving guidelines. A wide variety of scuba diving courses are available to allow divers to start enjoying the underwater world safely. Most scuba diving centers offer everything from "try dives" (where curious people can show up and try scuba diving in a pool with no commitment) to open water courses which certify a diver for life.

• Scuba Diving Certification Agencies       • Decide on an Open Water Course Format
• One Day Experience Courses                • Online Diving Courses
• What Is Open Water Certification?        • Study at Home, Make Your Dives on Vacation

Step 3: Buy or Rent Dive Gear

Scuba diving is an equipment-dependent sport. A diver needs a full set of well-maintained, properly fitting scuba gear before he can start diving. Most scuba diving courses include rental gear in the price of the course, so it is not essential that a diver own a complete set of gear. In fact, many divers never purchase a full set of gear, but prefer to rent gear or purchase only personal items such as wetsuits, fins, and masks. Of course, owning your dive gear has many advantages. Divers who own dive gear can be certain of its fit, function, and maintenance, and are usually more comfortable and confident underwater than those who do not.

• Masks                                                 • Fins
• Snorkels                                             • Regulators
• Buoyancy Compensators (BCs)

Step 4: Learn Essential Dive Theory

Descending into the underwater environment affects a person in ways that he may not expect. To be safe and prepared to start diving, a person must first understand how diving will effect his body and his gear.

• Pressure and Scuba Diving                   • Buoyancy Basics for Scuba Diving
• Ear Equalization Basics                        • Nitrogen Absorption 
• No-Decompression LImits                    • Safety Stops

Step 5: Practice Simple Skills With an Instructor

After you have reviewed dive theory with an instructor and obtained scuba gear, you will be able to take your first breaths underwater -- but you are not ready to jump off the boat just yet! Learning to dive requires the mastery of skills such as clearing water from your scuba mask and regulator (your breathing apparatus). A certified scuba instructor will help you to learn these skills, as well as underwater communication and problem management. What to Expect on Your First Scuba Dive

• 20 Hand Signals for Diving                  • Pre-Dive Safety Check
• How to Descend                                  • Mask Clearing                                    
• Regulator Recovery                             • Fin Pivot Buoyancy Practice

Step 6: Ask Away!

Remember, that when learning a new activity there are no "stupid" questions. Here is a list of some of the most common questions that student divers ask me. If you have a question that you do not see listed below, feel free to email it to me at scuba.guide@about.com. I will do my best to answer!

• How Deep Can You Dive?                     • How Long Does a Scuba Dive Last?
• How to Prevent a Foggy Mask               • Why Does Diving Make Me Need to Pee?
• Can I Dive With Breast Implants?         • If I Get Seasick, Can I Vomit Underwater?

* Artikel ini sangat bagus untuk mereka yang berhasrat untuk mencuba Scuba Dive.
* Ilmu dan info-info ini penting untuk kita membuat persediaan sebelum mencuba Scuba Dive.
* Yang penting, Scuba Dive memang seronok dan membuatkan anda sangat teruja dengan   
   keindahan alam semulajadi.
* For more info, do visit http://scuba.about.com.

I'm alive!!

Assalamualaikum wbt...
Hi all!!!

Alhamdulillah. Syukur. 

Dapat juga create blog akhirnya...hehe..
Apa pun mesti gigih usaha dan follow orang-orang yang sudah berjaya..
Yes..Yes..Yes..I can do it!!

Nantikan post2 yang akan datang ok!

love,
sis F