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Behold a water balloon ‘party’ in super slo-mo

Oct 5, 2012

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rokur

in Fun, Wow

Brad Kremer used §300,000 worth of Phantom Flex high-speed camera gear to create this epic slow-motion footage of the neighborhood children’s water balloon party. Because that is what you do, if you have that kind of gear lying around. Via PetaPixel

As summer comes to an end and Autumn begins, kids go back to school and dream of warm days filled with laughter and joy. This short film is a reflection of that dream. Shot with a Phantom Flex it captures the magic of the moment. With frame rates of up to 2564 fps at 1080p we see every detail, every smile and every sparkle in the kids eyes. And that is where the magic lies. Within the hopes and dreams of our children.

A Phantom Flex Summer Story from Brad Kremer on Vimeo.
El Monte mayor wants to rehire ‘Gangnam Style’ lifeguards

Oct 4, 2012

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rokur

in Fun, Organization

El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero says he supports rehiring the “Gangnam Style” lifeguards fired for making a video spoofing the Korean pop song and plans to urge his colleagues to do the same. Read LA Times

“This is more than just about a video,” he said, noting the need for a “deeper look at the management” of El Monte’s aquatics center.

The mayor said he wondered “how can 14 people put together a video and no one from management knew what was going on?”
Behold the HotTug hot tub tug boat with built-in grill

Oct 4, 2012

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rokur

in Fun, Wow

The HotTug is a wood-fired hot tub in which you can sail and a tugboat in which you can enjoy warm baths. A wide and stable boat for up to eight people. *And* the stove can be used to grill sausages on. Excellent!

It is a hot photo-op also, see HotTug on Facebook

Via Laughing Squid
One Breath – The Story of William Trubridge

Oct 4, 2012

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rokur

in Freediving, Safety, Wow

One Breath – The Story of William Trubridge by Nicolas Rossier
A BIG London 2012 thank you from the British Swimming Team

Oct 4, 2012

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rokur

in Competition, Organization

Members of the British Gas GBR Aquatics Team, such as Olympic silver medallist Michael Jamieson, say thank you for all your support during the London 2012 Games.

A BIG London 2012 thank you from the British Swimming Team
London 2012: Olympic Swimmer Nathan Adrian for ET Online

Oct 4, 2012

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rokur

in Competition, Gossip

Charley Walters interviews Olympic Gold-Medal Swimmer Nathan Adrian at a local pub in London’s Leicester Square. See more on Olympics or Bust.

London 2012: Olympic Swimmer Nathan Adrian for ET Online
The Swimmer Trailer

Oct 4, 2012

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rokur

in Fun, Wow

Trailer of “The Swimmer” (2013), an upcoming short film about small and big fears, friendship and passion for swimming, stronger than anything.

The Swimmer Trailer from Gabriele Urbonaite on Vimeo.
Go Chemless: The Saltwater Swimming Pool Myth Exposed

Oct 4, 2012

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rokur

in History, Safety, Swimming Pools

Dr. Russell Betts, (Ph.D. Organic Chemistry) discusses the truth about Saltwater Swimming Pools.

Go Chemless The Saltwater Swimming Pool Myth Exposed from Go Chemless on Vimeo.
NIKE “Swim”

Oct 4, 2012

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rokur

in Safety, WTF

Hmmm, I’m putting this in the Safety category (for lack of same)

NIKE “Swim” from William Kehoe Sound Design on Vimeo.

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Rókur í Jákupsstovu // Production engineer and certified swim coach. Full-time IT guy, spare-time aquatics aficionado. 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 grandson & a wife. Bureau Member of European Aquatics, liaison to Water Safety, Media & Data Management. Likes to run :-)