Feb
20
2010
1

Is a “50M” watch waterproof to 50 meters?

Photo by lovstromp - CC-BYIf you just bought a watch rated “50M”, you would be forgiven for assuming that it is waterproof to a depth of 50 meters. So can you go diving with it? No way… Ratings such as 30M, 50M, 100M and 200M indicate watches that are in some way water resistant, but are unsuitable for scuba [more...]

Written by eiffel | 554 views | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment
Jan
08
2009
3

Why are the surfing waves so big at Mavericks?

Maverick's Waves (photo by jurvetson - CC-BY)There is a legendary surfing spot that hosts a world famous big wave surfing contest every winter. The Maverick’s Surf Contest brings world champions to the small town of Half Moon Bay just a short distance down the coast from San Francisco. The surfing circuit eagerly awaits the announcement that conditions are right for the [more...]

Written by czh | 17,599 views | Tags: , , , | 3 Comments

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