| How to Surf on a Longboard Posted: 24 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT If you're interested in learning how to surf, a longboard is a great place to start! Longboards are by far one of the easiest boards to learn on because of their stability and ease of catching small to mid-sized waves. Wax your board and check the weather report before heading out to the ocean. Paddle out and use the "turtle roll" technique to let waves pass over you until you catch the perfect one. Paddle hard, stand up quickly, and ride your wave back to shore! EditGetting Ready to Ride a Longboard - Rent or borrow a surfboard or taller. This height is classified as a longboard. These tall boards are great for beginners, since they're typically more stable and better for catching small waves. Rent your board at a local surf shop or find a friend with an extra board you can borrow.
- Wax your longboard to make it less slippery. Apply a basecoat first to make sure the wax sticks, then rub wax overtop in circular and side-to-side motions. Cover the entire top surface of the board, then finish with a topcoat.[1]
- You can also apply wax to the center area of the board's rails, where you'll be holding on when you turtle dive. This will help you grip the board more securely.
- Check the local surf report for waves for beginners. Use a reliable resource with up-to-date and accurate tide/surf reports, such as https://www.surfline.com. This website covers many regions and also has live web cams that show you current conditions. Check the website before you head out for the day and look for middle level tides, which usually yield good waves.
- Checking the weather report for the day can help keep you from being caught in a storm and experiencing rough surf conditions.
EditPaddling Out - Walk your board out and start paddling when the water is waist-high. Climb onto your board and lay flat on your stomach, positioning yourself lengthwise along the center. Cup your hands and pump your arms through the water, one at a time, with powerful, decisive crawl-strokes to propel yourself forward.
- Adjust your timing and position along the center of the board. Find your "sweet spot," or the specific position and timing that makes it easiest to paddle by adjusting yourself forward and backward along the center of the board. Usually, the most efficient place to paddle from is when the nose of your board is just out of the water.
- You'll know you've found the sweet spot when you feel how little effort it takes to make you and the board move.
- Arch your shoulders and press your abs to the board as you paddle. Good posture raises your leverage and helps conserve energy, letting you propel yourself more powerfully with fewer strokes. Keeping your shoulders back also gives you a better view of what swells are coming your way.
EditExecuting a "Turtle Roll" - Keep your board perpendicular to oncoming waves as you paddle out. These waves are known as "whitewash," since they'll appear white as they roll toward you. Keep your paddling consistent and straight, and look up every few seconds to check your positioning. If you accidentally paddle out sideways, the force of the wave can hit the rails and pull the board right out of your arms.[2]
- To correct your positioning, scoot to the back of your board so the nose pops out of the water. Kick your legs in an eggbeater motion, grip the rails with 1 hand, and use the other hand to push yourself around.
- For example, if you want to turn the board to your left, grip the left rail with your left hand and paddle hard with your right hand.
- Grab the rails when you see a huge series of waves coming toward you. Stop paddling and grip the sides of board (or the "rails") solidly with both hands, bending your elbows. Position your hands around the center of the board for the most stability, and push down slightly so the nose of the board isn't sticking out of the water.[3]
- Never grip the rails at the top, or the "nose" of the board. Positioning your grip there could make the board cartwheel backwards toward shore.
- Push your body up with 1 knee and take a deep breath. As the wave approaches, prepare yourself for the moment you'll flip over. Plant your knee against the board and push up, raising your body and giving yourself extra leverage for when you need to roll.[4]
- Roll and flip the board over before the wave reaches you. Timing is essential for a good turtle roll! Moments before the wave passes over you, lean your body to the side and go underwater, gripping the board and bringing it with you. Now you should be laying underwater, facing up, with the board on top of you, fins up.[5]
- Hold on tight and wait for the wave to pass over you. Hold your underwater position as the water pushes past, keeping a good grip on the rails. Pull the board down to keep it sealed against the water, while your vertical position beneath it acts as a sea anchor so you don't get pushed too far back toward shore.[6]
- While underwater, let your legs dangle or keep 1 foot resting against the board as leverage.
- Don't wrap your legs around the surfboard, since this can make the board cartwheel backwards and doesn't let your body work as a sea anchor.
- Flip back over and climb onto the board once the wave passes. Push the board up and over, flipping it back to its normal face-up position. Keep gripping the sides of the board and let it pull you up with it as it flips over. Kick your legs and push yourself back up onto the board to return to paddling position.[7]
- Practice your turtle roll on smaller waves before using it on large swells. Paddle out just far enough to meet some small waves and practice your timing and technique. This will help you get used to the movement of the turtle roll and prepare you for larger waves.
- This move can also be useful for avoiding crashes! If you think someone is about to hit you as you paddle over a wave, quickly flip over into a turtle roll.
EditCatching a Wave - Position yourself on the outside of the lineup. If you paddle out to a group of surfers waiting for a wave (also known as the "lineup"), try to stay out the way and keep to the edges. Longboards can paddle more quickly and catch smaller waves than normal surfboards, so your outer positioning won't hurt your chances at catching an amazing wave!
- Be sure not to hog the waves, though. Experienced surfers generally don't mind surfing with beginners, as long as they're not being rude or stealing all of the good waves.[8]
- If this is your first time surfing, you may want to pick an area beyond the break where there are fewer surfers. This way, you'll have less obstacles and people to worry about while you get the hang of your longboard.
- Sit on your board as you wait to observe and enjoy the water. This anticipation is one of the best parts of surfing! Feel the water as you lean back on the tail and make wide, sweeping strokes through the water with your cupped hands. Note the rhythm of the waves coming in and out, watching for sets and lulls, and take in the beauty of the ocean. Keep an eye on the horizon for a wave while you wait.
- Turn around and paddle hard once you spot a wave. Lay back down on your board and kick your legs in an eggbeater motion while paddling with 1 arm to turn back to face shore. Once you're facing directly away from the wave, paddle hard with long, deliberate strokes. Keep paddling until you feel a slight lift of a wave at the back of your board, then give a couple more strong paddles.[9]
- While you're paddling, keep your body toward the back of the board so the nose stays out of the water.
- If you're a beginner, ask a friend to help push you into a wave or work on your paddling until you can catch a wave.
- Stand up quickly to catch the wave and keep your body relaxed. Once you've caught the wave, all you have to do is ride it toward shore! Don't tense up or go rigid—instead, bend your knees and keep your body limber and relaxed. Lean slightly back and forth, adjusting your footing, to get the feel for the stability of the board and the power of the wave.[10]
- Keep practicing your technique and don't get discouraged. Get in the water as often as you can. If you practice every day for a week, you'll be able to see yourself improving! Keep perfecting your paddling, turning, balance, and speed at popping up to standing and you'll be a pro in no time.
- One of the best ways to make surfing low-pressure is to bring a friend and just have fun practicing together!
- Work out your shoulders, back, and arms regularly to become a stronger paddler.
- Beware of wet suits that pinch or feel too tight, particularly around major chafing points like the neck and armpit. Find a suit that will keep you comfortable while you ride!
- When you fall off, retrieve your board quickly to avoid getting it damaged, stolen, or blown away.
- Remember to apply sunscreen before you go surfing so you don't get burned.
- Be respectful to other surfers by using proper surf etiquette. Don't drop in on surfers who are already on the wave, since this limits their mobility and potentially endangers them.
- Don't use the "duck diving" technique with a longboard. This board is too buoyant for this, and you may end up being tossed backward or being battered by the wave.
- It's easy to get dehydrated while surfing, especially on hot days, so make sure to drink lots of water.
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| How to Wear Purple Lipstick Posted: 24 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT If you're searching for a bold way to change up your makeup, you might be thinking of switching out your pink or nude lipstick for a purple one. Whether you want a vibrant look for 1 day or every day, you can choose a shade of purple lipstick that will flatter your complexion. By applying the lipstick and accentuating it with minimal makeup, you can create a memorable look all your friends will love.[1] EditChoosing the Right Shade - Choose cool lilac or lavender lipstick for fair skin tones. Look for lighter-colored purple lipsticks with blue undertones, such as heather or iris shades, to accentuate the blue undertones in your pale skin. These will complement your complexion best.[2]
- Try berry and magenta shades for beige skin tones. Experiment with medium-intensity purple lipsticks in both cool and warm shades, such as jam or orchid colors. Beige skin tones are some of the most versatile and can wear many colors well.[3]
- If you tend to burn in the sun, lean towards the bluer end of the color spectrum for your purple lipstick. If you tan in the sun, lean towards the warmer side.
- Pick plum and mauve shades for olive skin tones. Opt for more vivid purple lipsticks with warm undertones, such as sangria or magenta colors, to complement the warmth in your skin. These shades will give you a pleasing lit-from-within glow.[4]
- When in doubt, always go for warmer purple shades that have more red than blue. Cooler purples typically aren't as flattering on olive skin tones.
- Wear wine and raisin shades for deeper skin tones. Choose rich, dark purples with warm undertones, such as royal purple and burgundy, to match your skin's natural intensity. These lipsticks will highlight your skin's natural color saturation.[5]
- If your dark skin has blue undertones, opt for indigo and eggplant shades on the bluer side of the spectrum.
- Choose a matte lipstick for intense pigment. Opt for a matte lipstick to create an intense, dramatic look. The saturation of matte color will make your purple lips the focal point of your makeup.[6]
- Matte purple lips are an intriguing look for night but may be too eye-catching for a midday brunch.
- Try a satin or sheer color for a lighter look. Choose a sheer or satin purple lipstick for a wearable everyday look. These lipsticks tend to let a little bit of your natural lip color shine through and are a good starting point if you're trying purple lipstick for the first time.[7]
- If you have a warm skin tone, it may be most flattering to line your lips with a red lip liner before going over them with the sheer purple lipstick.
EditApplying Your Lipstick - Apply a lip scrub. Make your own lip scrub with a spoonful of brown sugar and a drop or two of honey. Massage the lip scrub across your lips in small, circular motions to exfoliate dead skin and make your skin look it's best.[8]
- If your lips are dry, add a few drops of coconut or olive oil to your scrub so that you can hydrate your lips as you exfoliate them.
- Rinse off your lip scrub and apply a hydrating balm. Remove your lip scrub with cool tap water, and dry your lips gently with a hand towel. Apply a coat of moisturizing lip balm with your fingertip.[9]
- If needed, blot your lips with a tissue after applying the lip balm to remove extra grease.
- Use a lip liner to get clean edges. Make your lipstick color pop and also last longer by using a lip pencil that's close in color to your lipstick. Outline the border of your lips by starting at the center of your top lip and following the outline of the lip, drawing outward. Repeat this motion on the other side of your top lip. Line the bottom lip by starting at one side and drawing across the bottom outline. Then, color in the rest of your lips with the liner.[10]
- Slightly over lining your lips can make them appear larger.
- Apply satin or sheer lipstick with a finger. Swipe a line of lipstick onto your index fingertip, and press the color into your lips, filling in the lip-pencil outline. As necessary, apply more lipstick to your fingertip and keep pressing. This will help the sheer color adhere fully to your lips.[11]
- You can also apply the lipstick directly from the applicator, if on the go or if you prefer a more saturated look.
- Apply dark or matte shades with a lip brush. Rub a lip brush across your lipstick until the bristles are saturated with color. Wipe any clumps or excess off the brush onto a tissue, if needed. Use the brush to fill in the center of your lips, taking care to stay within your lip-pencil outline.[12]
- A lip brush allows for super precise application, so your attention-grabbing lip color is flawless!
- Blot your lipstick to remove excess product. Every time you put lipstick on, blot it gently with a tissue to keep excess product from staining your teeth. If you want more intense coverage, apply a second layer of lipstick and then blot again.
EditAccentuating Your Lipstick - Keep the rest of your makeup neutral. Let your bold lipstick shine by minimizing the rest of your makeup. Opt for a flesh-toned eye shadow, skipping bright blushes and harsh contouring, too.[13]
- Keeping the rest of your makeup in your skin's natural color palate will let your vibrant lipstick take center stage.
- Brown mascara and defined brows will help your look stay balanced but natural.
- Dial up your accessories. Grab your favorite big earrings or statement necklace to pair with your bold lip. While the rest of your makeup should remain relatively neutral, strong accessories that match the intensity of your intriguing lipstick can provide a nice counterbalance to your look.[14]
- Opt for jewel-tone studs or gold chandelier earrings for an eye-catching accent.
- A collar-style necklace in gold or silver can add some regal elegance to your look.
- Choose a pink-tone highlight to make your skin look luminous. Add some natural glow to your skin by highlighting your forehead, cheekbones, and the bridge of your nose with a shimmery pink powder or liquid highlighter. This can add light and shadow to your face in a way that accentuates your statement lipstick without distracting from it.[15]
- Try a cat eye with minimal eye shadow. Use a black liquid eyeliner to create a subtle cat eye shape at the corner of your eyelids. This creative flourish matches the intensity of your purple lipstick but remains relatively subtle with simple facial makeup.[16]
- Avoid pairing your purple lipstick with blues and greens. Keep your look fresh, not clownish, by skipping blue and green hues in the rest of your makeup. Too many intense colors compete with one another and can look distracting or messy rather than complementary.[17]
- Stick to neutral pinks, taupes, and browns in your eye makeup to let your lipstick do the talking.
- Choose another feature to highlight with purple for a monochrome look. Embrace purple to the max by choosing 1-2 other features to highlight with purple, whether it's a wine polish on your fingernails or a plum-colored eyeliner. Be careful not to overdo it and wear purple everything, as this can sometimes be overwhelming if not done correctly.[18]
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| How to Earn a Michelin Star Posted: 24 Aug 2018 01:00 AM PDT Over 100 years ago, the Michelin tire company developed a guide to help French motorists find lodging on the road. These days, the Michelin Guide is now exclusively devoted to fine dining. Restaurants are rated with 1, 2, or 3 highly coveted stars. The process of earning a star is extremely secretive, and yet there are some guidelines that can be gleaned. By creating incredible food and getting the attention of Michelin, you can work toward earning a Michelin star. EditMaking Sure Your Food Meets the Guidelines - Use products that are fresh, seasonal, and local. If you want to earn a Michelin star, you must use the very best ingredients. Forge relationships with local farmers, bakers, butchers, and cheese-makers. Aim to personally source unique, hard-to-find ingredients. Create a menu that uses the best ingredients in your region.[1]
- Create seasonal dishes that reflect what grows in your region. For instance, in the winter months, you might use apples, squash, and leeks. In the summer, you might opt for berries, peaches, and tomatoes.
- Focus on what your region does well. Use seafood if you are near the ocean; use dairy if you're in Wisconsin.
- Work on your technical skills. Michelin inspectors will be looking for high-end dishes that are prepared perfectly. Create a kitchen environment that has high standards and places an emphasis on discipline. Remember to consider the way your food looks when it's plated, and focus on the details of a dish.[2]
- Maintain an spotless and organized kitchen.
- Personally approve dishes before they hit the table.
- Do not tolerate sloppy plating.
- Plate dishes so that they are as beautiful as they are appetizing. We eat with our eyes first!
- Create a menu with "personality." You want your food (and the chef behind your food) to stand out. You want high-quality dishes that are on the cutting edge of food trends. You want creative and innovative cuisine that displays your chef's unique personality. This is how you can catch Michelin's eye and hopefully earn a star.[3]
- Be willing to try to new things.
- Give your chef leeway to experiment with new foods.
- Pay attention to what is happening in the culinary world by reading magazines, blogs, and newspapers.
- Make sure all of your dishes are equally good. Michelin inspectors will order across your menu, and they will be evaluating your food for balance. You need your salads to be just as good as your pastas, and your fish needs to be just as good as your steak. Make sure every dish on your menu is high quality before asking an inspector to come.[4]
- If certain dishes aren't quite as good, consider removing them from your menu completely.
- The number of items on your menu should not matter. Only offer the very best.
- Ensure consistent food quality. Michelin inspectors will make anywhere from 3 to 10 anonymous visits to your restaurant. They will be making sure that your food quality stays consistent across these visits. Carefully train your staff and emphasize attention to detail.[5]
- Treat every night as though it is the night of a Michelin inspection.
EditGetting Michelin's Attention - Make sure you're within the coverage area for Michelin. Michelin only awards stars to restaurants located in certain regions. In the United States, this is limited to restaurants located in New York City, the Silicon Valley, San Francisco, the East Bay and Wine Country, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas.[6]
- Create a fine dining establishment. Michelin focuses specifically on "fine dining." Although this category is broad and a bit fluid, a fine dining establishment will cater to an upscale clientele and provide the highest quality of food.[7]
- A fancy burger joint may have a harder time catching Michelin's attention.
- Build an online presence. Maintain a nice-looking and up-to-date website that includes info about your location, your hours, your backstory, and your menu. Forge a social media presence using Facebook and Instagram.[8] Eventually begin to ask bloggers and food writers to do write-ups and reviews of your restaurant.
- Do some research to find local bloggers who would be a good fit for your restaurant.
- Connect with these people on social media. Share some of their stories.
- Eventually, after building a relationship, reach out and invite them to visit your restaurant.
- The stronger your media presence, the more likely Michelin is to take note.
- Request an inspection. When your restaurant is ready, contact Michelin directly and ask for an inspection. Although it can take up to 12 months for Michelin to send an inspector, it could happen much sooner. Make sure that your restaurant is ready for an inspection at any time.
- Avoid gimmicks and advertising campaigns. If 1 or 2 particularly happy customers write to Michelin and encourage them to review your restaurant, this can be a good thing. However, Michelin does not respond well to letter writing tactics or other forms of advertising. Avoid trying to push them into reviewing your restaurant. Instead, focus your energy on making the very best food.[9]
- Exercise patience. It could take up to 1 year before your restaurant receives its first inspection, and your restaurant might be visited anywhere from 3 to 10 times. If you have been lucky enough to get a star, you won't know until the book comes out the following March. From start to finish, this process usually takes 2-3 years.[10]
- In the rare event that a restaurant receives 2 or 3 Michelin stars, they may be contacted in advance.
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