War stories from abroad.

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 06 10, 12:53 pm

my brother said surf is small wright now but possable swell to hit islands duringth e week...
if your into shrimp check out the shrimp truck in the north shore (geovanes) i beleve my ohana loves it.. pipeline cafe is da kine to.
head over to kaneohe and check out kaneohe bay , windward mall all near my home ....
need advice send me a post

Aug 15 10, 12:37 pm

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 15 10, 12:37 pm

Got back from our trip on Friday ... wow something about those islands. Very tough to leave!!

Here's a video of the highlights ...

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 15 10, 6:20 pm

Nice. I'll get there one of these days.
Curious what camera you used in the water? More to the point, what did you use to carry it?

I recently got a Panasonic Lumix TS2. It's waterproof, and I'd like to take it out surfing one of these days, but I'm not sure how to secure it while in the water...

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 15 10, 8:03 pm

Thanks inland ... we use a GoPro Wrist Hero camera. Not the best quality and the camera itself is definitely spartan but very reliable. They did come out with an HD version of the camera since I bought mine. We've also got a Panasonic SDR-SW20 but our first one leaked water so I'm hesitant to use the "improved" version Panasonic sent me for fear of bricking that one too.

The Lumix is a point-and-shoot, yeah? We've also got a Pentax Optio W80 that we use as a underwater point-and-shoot.

As for securing it, I jury rigged a urethane camera case attaching an athletic urethane strap through the belt loop allowing me to secure it to my arm. I picked up some sort of lanyard from a sporting goods store to tether the camera (through the wrist loop) to the case. It can be a little cumbersome but it works and I've caught waves with it ... I'll even bust it out while on the wave lol.

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 16 10, 10:23 am

wow rob & rosa.... looks like y'all had alot of fun..... i'm J-E-A-L-O-U-S!!!!!!

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 17 10, 11:51 am

Luv the video, Rob! It made me feel like I was in Oahu too. We're thinking about going out there again next spring. Would love to visit Maui instead, but it's so much more expensive!

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 17 10, 12:28 pm

I say we all go crash Malaea's pad in Maui lol. :D

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 19 10, 6:34 pm

You guys need to go on more trips so I can see more videos. haha. ALWAYS love seeing those! Looks like you two had a blast. SO cool. I loved being there the one time I have been, so I hear ya on not wanting to leave. :D Nice job on recording and putting the vid together! Thanks!

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 20 10, 5:32 pm

Great video Rob & Rosa! You two are so in love and making the most out of life := I think this is what makes the quality of life so important. Don't loose your thirst for adventure..... We leave for Oahu on Sept.18th for a week and I can't wait :O

Re: Oahu Trip

Aug 20 10, 9:24 pm

Awesome post. Very true.

Have a safe trip man! Have fun! :D