In an effort to have a comprehensive guide to surfboards in SL I am publishing the Action Surf section for open comment and correction. please comment, e-mail surfmonkey.6@gmail.com or IM me in-world Syx Toshi.
ACTION SURF and SK8T
Action is made up of a group of talented graphic designers, 3D artist and Code junkies that have come together to bring exciting products to Second Life. The team at Action is lead by Bobn4uyes Winkler and consist of Marilunmonroe Munro, Scholes Devin and Savant Hax. This group has consistently developed new Waves and Surfboards for the community here in Second Life.
The Action line of surfboards is one of the biggest and most varied in SL. From their original Toad board, traditional Long Boards, Thrusters and Pro Slammers they cover most of the surfboard universe. These boards work with most SL waves and some are also available with a unique HUD, (Heads Up Display), which allows total control of your surfing experience.
In addition to the diversity in their product line they also have a unique “skin” approach to board graphics. When you purchase a board you can also purchase alternate skins, which are different graphic designs for your board. applying these skins is as easy as rez’ing an object. The boards are constructed from sculpted prims and look sleek and stylish.
Although Action tightly controls all designs they have allowed a few third part designers to have small lines. The Action boards are updated when new versions are available and also have a lost board return program.
The following surfboards are readily available throughout Second Life. Currently action boards are used in “open” competitions only.
Toad Surfboards
The Toad boards would be considered a short board version of a “Fun board” small and beefy in appearance and are available in 18 different designs.
Ownership options: Group, Owner, Share
AV sit positioner
Animated surfing movements
Long Board Surfboards
Action’s long boards are the closest representation to a RL long board. These traditional styled boards look just like the real thing in shale, size an styling. The line consist of 30 board designs and feature old school wood designs and more modern long board looks.
Ownership options: Group, Owner, Share
AV sit positioner Animated surfing movements Wipe Out Mode
3 Camera Angles Glow, location beacon, Boost 4 Animated tricks
Automatic Updates Hud Controlled Adjustments
Thruster Quad Fin Surfboards
This is Action’s surfboard for intermediate surfers. The thruster features two distinct sculpted designs; a square/squash tail design and swallow tail design. There are 30 swallow tail boards and 24 square tail designs to choose from in this collection.
Ownership options: Group, Owner, Share
AV sit positioner Animated surfing movements Wipe Out Mode
3 Camera Angles Glow, location beacon, Boost 4 Animated tricks
Automatic Updates Hud Controlled Adjustments
Pro Slammer Surfboards
The Pro Slammer is the most advanced Action Surfboard. A sculpted design with a square tail this board has the Action hallmark design, sleek and stylish with a variety of graphics options. This design also features a full hot key driven ride.
Ownership options: Group, Owner, Share
Hot Key chat control settings
AV sit positioner Animated surfing movements Wipe Out Mode
3 Camera Angles Glow, location beacon, Boost 8 Animated tricks
Automatic Updates Hud Controlled Adjustments
Third Party Designers:
To dat there are only a few third party designers working with Action Surfboards. These designers are striving to bring a new individual style to the Action line of surfboards. The following are the dedicated artist;
Surf Crazy
Surf Crazy is the the child of Mick Lunasea. Mick is a real life surfer and business owner that brings his real life experience to Second Life to product products that mimic what is available in real life. Surf Crazy has produce a line of 6 Thruster Quad Fin Surfboards. These boards display Mick’s creativity and eye for the realistic. These boards have the same options as Action’s standard Thrusters.
Jaks Surf
Aurora Jacks is the creative force behind these boards. Jaks features both Thrusters (10) and Pro Slammers (10) in her collection. These boards are beautifully designed and come with the standard features that the Action line includes.
