A decent surfing game for the WII

Advantages: Nice aesthetics and decent gameplay...
Disadvantages: ... inconsistent control system

...Surf's Up is a WII game based on the animated film of the same name. It's a decent game and a pretty good interpretation of the movie, which features surf-boarding penguins. The whole game is based around surf-boarding, though there is also a bonus game where you have to slide down a track on a leaf - obviously this has certain similarities with the main game, but it does have a different feel to it. There are several characters to choose from - in fact, all the main characters from the film. Each surfer has his own range of abilities including speed and freestyle ability, and there is a selection of boards which also add to or detract from your different abilities. As you progress through the game there are lots of different things you can unlock, mainly new characters and boards. You can also add new songs to your track list...

CaptainDisaster 06.03.2009 · Read review
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surf spray

Advantages: worth a try
Disadvantages: very expensive

...Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, i was lucky enough to have this brought for me as a Christmas Present and it is a great product, bit on the expensive side, but now i know that it is worth every penny i buy it, it is not a product i would buy if i just saw it in the shop and wanted to try it at around £15.00 a bottle. Surf Spray is a product that has copied the summer feeling of being on the beach, without the pain of sand being there, Its helps to give your hair texture and volume that you would normally get after being on the beach. With the help of adding mositure to your hair to protect it and making it more managable. It can be used by all hair types and is suitable for anyone to use and it smells fresh and clean too, unlike the sea smell you expect it to be. For the best results spray on to damp hair and let dry naturally...

jo_field26 25.09.2008 · Read review
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Can i Surf your Couch??

Advantages: Great cheap way to make friends and have a roof over your head
Disadvantages: Meeting and staying with strangers

...Have you ever surfed a couch?? I can see the puzzled looks on your faces right now, allow me to explain to you about the new backpacking phenomenon that is Couch Surfing! What is Couch Surfing? "Couch surfing seeks to internationally network people and places, create educational exchanges, raise collective consciousness spread tolerance, and facilitate cultural understanding" (Mission statement from website) They strive to not only "Change the way we travel, but how we relate to the world" as well. Couch Surfing is a great website that has been created to help travellers on a budget find friends and free accommodation around the world. It also offers great online community where you can join discussion groups and talk to others about travel around the world. This enables you to meet new friends and engage in some...

LIZKEMPO 18.07.2008 · Read review
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Everybody is surfing, Surfing USA...

Advantages: Good CGI, Good children's film.
Disadvantages: Not enough adult humour.

...My children and I went out to the local leisure centre today fully intending to go ice skating, unfortunately for them, I twisted my ankle on the way there (I have a weak ankle due to an accident a few years ago) and so skating was completely out of the question as children under 8yrs old must be accompanied by an adult on the rink. So to make it up to them both (who were extremely disappointed as they both love ice skating) we decided to go to the local cinema instead. There were a few films showing that were suitable, Harry Potter, The Simpsons, Bratz movie (son was not amused when I suggested this lol) and Surf's up. As we had already seen the Simpsons, and Harry Potter we opted for Surf's up by default. Surf's up is an animated cartoon film with a slight difference in that it is filmed to look like a documentary...

missy0303 27.08.2007 · Read review
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Sensational Twilight from Surf Small and Mighty

Advantages: Great fragrance, easy to use.
Disadvantages: May not suit male users due to feminine scent

...Review of Surf Twilight Sensations Small and Mighty biological laundry liquid. Jasmine and Black Gardenia fragrance. The Product Surf is a well know laundry detergent brand, produced by the Unilever group of companies. The trade name 'Surf' has been in use since 1959, making it a long standing household name in the United Kingdom. I am reviewing the latest in the Surf range of laundry products, a fragranced biological washing liquid in the Small and Mighty format. The product I am reviewing is the 630ml size. This size of product is sufficient for 18 wash-loads of normally soiled laundry As the name suggests, this liquid is highly concentrated, meaning a smaller package with the same Surf cleaning capabilities. The product is designed to work at all temperatures, even in cold water and leaves clothes smelling fresh...

brittle1906 12.11.2009 · Read review
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Surfing the Waves of Cleanliness

Advantages: smell, price, everything
Disadvantages: nothing

...Piles of dirty washing and a machine always on the go. How is it possible to create so much dirty laundry when there are only two of us? We go through so much washing powder that I usually tend to buy the one that's on offer or just what's cheapest. Surf tropical washing powder, 1.10kg, was on offer in my local Somerfield, for £1.99, recently so I stocked up and brought 3 boxes. It states it removes the top 99 stains (I'm sure that the full list of stains would be interesting!) or your money back! The top 10 removed stains are: Beetroot Tomato Juice Egg yolk Felt tip pens Baked bean Fresh deodorant Syrup Strawberry ice cream Soy sauce Blackcurrant jam Now My boyfriend is pretty messy (well we both are) and I usually have to remove at least 5 of these stains from his work shirts (he works in a restaurant). This is...

elephants69food_0 29.09.2005 · Read review
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SURFS UP

Advantages: Great fun, great exercise, Croyde is a good break, and a very nice summer resort to visit
Disadvantages: Can be dangerous if you are unfit, or unprepared

...I was lucky enough to be introduced to surfing at a very young age, living in the West Country where it’s easy to get to good quality, friendly surfing spots in reasonable time. I grew up on the North Devon coast; so playing in the water came naturally. At the age of 14 I was introduced to 'real' surfing, and haven't looked back since. Surfing, if you have the chance to do it is one of the best ways to keep fit and the feeling it gives you is just amazing, that you really need to try it for yourself. I would urge anyone just to give it a go, well worth it! As a really young kid I started surfing the waves on a bogie or belly board. This is a short foam board of about 4 foot long. It is very buoyant, and you never stand up, just lie down chest down and catch the wave. Belly boarding is great, its cheap and easy to learn, and you...

Chris_Padden 28.10.2001 · Read review
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SUN FRESH SURFS UP

Advantages: Smells good and cleans your laundry
Disadvantages: The TV advert

...I firstly came across this laundry tablet in my local Tesco’s. It was on special offer so l gave it a go – l bought the tablets which (I think) were £2.79 for 18 tablets or 9 washes. So, why choose Surf Tablets? PACKAGING – the packaging is excellent. A compact box which holds the round tablets. They are colourful, as well – Sun Fresh is a lovely tangerine colour. The boxes are easy store – they do not take up too much precious cupboard space. SMELL – They leave your clothes smelling very good. You know like how your mum always could get them smelling! I love that initial smell wafting at me when l open the washing machine door. CLEANING POWERS – These two little tablets in their little net back can sure shift a lot of dirt! David (my partner) plays cricket regularly...

purdy 20.08.2001 · Read review
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  "Surfing's a Breeze......In your Undies !"

Advantages: Cleaning power and freshness
Disadvantages: None

..."Do you have clean Knickers on?" I am the most accident prone person I know, therefore, I am at least twice as likely to be run over by a bus as most of you, which is why it is imperative to have clean undies at all times! And, gentlemen, we are not just talking 'Janet Reger delicates' here, pristine 'Calvin Kleins' are just as important. So how many of you can lay claim to having sparkling white smalls ??? I do all my washing in 'Surf Breeze' biological washing powder, I have done for many years now.Surf have been manufacturing and developing their products for over 50 years so I figured they must have something going for them !! With their range of very attractive packaging, they claim to be able to remove '99 top stains'..impressive, don't you think ? ******Packaging***** What attracted me to the "Surf Breeze flavour", was...

Averilla 05.04.2005 (28.10.2006) · Read review
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Learn how to surf and perform tricks - Surf's Up for Nintendo DS

Advantages: Good concept, good for children
Disadvantages: Too easy to complete, bit repetitive

...This review is for the Nintendo DS game, Surf's Up, developed and published by Ubisoft. As the title suggests, the game is a surfing game where you can learn to surf and perform tricks. The Surf's Up game was released across a number of consoles and the PC at a similar time, so this is a very wide release. When this happens, very often developers tend to take short cuts with the game, and tend to focus less on the features and advantages of each console. Unfortunately, they appear to have made a similar mistake with this game. The game is really a racing game, although you can perform various tricks. You race around various locations, and whilst performing tricks, you also have a range of weapons to shoot and hinder the other racers in the game. The 3D graphics which are used in the game are impressive, and the game is easy to pick up...

julwhite 06.08.2009 · Read review
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