People always ask what SAMA means. It started as kind of a joke. It was a sleeting, snowy day in early December. My friend and I were surfing a swell in Grand Haven. I looked over at him knowing we were supposed to both be at pre-Christmas family functions soon, and said "We are like Self Absorbed Michigan Adventurers." That kind of stuck, and like many of our friends we have a common passion for outdoor sports in Michigan, and we go out in any weather to get our sessions. He replied "Ya, SAMA!"

So it was born, the SAMA logo was fashioned by another like minded surfer friend from Grand Haven. SAMA is for all of you year round Michiganders and vacationers who know, love, and respect all the outdoor activities there are to do in Michigan. No matter the weather you will find us us out enjoying all the benefits of our unique freshwater paradise.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

New URL

Hey Team, I changed the URL of our blog to www.samamichigan.blogspot.com.  If anyone has had trouble finding it that is why.  Make sure you change your bookmarks to the new address.  I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

www.samamichigan.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

A True Samainian

What does true Samainian do when he is hacking out his PhD at Notre Dame, short on cash, young child at home, and still wanting to get in his sessions?  Well, a quick trip to Home Depot and a 20 spot can solve just about any issue.  Good on you Coop!  I think you should market that one!  Good to see the SAMA spirit is still alive.



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Sunday, December 19, 2010

Snowkiting Michigan through the eyes of Andy Bolt



Andy Bolt shows us an up close view of snowkiting here in Michigan.
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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Poor Man's Ice Spikes

So, I heard about this new product that screws into your running shoes called ICESPIKE.  I took a look at it and thought, "that looks pretty easy to copy."  I headed over to Robbins Road Hardware, and for about two bucks I was on my way with 20 hex head 3/8 wood screws.  I installed my new product into the bottom of my running shoes, and I am happy to say that after 2 successful runs I believe this will work really well over the winter.  I will keep you posted, but for now no amount of ice should put a halt to my outdoor running plans, and this solution is much nicer than the bulky YakTrax that I have run with in the past years.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS

DARK SIDE OF THE LENS from Astray Films on Vimeo.
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Friday, December 10, 2010

Mulligan's Hollow Ski Queen

I think Stacy deserves a big shout out for helping make Mulligan's what it is today. I remember about 7 years ago when I taught a few lessons for her.  The lodge was an old log cabin with a wood stove.  The carpet was circa 1970's and most people had written the little ski hill off.  Today, that is quite the contrary.  Grand Haven making the news, this time for its winter sports, not just the beach.
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Friday, December 3, 2010

Trailer #2 | OUT OF PLACE

Trailer #2 OUT OF PLACE

My order for this new flick about surfing in Cleveland Ohio just shipped! Can't wait to see this one! Nice work guys.
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Thursday, December 2, 2010

How to have fun in onshore winds & 1 ft waves



I know it's a little cold out here in Michigan to have this much fun kiting in onshore slop, but on those cloudy warm up days early this winter Ben Wilson is showing us how to turn slop into a killer session.
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