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Maui Ultra Fins , German Engineering , Build on Maui

12-05-08
Georg Thoma

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NEW PRODUCT BY MAUI ULTRA FINS: THE X-TWINS

My Friend Olaf Sutor has told me that Maui Ultra Fins are the best . Well you have to check them out ! I have done so and ,,,, i have to tell you all , Realtors and Maui Mortgage Guys , They are the best fins in the World !

The perfect symbiosis: German Engineered and Maui Built.

The new X-Twins by Maui Ultra Fins (MUFins) are currently one of the best twinser fins on the market. The reason: Outline and profile of X-Twins have been developed computer-aided, with scientific expertise in hydrodynamics – a unique approach in fin design.

As a result, X-Twins convince with outstanding performance under all surfing conditions. They are fast, agile in onshore and side-shore waves, spin-out-proof and go upwind very easily. In short: They are a reliable partner at challenging surf spots all over the world - from Sylt to Ho`okipa.

Inventor Rick Hanke has been working as scientist at the German Aerospace Center for more than 30 years. And: He has been windsurfing for 25 years and knows from own experience what a good fin distinguishes from a bad fin

“We can see that computer-aided optimization of the new X-TWINS- foil - as well as the other fin designs of Maui Ultra Fins – has remarkable effects on all crucial aspects of performance and riding. That was yet again confirmed by pros and amateurs testing the result in a huge variety of conditions”, says Hanke.

“German engineered and Maui Built” is the slogan and the concept is working. Besides World Cup sailors , including a wave world champion, who are using the MUFins, a board manufacturer is interested.

“Cooperation partners are very welcome” in MUFins opinion. Exclusive bindings are not pursued since the benefits should be available for all Windsurfers.

The X-Twins are available in 14.5 / 15.5 / 16.5 und 17.5 cm. All other lengths on request.

All MUFins are CNC-milled (G-10) and can only be ordered directly at www.mauiultrafins.com.

For more information visit www.mauiultrafins.com

The perfect symbiosis: German Engineered and Maui Built.

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Maui Zoom , Real Estate Photography Hawaii

11-13-08
Georg Thoma

My Austrian Friend Reinhardt known as a Kiteboard Teacher at Kanaha Beach told me that his friend is doing 360degree Photos for Realtors .
I went to Angela Ward's site and she has serviced many of our Maui Realtors Check this out ,,,,!

Her email is info@mauizoom.com, www.mauizoom.com, Cell:808-344-5066

57 Hulumanu Seahorse Ranch 29 Nalu Place 2325 Kahua Kai
57 Hulumanu Place $1,800,000 Seahorse Ranch
$8,900,000
29 Nalu Place
$2,750,000
2325 Kahua Kai
175 N. Ulukoa 3417 Keha Drive 7381 Makena Road 506 Omaopio
175 N. Ulukoa
$3,850,000

3417 Keha Drive
$2,988,800

7381 Makena Road
$12,000,000

506 Omaopio Road
$4,300,000

Wailea Highlands 95 Alekanekelo 4350 E. Waiola Lp 535 Kaukini Loop

Wailea Highlands
$5,988,000

95 Alekanekelo Place
$1,210,000
4350 E. Waiola Lp.
$2,599,000
535 Kaukini Loop
$1,650,000
352 Ehilani 1676 Halama 400 Kulike 210 Heleuma
352 Ehilani
$669,352
1676 Halama Street
$3,900,000
400 Kulike Road
$1,599,000
210 Heleuma
$2,988,000
868 Olena Street 16 Ohia Leo 295 Pualoa Nani 3210 Akala Drive
868 Olena Street
$679,000

16 Ohia Leo
$727,000

295 Pualoa Nani
$1,799,000
3210 Akala Drive
$2,695,000
3566 Piikea Place 361 Hololani 5083 Makena Road 1166 Uluniu
3566 Piikea Place
$529,000
361 Hololani
$650,000
5083 Makena Road
$3,950,000
1166 Uluniu
$4,400,000
99 Oheala Place 3442 Malina 28 Apuwai Street 73 Puu Koa Place
99 & 101 Oheala Place
$2,995,000
3442 Malina Place
$1,799,000
28 Apuwai Street
$2,500,000
73 Puu Koa Place
$799,000
2014 Paulele Place 95 Ponana Street

Virtual Tours

Large screen format, crisp images, no-distortion. Our tours have a "zoom in" feature that allows the viewer to zoom in and see details or views. Interactive layout.

Each time the tripod is moved to a new location and spins around is considered one tour.

Video

Three to five minute moving video with music and text of your property. Often used to showcase vacant land. We are the vacant land specialists on Maui.

Options: Videos can be burned on DVD or uploaded to YouTube.com for podcasting exposure.

Photos

Most people also need high-quality photos in addition to their virtual tour and/or video.

We provide a stunning slideshow with our photo package. Photos are accessible on-line and on disk.

Thank you so much. Beautiful work!

-Anacel Hidalgo, Carol Ball & Assoc.

WOW! Maui Zoom's presentation of our custom virtual tour, slide show and video exceeded our expectations.

Your professionalism is refreshing, especially when you personally hand-delivered our CD's and video to our office. Now that is going the extra-mile!

Thank you for all the Aloha,

-Marie

"It is such a pleasure to work with you and I'll continue referring agents your way!"

-Stacie Shaw, Listing Manager to Robert Cartwright, Whalers Realty

"The work is outstanding!...Your work is excellent...What a nice job...I especially like the video with the beautiful music. Many thanks for making me look good!"

-Kaye Hunter, Whalers Realty

"Angela - nice job! I like the Google Earth view too."

-Georgina "Georgie" Hunter, Jim Sanders Realty

"Thank you for your time and beautiful work...Your work is outstanding...Hope to work with you again in the near future. Aloha."
-Hoku, LUXURIOUS DESTINATIONS

"Aloha Angela,
Thank you so much!! We love this. You did an awesome job and we will be sure to send more business your way. You were a pleasure to work with. Much Mahalos."
-Sandra and Tommy, homeowners

"Working with Angela of Maui Zoom is a pleasure. She consistently delivers quality images which suits my marketing style, is very professional and timely. Highly recommended."

-Dennis Rush, BIC The Wailea Group

"I am thrilled with your work -- and I am very happy I got the still photos as well--they are every bit as impressive as the tours."

-Phylleen Jackson, RB, Jackson & Co.

"Beautiful! Your pictures are absolutely the best."

-Debbie Guimond, RS Century 21 All Islands, Wailea

"I am very happy with the quality and service from MauiZoom. They have a remarkably fast turn-around time and showcase my listings in a very pleasing and professional manner. During a listing presentation, I show the seller a video and virtual tour produced for another client's listing. This gives me the edge over the competition and more importantly, gets the property noticed."

- Charlie Keller, Realtor-Broker Century 21 All Islands, Wailea

"My listings went into escrow days after the virtual tour went live. Thank you MauiZoom.

- Gary Bland, RS Century 21 All Islands, Wailea

"My client lives in Canada and is a professional photographer herself. She was very impressed with the virtual tours MauiZoom did. "

- Jen Tempchin, RS, Century 21 All Islands, Wailea

"I was very impressed with the work MauiZoom did for my listing. It was beautiful and well done. I am having them make me a compilation DVD of all my listings so I can take it on listing presentations."

- Maria Ginnebaugh, RS, Delmore Realty

"It is only a matter of time before people realize the value of video and virtual tours. It's really affordable and effective."

- Cyrus Monroe, PB Kuleana Realty

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Need a Stress Relieve , Take Up Yoga

11-13-08
Georg Thoma

This little Blog is actually for me ,,,,, and might be for you . But let me share this to all of my stressed out Loan Officer's and Realtor Friends! Since the marked is down , I am working more time in the Mortgage industry than ever . I have noted I put on several pounds and ask my self ,,, how can I get my life in order . Here is nice solution

Like meditation , yoga is an extremely popular and effective method for becoming a more relaxed, easygoing and stress-free person . For centuries , yoga has been used to clear and fee the mind , giving people feelings of ease. It is easy and takes little time out of your busy day . Once I took a class at Bikram Yoga in Kahului that includet both a 9 year old girl and a 65 year old man. Yoga is noncompetitive in nature. You work and progress at speed of your own comfort level.

Although yoga is a physical in nature , its benefits of sweat , heat are both physical and emotional . On the physical side , yoga strengthens the muscles and the spine , creating flexibility and ease of motion . On the emotional side , yoga is tremedous stress reducer. It balances the body -mind-spirit connection .

Especially after work ,,,,, it seem to me when I go to yoga ,,, all the stress and numbers are disapearing and I have the mood of pure rest . I tried in the past to do it on my own but yoga was the best for me .

Photo Taken by ,,,,,, Georg Thoma ,,,, Lahaina / Kapalua /Maui /Hawaii/ USA

Economic Report

11-10-08
Georg Thoma

Good Morning! Aloha - another warm and sunny day in Hawaii. Highs in the low- to mid- 80's; some windward and mauka rains possible. There's a lot of cold weather on the mainland.
West coast highs - warmest in Las Vegas @ 70; LA - 68, San Diego - 66; Sacramento - 63; San Francisco 60; Reno - 55; Portland - 53 and Seattle - 51.

Economic Report:
There's no good news, yet. China has presented a $586 billion stimulus package - that may be good in some ways, but is indicative of one problem facing the US -- what may be good for Wall Street (some stock prices) may not be good for the economy - Chinese stimulus may increase the demand for oil- meaning higher prices for US consumers, again.
Circuit City filed for bankruptcy and will close 20% of their stores by year end. AIG - 'memba them? $40 billion more from the government -- up to $150 billion (and we're worried about $2 billion for rail?) -- what makes them so special? That's 1/5 of a the total "bailout" amount on one company! Something ain't right! Meanwhile, US automakers - GM and Ford have basically become 'penny stocks' trading in the under $5.00 per share.
There are few reports of importance to the markets this week -- and the markets are closed tomorrow for Veteran's Day.
Currently, the DOW is down 26.84 to 8916.97; the S & P 500 is off 6.60 to 924.39; and the NASDAQ, taking the largest percentage hit, is off 17.27 to 1630.13. The yield on the 10 Year Treasury Note is at 3.75%

Georg Thoma
808-268-6574
gthoma@cp-homeloans.com

Maui - One of Best Island in the World

11-10-08
Georg Thoma

For 12 years in a row, Maui was named the Best Island in the World by Conde Nast Traveler, and the folks there know a thing or two about top travel destinations. Even when it's not first in international travel polls, it's second. Not too shabby!) Former Mayor Arakawa from Maui was very happy to announce this Good News to the Comunity. As we all have our challanges , the tourism is looking pretty good this November .

Some of the Hotels are 80-95% booked due to Conventions and Company's Meetings .

What is it about Maui that makes it the best island in the Pacific Rim, and perhaps the top vacation spot in the world? Besides the obvious natural beauty characteristic of all Hawaiian islands, Maui has the added benefit of perfect travel weather, Upcountry agriculture for fresh homegrown produce, and more children and family activities than any other Hawaiian island. Add in award-winning restaurants, lodgings that range from the most eco-friendly to top luxury resorts, world-class golf courses, upscale shopping, galleries featuring local artists, and of course the best snorkel and scuba sites anywhere - any tourist can see that Maui is in a class by itself. Tourists have great vacations without leaving their hotel grounds, simply relaxing by the pool or ocean. However, to get a real flavor of this perfect South Pacific island, a more interesting vacation can be had by exploring your surrounds.

As I have stated in other Blogs , we have a fine Gourmet Island Cuisine . Top Chefs like Roy 's and Hotel Chefs have been very Creative with what our Island have to offer .