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           SurfNski

         By Joe Botto
   This article originally appeared in the ADAM's LEAF of the Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) ADAM Users Group and is supplied by ADAM News Network.
   Of all the interesting 'things' you can do with an ADAM computer, this has to rank right up near the top when it comes to 'OUTRAGEOUS'.  \
   Yes it's true, now you can "SURF" with your ADAM...providing you have the necessary software and hardware accessories!.. ...Note:  this is for surfing 'with' ADAM not 'on' ADAM (just in case the head line was misleading) And now, the rest of the story........
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   Earlier this summer, while I was exploring one of the 'used computer' stores in town, I came across a unique piece of equipment. It was a peculiar looking 'black box.' This black box had a cable with a joystick connector at the end.  There were also two game cartridges attached with a rubber band.  The clerk at the store was quick to point out this was a 'surf board' that you attach to your computer.  You've got to be kidding ...right?  Nope, that's exactly what it is. 
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   This required further investigation: I quickly examined the cartridges and joystick connector and determined that this 'equipment' was of the Atari variety.  No problem...It will work on my ADAM via the expansion module #1, so I bought it!
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   While completing the transaction, the clerk filled me in on just how they came into possession of this so-called 'peripheral' device......  Apparently it was traded in by a fellow who used to write game reviews for one of the magazines.  As you might expect, all of the hardware and software developers would supply evaluation samples of their 'wares'. (can you imagine a job like that!) Apparently, this item never did hit the marketplace and it is unlikely that there are more than a handful in existence.
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   What exactly did I buy you ask?  Well, there is the 'JOYBOARD' (that's what the label says) and the two game cartridges, one of which is a beta test version. 
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   The 'Joyboard' is a rectangular box about 14"x16" and 1.5" thick.  It has a long cable to reach your game port as well as grooves on each side to serve as treads so you don't slip!  Underneath, there is a spring loaded disk that provides the motion transfer to the video screen.  Sort of like an upside-down, oversized joystick knob used as a fulcrum.
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   As I mentioned earlier, one of the two cartridges for this unit is a beta test version called "Surf's Up." The other is "Mogul Mania" and looks as if it was ready for mass production and distribution. It has a full color label. Both the Joyboard and the the Mogul Mania cartridge are indentified as being part of The Power System(TM); 1983 Amiga Corporation. The Surf's Up cartridge has only a typewriter label on it.
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   Does it really work? (I had my fingers crossed all the way home...)
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   The answer is yes, both cartridges and the Joyboard work just fine.  Here's how it does it; first you connect the expansion module #1 to your ADAM. Then you connect your 'SURF-BOARD' to the expansion module. Next, plug in the 'Surf's Up' cartridge and turn on your system.  Hit the reset button and now, the difficult part.....  GET ON THE SURFBOARD AND GO!!!!
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   Since there are no 'docs' with either of the game cartridges I just 'took the plunge' and did the best that I could.  Naturally, I didn't score many points, but it was fun trying to figure it out. 
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   "Surf's Up" starts out with a title screen that lets you select which world famous beach you want to 'surf' at.  I selected Malibu Beach because I've never actually been there.  Next, you are on your surf board and heading towards the shore.  You seem to have to avoid such obstacles as rocks, sharks, and such on your way in.  Also, you have to watch out for the waves as they 'crest' so you don't get swallowed up!  All of these are accomplished by balancing yourself on the Joyboard and tilting back and forth or side to side, which ever seems appropriate.  This is NOT easy!!  I wiped-out more times than I care to count.  Maybe surfing isn't for me.
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   Next up I tried the Mogul Mania cartridge.  This is a downhill ski simulation complete with snow white slopes and a slalom course.  You have to 'steer' yourself around the flags and you get points for this.  There is a timer as well that counts down as you do the slalom.  The method used here is the same as for Surf's Up, that is, you tilt yourself on the joyboard to steer youself.  One more thing, if you get off the course you end up in the trees (naturally). This is NOT good, I gathered from the repeated buzzing sounds that were made as I 'passed' through or near the trees. Exit... stage left (or right) and try to find the slalom course again.
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   Can you imagine.. surfing and skiing without leaving your room?  With computer peripherals like this outdoor sports may never be the same again!  ###
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