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Jet-Powered Surfboards

WaveJet Surfboards Feed a Need for Speed on the Water

— May 4, 2011 — Lifestyle
If you are someone who has tried surfing before, you will understand how difficult paddling in time to catch that perfect wave can be. The WaveJet surfboard now makes this entire experience a whole lot easier.

WaveJet is designed with a patented 'Personal Water Propulsion' technology that gently pushes the board along while out on the waves. It is a battery-powered miniature jet drive that can be plugged into any WaveJet-ready watercraft. Basically, any watercraft with a flat board bottom can be equipped with this system, including kayaks, canoes and belly boards. The WaveJet surfboard runs up to an hour and fifteen minutes with a maximum speed of approximately 6 mph.

Whether it's your first time surfing or you are a total expert, everyone needs a little extra push and the WaveJet surfboard does just that.
Trend Themes
1. Jet-powered Watercraft - The development of jet-powered surfboards opens up opportunities for creating other jet-powered watercraft for various water-related activities.
2. Personal Water Propulsion Technology - The use of personal water propulsion technology in water sports presents opportunities for developing new and innovative watercraft.
3. Improved Watercraft Maneuverability - Using wave-pushing technology in watercraft will change how the watercraft industry designs and builds watercraft to improve maneuverability and ease of use.
Industry Implications
1. Water Sports - Developing jet-powered surfboards and other watercraft can create new markets in the water sports industry.
2. Recreational Watercraft - Integration of personal water propulsion technology can lead to the development of innovative watercraft that provide better user experience and enjoyment.
3. Watercraft Manufacturing - The development of personal water propulsion technology presents opportunities for the watercraft manufacturing industry to develop and manufacture innovative watercraft.
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