# Versatile Electric Surfboards These Electric Surfboards are Designed for Different Surfing Styles By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-surfboard References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/aquila-electric-surfboard/32830/) & [aquilasurf](http://aquilasurf.com/en/) Spanish company [Aquila](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aquila) is launching an all-new range of fast [electric surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lind-canvas-electric-surfboard), with each product in the range designed for different surfing styles. The 'Manta' electric surfboard is targeted towards beginners and people looking to enjoy a relaxed ride over flat water. It offers a top speed of 33 km/h and a battery life of 30 minutes -- the longest among all three offerings. It will retail for $3,800. The 'Carver' surfboard is designed for high-speed slaloming. It measures 245 x 68 cm, making it the longest of the three boards. It offers a top speed of 71 km/h. It will cost $4,485. Finally, the 'Blade' surfboard is designed to provide [maximum control and maneuverability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard) for the experienced rider. It weighs 18 kg and measures 185 x 60 cm, making it the smallest and lightest of the three. It will be priced at $3,942. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Electric Surfboards:** There is an opportunity for electric surfboard manufacturers to offer customizable boards to cater to individual surfing styles and preferences. - **Longer Battery Life for Electric Surfboards:** Developing longer-lasting batteries for electric surfboards can boost their appeal and increase their sales. - **Affordable Electric Surfboards:** Offering a more budget-friendly line of electric surfboards can attract new customers and expand the market for this niche product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Surfing Industry:** The surfing industry can benefit from electric surfboards, creating new business opportunities and boosting customer interest. - **Water Sports Industry:** Electric surfboards can expand the market of the water sports industry, offering something new and exciting to customers. - **Electronics Industry:** Developing new and innovative batteries and other technologies for electric surfboards can be lucrative for the electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Beginner-Friendly Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-rvik-explore.md) - [Electric Motorized Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-electric-surfboard.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclemate-electric-surfboard.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-electric-surfboard.md) - [Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md)