Inspired to add a greater sense of urgency to the dynamics of surfing, these electric surfboards take the sport to new speeds -- and now, you don't need any waves to surf.
'Onean' recently released an electric jet board, the 'Carver,' which doesn't let a lack of waves slow surfers down. Regularly, surfers need to wait for a wave that provides enough motion to generate the power behind a ride. The Carver instead is more proactive and uses "a 4400w dual-core brushless electric motor powering an axial water pump controlled by the handheld remote."
Previously, terrains like placid rivers or narrow ravines were completely unusable for surfers, but now with these electric surfboards that generate their own power, these bodies of water are an option.
What's Driving This Trend
- Electric Surfboards
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced electric surfboards with improved battery life and higher speeds.
- Waveless Surfing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative technologies that enable surfers to enjoy the thrill of surfing in waveless environments.
- Remote-controlled Surfing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design surfboards that can be controlled remotely for enhanced maneuverability and surfing experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Water Sports
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of electric and remote-controlled technology in revolutionizing water sports.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer new ways to enjoy outdoor recreation activities in unconventional terrains using electric surfboards.
- Technology and Sports
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technological advancements with sports to create cutting-edge surfboards for a thrilling surfing experience.
