Pelagion, a Florida-based company that is a subsidiary of Automatic Manufacturing Systems, has unveiled the second prototype of the 'HydroBlade,' an innovatively engineered hydrofoil board that is equipped with a handlebar for better balance, among other eye-catching features.
What makes the 'HydroBlade' different from other hydrofoil boards on the market or in development is the fact that it features two electric motors situated on the rear. This setup allows the craft to attain a top speed of 70 km/h whilst promising up to four hours of runtime on a single charge of its dual lithium batteries.
The handlebars are another feature that set this hydrofoil board apart. While these can be used to create a stable ride and allow riders more control over their steering, they also have the added benefit of being able to hold a smartphone mount, but can also be folded away when not in use.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Hydrofoil Boards with Handlebars
- Integrating handlebars into hydrofoil boards to improve balance and control, creating a new trend in water sports equipment.
- Electric Motor-enhanced Hydrofoils
- Using electric motors to increase speed and runtime of hydrofoil boards, providing a new level of performance in water sports.
- Multi-functional Water Sports Equipment
- Creating water sports equipment with additional features such as smartphone mounts, providing a new level of convenience for users.
Who This Affects Most
- Water Sports Equipment
- Creating innovative and high-performance hydrofoil boards can disrupt the water sports industry, providing a new level of excitement and experience for water sports enthusiasts.
- Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
- Integrating electric motors technology into water sports equipment can create new opportunities for electric vehicle manufacturing companies.
- Phone Accessory Manufacturing
- Integrating phone mounts into water sports equipment can create new opportunities for phone accessory manufacturing companies.
