# Light-Up Snowboard Suits 'LED Surfer' by Jacob Sutton is Peaceful to Watch By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-surfer-by-jacob-sutton References: [reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/ps4n7/night_snowboarding_in_an_ledcovered_suit/) & [nowness](http://www.nowness.com/day/2012/2/16/1893/jacob-sutton-s-l-e-d-surfer) 'LED Surfer' by Jacob Sutton is the one of the few sports-centered videos that will put you at ease and let you breath easy. This video features professional snowboarder William Hughes gracefully carving through [pitch black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible) and his suit being the only source of light. The video was produced in slow motion making the carvings of Hughes seem mellow and almost god-like. There is also calming piano music playing, which only adds to the zen of the video. The shooting process took [three freezing nights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-brighton-insulated-snow-jacket) to capture, but the final product is magnificently worth it. It seems as if Hughes is a symbol of hope and peace carving through dark times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LED Snowboard Suits:** Opportunity for the development of innovative LED-integrated snowboard suits for enhanced safety and visual appeal during nighttime snowboarding. - **Slow Motion Sports Videos:** Potential for creating mesmerizing slow motion videos in sports to evoke calmness, highlight gracefulness, and enhance the viewing experience. - **Zen-inspired Athlete Imagery:** Opportunity to feature athletes as symbols of hope and peace, evoking a sense of tranquility and inspiration in promotional materials and visual content. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in integrating cutting-edge LED technology into snowboarding apparel for improved visual impact and safety. - **Digital Content Creation:** Opportunity for content creators to experiment with slow motion techniques to create captivating and calming sports videos for online platforms and advertising purposes. - **Athletic Apparel and Lifestyle Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing clothing and products that embody the concept of zen-inspired athletes, appealing to consumers seeking tranquility and inspiration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Snowboard Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-grenoble-xx-whitespace.md) - [Riproaring Electric Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowboard.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-for-whatever-ad.md) - [Fashion House Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-snowboard.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Connected Snow Sport Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekkie-smart-snow-goggles.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md)