# High-Speed Electric Surfboards The Ravik Electric Surfboard Features an Innovative Motor By Justin Lam | Published 2018-08-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ravik-electric-surfboard References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/misc/awake-ravik-electric-surfboard/) & [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/misc/awake-ravik-electric-surfboard/) Awake has already been established as a high-end manufacturer of performance electric crafts, but its newly released [Ravik](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga) Electric Surfboard introduces the brand to [electrically powered surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lind-canvas-electric-surfboard). Composed of composite materials, this unique watercraft is designed to be incredibly lightweight and utilizes [carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanxt-elite) to accomplish this, without compromising structural integrity. The motor on the Ravik Electric Surfboard is and 11kW brushless design and allows the surfboard to propel a rider at speed of up to 30 knots. The entire system is enclosed in a precision-machined impeller which ensures maximum efficiency. The unique design of the motor also ensures that it does not require any internal coolants. The entire system is controlled via a wireless hand-held throttle and is powered by an external battery pack. The battery on the Ravim Electric Surfboard uses lithium-ion cells, which provide 40 minutes of mixed riding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-end Electric Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more electrically powered recreational vehicles for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Lightweight Composite Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of lightweight composite materials in various industries to create durable yet lightweight products. - **Wireless Control Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement wireless control systems in different sectors to enhance user experience and convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Water Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce more electrically powered water sports equipment to revolutionize the industry. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate lightweight composite materials in car manufacturing for improved fuel efficiency and performance. - **Recreational Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative wireless control systems for various recreational products to enhance usability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beginner-Friendly Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-rvik-explore.md) - [Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga.md) - [Electric Motorized Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-electric-surfboard.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-option-tko-001.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [All-Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seadoo-rise.md)