# Electric-Powered Racing Surfboards The RÄVIK S Enables Sports Enthusiasts to Surf Without Waves By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-05-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rvik-s References: [luxuo](https://www.luxuo.com/homepage-slider/the-ravik-awakens.html) & [awakeboards.us](https://awakeboards.us/pages/explore-ravik-s) The RÄVIK S by Swedish sports designer Awake is an [electric-powered high-performance racing surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lind-canvas-electric-surfboard) that allows riders to surf the seas–even without waves. The RÄVIK S has a Brushless AMO v.1 motor, which boasts a top speed of 34 mph and a 0-30 mph acceleration of five seconds. An intuitive wireless hand controller regulates the board's speed. The RÄVIK S has a number of advanced features that place the surfboard on the cutting-edge of waterborne technology. The [motorized surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-electric-surfboard) sports are constructed for competition, aggressive rocker, high-profile carving rails, and a w-shaped hull for enhanced stability and precision control while [catching waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard). The low buoyancy aspect of the build allows the surfboard to be effortlessly pressed into waves for deeper carves. The RÄVIK S can be ordered on the Awake website, and it ships worldwide. Image Credit: Ride Awake AB, TWW Yachts, The Arsenale ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric-powered Surfing:** RÄVIK S by Awake introduces electric-powered surfing for watersports enthusiasts even without waves. - **High-performance Racing Surfboards:** Awake's RÄVIK S exhibits the latest technology and construction for racing surfboards. - **Wireless Control Technology:** The RÄVIK S surfboard features intuitive wireless hand controller for regulating board's speed and direction to provide ease and comfort to surfers. ### Where This Applies - **Water Sports and Recreation:** The RÄVIK S by Awake creates an opportunity for innovation and growth in the water sports and recreation industry. - **Electric Motor Technology:** The electric-powered features of the RÄVIK S surfboard introduce the possibility of innovation in electric motor technology. - **Sports Equipment and Design:** The advanced features and high-performance of RÄVIK S surfboard provide opportunities for innovation in sports equipment and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beginner-Friendly Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-rvik-explore.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.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) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.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)