# Turns Flat Water into White Water Surfango's PowerKayak By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfango-powerkayak References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/7720/) & [surfango](http://www.surfango.com/hawaii/index.htm) The only thing you'll need the paddle for is righting yourself when you wipe out on a sharp turn. Light up the 9.5hp 4-stroke engine's [electric-start](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-rvik-explore), open up the [hand-held throttle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner)/joystick steering and zip off like a piloted torpedo to the 25mph top speed, which feels much quicker when your ass is [gliding inches above the surf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-foils-liftx). **Implications** - When it's difficult to get to where the action is, people will want find ways to recreate the excitement. By creating devices that allow adrenaline junkies to experience a rush in any environment, companies can reach a market that doesn't have the big budget to travel the world to go on crazy experiences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Water Sports:** Creating devices for adrenaline junkies to experience a rush in any environment. - **Electric-powered Watercraft:** Developing innovative products that rely on electric power for water sports enthusiasts. - **Hybrid Watercraft:** Combining traditional watercraft with electronics and other high-tech features for a unique experience. ### Where This Applies - **Recreation:** Innovative devices that cater to adventure seekers looking to recreate the excitement of water sports in any environment. - **Electric Vehicle:** Creating electric-powered watercraft presents opportunities for companies in the electric vehicle industry. - **Marine:** Incorporating high-tech features into traditional marine watercraft will appeal to adventure seekers and create opportunities for innovation in the marine industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Multipurpose Modular Watersports Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board.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) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-option-tko-001.md) - [Five-in-One Electric Aquatic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propel-kit.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md)