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# 360-Degree Surfing Videos
This Samsung Galaxy Video is an Interactive Tahitian Surfing Experience

By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-11-03 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfing-video
References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/360-degree-video-cj-hobgood-surfing-tahiti_55df97e1e4b0aec9f352c5c6?utm_hp_ref=technology&ir=Technology&section=technology) & [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/10/29/virtual-reality-surfing/)

This 360-degree surfing video offers an experience that most people will never have outside of virtual reality: surfing the inside of a barrel wave in Tahiti.

The surfing video was filmed in Teahupoo, Tahiti, which has some of the best, but also the most dangerous surfing in the world. Thanks to razor-like coral reefs and humongous waves, only the world's best surfers get the chance to experience it. But with [360-degree video technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2), anyone can tag along with professional surfer C.J. Hobgood as he takes on a massive barrel wave in Teahupoo.

Viewers can drag the [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubco-2x2) surfing video around to observe the beautiful, lush landscape of Tahiti, the clear, blue water and feel the adrenaline rush of surfing one of the world's most extreme waves.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 24% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Virtual Reality Surfing:** There is opportunity to create VR surfing experiences that replicate the thrill and danger of surfing extreme waves around the world.
- **360-degree Video Technology:** Developing 360-degree video technology for various industries can provide immersive experiences for users.
- **Interactive Travel Videos:** Creating interactive travel videos for tourism industry can offer potential visitors a more engaging preview of destinations.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Surfing Industry:** The surfing industry can take advantage of virtual reality and 360-degree video technology to enhance the thrill and safety of surfing experiences.
- **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can use 360-degree video and VR technology to create immersive and interactive experiences for movie-goers and amusement park attendees.
- **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can use interactive travel videos to showcase destinations and entice potential visitors with immersive experiences before they decide to book a trip.

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