Those who find golf carts too boring will be all about the GolfBoard. This electric board allows you to figuratively surf your way from hole to hole. The board is powered by electricity and can hit speeds of up to 12 mph. Your speed and braking are controlled by a Bluetooth remote and you steer by leaning. The GolfBoard can be ridden with a bag mount and handle or without one.
The GolfBoard reportedly has a minimum range of 18 holes per charge and can be fully charged in two hours. The creators are hoping to appeal to the younger generation of golfers and have gotten pro surfer Laird Hamilton to join the GolfBoard team. The company is currently seeking $100,000 on Kickstarter to help fund the project.
What's Driving This Trend
- Electric Boards
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of electric boards for various recreational activities.
- Bluetooth Remote Control
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new applications for Bluetooth remote controls in leisure and transportation sectors.
- Alternative Golf Transportation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alternative modes of transportation for golfers that combine fun, efficiency, and sustainability.
Who This Affects Most
- Recreation Equipment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative recreational equipment that combines traditional sports with modern technology.
- Transportation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate new and unconventional transportation modes into existing systems for improved efficiency and user experience.
- Crowdfunding
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Support the development of innovative projects and products through crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter.
