The WaterBlade is a contraption, designed by architect Gaemli Cruz, that is more than just a fitness device for your legs, abs and derriere -- it helps you (sort of) experience the feeling of walking on the water. Perhaps the best way to describe it is as a fusion between stand-up paddleboards and human-powered water-walking devices.
The contraption's deck features a gun-like device that is used to start and stop the motor. It also allows users to switch between three reverse speeds and five forward speeds. With a top speed of roughly 10 km/h, there's plenty of fun to be had with the WaterBlade out on the water.
The blending of fitness, water-sports and plain old fun is becoming increasingly popular, with the WaterBlade looking like a product that will appeal to people of many persuasions.
What's Driving This Trend
- Fitness-water Sports Fusion
- The WaterBlade offers a unique fusion of fitness, water sports, and fun, creating opportunities for new exercise experiences.
- Motorized Water-walking Devices
- The WaterBlade introduces a new type of water-walking device that utilizes motorized assistance, potentially disrupting traditional water sports activities.
- Multi-speed Watercraft
- The WaterBlade's innovative design, with multiple reverse and forward speeds, opens up possibilities for more dynamic and exciting water-based activities.
Who This Affects Most
- Water Sports
- The WaterBlade's motorized capabilities could expand the range of offerings in the water sports industry, attracting a wider customer base.
- Fitness and Wellness
- The fusion of fitness and water sports in the WaterBlade presents opportunities for companies in the fitness and wellness industry to create innovative exercise equipment and experiences.
- Recreational Equipment
- The emergence of motorized water-walking devices like the WaterBlade creates potential growth avenues for the recreational equipment industry, offering unique and exciting outdoor recreational options.
