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# Motorized Water Walkers
The WaterBlade Lets You 'Walk' On Water Using Motorized Assistance

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-28 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterblade
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/waterblade/37661/) & [waterblading](http://www.waterblading.com/1/)

The WaterBlade is a contraption, designed by architect Gaemli Cruz, that is more than just a [fitness device for your legs, abs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merach) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esup) and [human-powered water-walking devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-bike-explorer).

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.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### 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.

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