Background Surfing Mike Railey Has similar idea as most surfers Wanted to do something new
Technology Early prototypes The WaveJet Pod Easily detachable and transferrable Rechargeable- 40 minute run time/ 3 hour recharge Twin intake jet system- “water rope” Pulled in through suction tubes, exhaust propels board
How is it controlled? Wrist controller Seatooth technology Like a watch Propellers turned on/off by touch of a button Seatooth technology Similar to Bluetooth- link through salt water Turns off automatically Once a 10-12 foot distance is between controller and pod
Advantages Longer Sessions More rescues from Lifeguards Catch more waves Can always be in the right position More rescues from Lifeguards
More Advantages Many models for any type of wave or style of riding Body Board, Shortboard, Longboard, Gun, SUP, and Rescue Board https://store.wavejet.com/ Body Board Performance Shortboard Longboard SUP Rescue Board Price $4,395 $4,495-4,595 $4,695- 4,845 $4,150 Size ~42” 6’6” 9’0”- 10’0” 10’0”- 11’0” ~11’0” Purpose Riding any size wave High performance surfing Smaller waves Paddling in open water, or surfing Lifeguard rescues
Disadvantages Price Negative attention
Significance of the WaveJet Opportunity with rising generation Popularity with new advertising Surfline http://www.surfline.com/home/index.cfm Revolutionize the sport of surfing?
References "Channel Islands Surfboards By Al Merrick." The Proton By Dane Reynolds. Web. 08 Nov. 2012. http://www.cisurfboards.com/surfboards/the-proton-by-dane-reynolds/ Garrett McNamara Record-Breaking Wave. Vimeo.com. WaveJet Propulsion, Mar. 2012. Web. 4 Nov. 2012. http://vimeo.com/35651359 "WaveJet Store." WaveJet Pre-Order. Web. 04 Nov. 2012. https://store.wavejet.com/ “WaveJet Technology.” WaveJet Technology. Web. 04. Nov. 2012. http://wavejet.com/technology/system WaveJet on Discovery Channel. Vimeo.com. WaveJet Propulsion, July 2012. Web. 4 Nov. 2012. http://vimeo.com/44871573