Surfing Mike Railey Has similar idea as most surfers Wanted to do something new Background
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 Technology
Wrist controller 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 foot distance is between controller and pod How is it controlled?
Longer Sessions Catch more waves Can always be in the right position More rescues from Lifeguards Advantages
Many models for any type of wave or style of riding Body Board, Shortboard, Longboard, Gun, SUP, and Rescue Board More Advantages Body BoardPerformance Shortboard LongboardSUPRescue 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” PurposeRiding any size wave High performance surfing Smaller wavesPaddling in open water, or surfing Lifeguard rescues
Price Negative attention Disadvantages
Opportunity with rising generation Popularity with new advertising Surfline Revolutionize the sport of surfing? Significance of the WaveJet
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