2. Background Surfing Mike Railey Has similar idea as most surfers
Wanted to do something new

3. 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

4. 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 foot distance is between controller and pod

5. Advantages Longer Sessions More rescues from Lifeguards
Catch more waves
Can always be in the right position
More rescues from Lifeguards

6. More Advantages Many models for any type of wave or style of riding
Body Board, Shortboard, Longboard, Gun, SUP, and Rescue Board
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

7. Disadvantages
Price
Negative attention

8. Significance of the WaveJet
Opportunity with rising generation
Popularity with new advertising
Surfline
Revolutionize the sport of surfing?

9. References
"Channel Islands Surfboards By Al Merrick." The Proton By Dane Reynolds. Web. 08 Nov
Garrett McNamara Record-Breaking Wave. Vimeo.com. WaveJet Propulsion, Mar Web. 4 Nov
"WaveJet Store." WaveJet Pre-Order. Web. 04 Nov
“WaveJet Technology.” WaveJet Technology. Web. 04. Nov
WaveJet on Discovery Channel. Vimeo.com. WaveJet Propulsion, July Web. 4 Nov