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Background. Surfing Mike Railey Has similar idea as most surfers Wanted to do something new. Technology. Early prototypes The WaveJet Pod Easily d etachable and transferrable Rechargeable- 40 minute run time/ 3 hour recharge Twin intake jet system- “water rope”

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

  2. 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

  3. How is it controlled? • 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 10-12 foot distance is between controller and pod

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

  5. 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/

  6. Disadvantages Price Negative attention

  7. 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?

  8. 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 WaveJeton Discovery Channel. Vimeo.com. WaveJet Propulsion, July 2012. Web. 4 Nov. 2012. http://vimeo.com/44871573

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