 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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