South African company Unifoil works in collaboration with Canadian inventor Jerry Mcarthur, to launch the Hydroflyer. Mcarthur has a background that familiarizes himself with riding mountain bikes and snowmobiles. Despite being easy to ride, this new electric hydrofoil reaches speeds up to 50km/h and has a two-hour autonomy. Perfect for every type of person at every skill level to enjoy the thrills of high-speed water rides.
By attaching a handlebar to a lightweight carbon fiber foil board, the Hydroflyer creates more stability points for novices to start riding as they get it and for the more experienced to try advanced maneuvers. This leads to a lower learning curve, more speed, more safety for the rider. The Hydroflyer is available for purchase all around the world for a price of U$14,000.
Electric Hydro Foilboards
The Innovative Hydroflyer Relies of Riders' Kinetic Energy
Trend Themes
1. Electric Hydro Foilboards - Electric hydrofoil boards are becoming more powerful, easy to use, and accessible to riders at all levels, creating opportunities for eco-friendly water sports and outdoor leisure industries.
2. Lightweight and Durable Materials - Lightweight and durable materials, such as carbon fiber, are becoming increasingly important in the development of electric hydrofoil boards, creating opportunities for material science and engineering industries.
3. Electric Propulsion Systems - Electric propulsion systems are becoming more efficient and reliable, providing opportunities for innovation in the electric motor and battery industries to increase the speed and range of electric hydrofoil boards.
Industry Implications
1. Water Sports - Electric hydrofoil boards are disrupting the water sports industry by providing new and innovative ways for riders to enjoy high-speed water rides in an eco-friendly manner.
2. Outdoor Leisure - Electric hydrofoil boards are disrupting the outdoor leisure industry by providing a new type of outdoor activity that is both thrilling and eco-friendly, creating opportunities for tourism and recreational industries.
3. Material Science and Engineering - Lightweight and durable materials, such as carbon fiber, are becoming increasingly important in the development of electric hydrofoil boards, providing opportunities for innovation in the material science and engineering industries.