Design company West of West has put together a surfboard for the Architecture and Design Museum of Los Angeles, with speed in mind. The board is different than most conventional designs, with the backend looking more like a sharks fin.
For the traditional surfers this board could be too modern for their liking, as it looks like it's not even fully built being half the size of an original design. The team worked hard to come up with a look that was both forward-thinking as well as practical, and the result certainly paid off. The additional ridges and curves of the board are meant to help surfers to catch waves with more ease, and also gain more momentum when flying along the surface. Hopefully this look will catch on soon. Photo Credits: designboom, westofwest
Speed-Based Surfboards
West of West Designs a Board with Flow in Mind
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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2. Sporting Equipment Industry - The sporting equipment industry should consider designing and producing user-centered equipment aimed towards providing athletes with a unique experience.
3. Architecture and Design Industry - To keep up with the evolving customer needs, the Architecture and Design Industry may further partner with sporting equipment manufacturers to bring innovation to sporting designs that better fit user preferences.