The Low-Cost 'BomBoard' Can Be Assembled in 60 Seconds
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 31, 2014 — Autos
The BomBoard is the world's only modular personal watercraft. It consists of four modular components, the heaviest of which weighs only 36 kg. The BomBoard can be easily disassembled, stored in the most compact spaces and transported in cars -- no trailer is necessary. Once the user reaches their destination, they can assemble the personal watercraft in a matter of minutes.
The BomBoard is versatile in that it can be ridden in a kneeling, standing or go-cart-like sitting position. It combines high speed (its top speed is 40 mph) with a low weight (its total assembled weight is only 150 pounds). This combination makes for a fast and responsive ride.
The BomBoard costs less than $3,500 partly due to the fact that it's small and requires a relatively small engine. The engine is fuel efficient however, and works for several hours on only a few gallons of gasoline.
The BomBoard is versatile in that it can be ridden in a kneeling, standing or go-cart-like sitting position. It combines high speed (its top speed is 40 mph) with a low weight (its total assembled weight is only 150 pounds). This combination makes for a fast and responsive ride.
The BomBoard costs less than $3,500 partly due to the fact that it's small and requires a relatively small engine. The engine is fuel efficient however, and works for several hours on only a few gallons of gasoline.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Watercrafts - The trend of creating modular personal watercrafts presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the water sports industry to create more customizable and affordable options for consumers.
2. Versatile Personal Watercrafts - The trend of creating versatile personal watercrafts that can be ridden in a variety of different positions presents disruptive innovation opportunities to create more inclusive and accessible water sports experiences.
3. Compact Watercraft Transportation - The trend of creating compact, modular watercrafts presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the transportation industry to create more efficient and cost-effective ways to transport watercrafts over land.
Industry Implications
1. Water Sports - The water sports industry has the opportunity to innovate on modular, versatile, and affordable personal watercrafts to offer consumers more options and accessibility.
2. Transportation - The transportation industry has the opportunity to innovate on compact and modular watercraft transportation solutions for more efficient and cost-effective logistics.
3. Engineering - The engineering industry has the opportunity to innovate on modular and customizable watercraft designs to create new options for personal watercraft customization.
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