» Surfboards http://broceanography.com Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:34:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Surfboards that require no waves http://broceanography.com/2008/04/04/a-surfboard-that-requires-no-waves/ http://broceanography.com/2008/04/04/a-surfboard-that-requires-no-waves/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:21:11 +0000 kris http://broceanography.com/2008/04/04/a-surfboard-that-requires-no-waves/ Check out these jet-powered surfboards from MonoJet and PowerSki. Gives new meaning to the term “power surfing”. All kidding aside they do look like fun.

The creator of MonoJet, Egon Monostory, claims that the MonoJet surfboard is the lightest, fastest jet-powered surfboard on the market and is capable of speeds up to 40 mph. Apparently it’s not that easy to get a MonoJet board, though, because Egon will only make one for you if he likes you.



I wonder how long it’ll be before we see surfers using self-propelled surfboards for catching and riding big waves. It stands to reason that a self-propelled surfboard could eliminate the need to have a tow-in partner, although, I do think that if you’re in the water when there are waves of consequence, it’s a good idea to have someone out there with a JetSki for rescue situations.

Thanks, InventorSpot

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Read more about it at http://www.shredda.com

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