Boardsports

USA and Japan Olympic Surf Teams to Train on PerfectSwell®

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Sports, Boardsports, California culture, Partial squatting position, Surfing, Surf, Human behavior, Swimming pool, Human activities

Schedule: July 12-13 Japan Olympic Team Training, July 16-19 USA Olympic Team Training

Key Points: 
  • Schedule: July 12-13 Japan Olympic Team Training, July 16-19 USA Olympic Team Training
    The punch and variability of PerfectSwell waves along with the repeatability presents an unprecedented training opportunity for professional athletes in a safe controlled environment to ensure the highest degree of health and safety in compliance with government restrictions.
  • SurfStream venues have capacity of 100's while PerfectSwell surf pools are 1 acre plus with capacity in the 1,000's.
  • PerfectSwell Shizunami Surf Stadium is founded on principals of community and giving back.
  • PerfectSwell Shizunami will further the strong surfing spirit that is already thriving in Shizunami.

Heyday Launches H22 – Introducing the Next Generation of Wake Boats

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Boardsports, Outdoor recreation, Human activities, Sports, Fluid dynamics, Water waves, H22, Naval architecture, Wakesurfing, WAKE, Hull

Boasting an overall length of 224, the H22 offers more standard features from bow to stern compared to any other boat in its class.

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  • Boasting an overall length of 224, the H22 offers more standard features from bow to stern compared to any other boat in its class.
  • Additional features of the Heyday H22 include:
    Heydays Integrated Wake System employing hull engineering to perfectly craft height, length, push of wave, and symmetry without the need for gates or tabs.
  • To introduce the market to the all-new H22, Heyday will be hosting a Wake and Ride tour with 14 stops across the United States.
  • To learn more about the all-new H22, visit https://www.heydaywakeboats.com/
    Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Heyday is a builder of wakesports boats for both wakeboarding and wakesurfing.

Future Motion Announces Onewheel x Thousand Collaboration

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Personal transporters, Boardsports, Onewheel, Helmet, Human activities, Human behavior, Articles

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Motion, makers of the popular Onewheel product line and Thousand, maker of stylish, high-performance helmets announced a new Thousand x Onewheel collaboration helmet, now available on Onewheel.com for $90.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Motion, makers of the popular Onewheel product line and Thousand, maker of stylish, high-performance helmets announced a new Thousand x Onewheel collaboration helmet, now available on Onewheel.com for $90.
  • "Thousand helmets are one of the few helmets that we actually get compliments for when we're riding around," commented Jack Mudd, Chief Evangelist at Future Motion.
  • "Similar to Onewheel, Thousand has always had a different perspective on what the market wanted," says Thousand Founder, Gloria Hwang.
  • This new collaboration continues Future Motion's commitment to safety and in particular the use of helmets whenever riding a Onewheel.

Aquaglide Releases New Kayaks & SUPs Ahead of Busy 2021 Paddle Season

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Manufactured goods, Boardsports, Human-powered watercraft, Kayak, Paddleboarding, Inflatable, Outdoor recreation, Human activities

With this growing population of outdoor enthusiasts, the demand for user-friendly, portable paddlesports products, is at an all-time high.

Key Points: 
  • With this growing population of outdoor enthusiasts, the demand for user-friendly, portable paddlesports products, is at an all-time high.
  • "Our goal is to give everyone ease of access to paddlesports, from beginners to experienced paddlers," said Jackson Esselman, Global Director of Marketing for Aquaglide.
  • "The ability to deflate for transport and storage reduces the need for cumbersome vehicle racks or large storage space."
  • We are dedicated to developing the highest quality inflatable watersports products, including aquaparks, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

Flightfins: Onewheel Market Share Increasing Due to Rising Popularity, Multifunctional Purpose, and Innovative Onewheel Accessories

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Personal transporters, Boardsports, Onewheel

Onewheel had to prove itself to the world, something that founders, Future Motion Inc, always knew it would.

Key Points: 
  • Onewheel had to prove itself to the world, something that founders, Future Motion Inc, always knew it would.
  • Now, Onewheel is enjoying an increase in market share, benefiting from sales of the Onewheel product line and its aftersales Flightfins Onewheel Accessories .
  • Heres how Onewheel are increasing their market share in the electric mobility sector:
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  • In addition to our innovative FlightFins system, we also offer a range of exclusive Onewheel accessories including tires, hardware, and protection.

Life is Good® Says SUP to Stand Up Paddle Boarding with iROCKER

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Boardsports, Individual sports, Water sports, Canoeing, Paddling, Standup paddleboarding, Surfing, Paddle, Life is Good Company, Optimism

Starting today, the Life is Good x iROCKER collaboration will offer two new co-branded designs of inflatable stand up paddle boards (SUPs), featuring high-quality craftsmanship from iROCKER and bold, optimistic art and message from Life is Good.

Key Points: 
  • Starting today, the Life is Good x iROCKER collaboration will offer two new co-branded designs of inflatable stand up paddle boards (SUPs), featuring high-quality craftsmanship from iROCKER and bold, optimistic art and message from Life is Good.
  • "Enjoying a beautiful day on a stand up paddle board is a special way to recharge and reconnect," said Bert Jacobs, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Optimist of Life is Good.
  • "Our partnership with iROCKER is a natural extension of the Life is Good brand and a unique way to connect our beach, outdoor, and wellness communities.
  • Functionality is also a key element; the Life is Good SUPs include the capability to add accessories to enhance the paddle boarding experience.

Onewheel Nosedive Caused Long Island Man's Death, New Suit Alleges

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Personal transporters, Boardsports, Onewheel

The lawsuit, filed in Santa Cruz County Superior Court in California, says Future Motion should be held liable for alleged defects that render its Onewheel device inherently dangerous.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit, filed in Santa Cruz County Superior Court in California, says Future Motion should be held liable for alleged defects that render its Onewheel device inherently dangerous.
  • The Onewheel, a self-balancing device often referred to as an electric skateboard, is equipped with a "pushback" feature purportedly designed to alert riders that they're approaching the limitations of the device.
  • However, the suit alleges, potential defects can cause the Onewheel to suddenly shut off, nosedive, and ejects riders from the board.
  • Bailey Cowan Heckaman PLLC currently represents victims and families in several civil suits over alleged Onewheel defects.

Grassroots Organization Delivers Meals To Those In Need On Onewheel

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Personal transporters, Boardsports, Onewheel

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Meals On Onewheels, a grassroots organization of Onewheel enthusiasts, has served over 1,600 meals to unhoused neighbors in 7 communities across California and done so entirely on Onewheel.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Meals On Onewheels, a grassroots organization of Onewheel enthusiasts, has served over 1,600 meals to unhoused neighbors in 7 communities across California and done so entirely on Onewheel.
  • Led by community activists Mike Sierra and Evelyn Caday, Meals on Onewheels collaborates with local Onewheel communities each month to collect, prepare and distribute meals and essential care items to over 200 individuals in need.
  • "It all started with peanut butter sandwiches," says Meals on Onewheels cofounder Mike Sierra.
  • She loved the work he was doing and suggested delivering meals on Onewheels and tapping into local Onewheel communities.

When sharks need a power nap, they go surfing

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Communes of French Polynesia, Boardsports, California culture, Partial squatting position, Surfing, Shark, Sports, FRENCH POLYNESIA, Countries, Fakarava, Grey reef shark, Branches of biology

They found hundreds of gray reef sharks in the southern channel of Fakarava Atoll in French Polynesia are surfing the slope by floating on the updrafts from currents.

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  • They found hundreds of gray reef sharks in the southern channel of Fakarava Atoll in French Polynesia are surfing the slope by floating on the updrafts from currents.
  • During a diving trip, Papastamatiou observed sharks swimming against the current but were barely moving their tails.
  • They were able to calculate energy usage of those that stayed in the channel surfing and those that left the channel.
  • By hanging out and surfing the slope, the researchers say the sharks cut their energy by at least 15 percent.

New Lawsuit Claims Onewheel "Nosedive" Responsible for San Diego Man's Wrongful Death

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Personal transporters, Boardsports, Onewheel, Wrongful death claim

The lawsuit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, claims negligence on the part of Silicon Valley-based Future Motion and alleged serious defects associated with its Onewheel device caused the victim's death.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, claims negligence on the part of Silicon Valley-based Future Motion and alleged serious defects associated with its Onewheel device caused the victim's death.
  • Bailey Cowan Heckaman raised similar claims in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Future Motion in May 2020.
  • The complaint states that the decedent had been riding his Onewheel XR around his San Diego-area neighborhood when the device suddenly shut off and nosedived.
  • These claims mirror those brought in BCH's previous wrongful death action and concern alleged defects that are claimed to make the Onewheel inherently dangerous.