Smart Wearables and Surfboards

There's going to be a significant technological advancement in surfing. Surfing firms are developing a whole new line of smart devices, from watches to surfboards, to help novices stay safe in the water and experts perform better. A computer and several sensors, such as a GPS, pressure sensor, flex sensor, gyroscope, and accelerometer, are added to a surfboard by Pukas SurfSens. Surfers can improve their technique by using the data.

1. The Search GPS on Rip Curl

This device is revolutionising surfing by fusing wearable technology, motion monitoring, and real-time tide and weather data. Shane Helm, head of worldwide watch and equipment at Rip Curl, created the Search GPS with the goal of advancing surfing technology. Together, the watch and app record a surfing session's wave count, peak speed, ride durations, and session duration. This data can be seen in a variety of forms and is instantaneously shared on the cloud. It introduces surfing into the modern era, just as the Facebook "like" countered social media's commercialization. The watch and app are combined with Club Rip Curl, an amazing loyalty programme that gives members incentives for shopping, surfing, and other sports like swimming, yoga, and skiing. It is an absolutely amazing programme that serves as a role model for other loyalty designers around the globe. Enrolling online is free and takes less than a minute.

2. Surf Edition Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Recently, Garmin upgraded its Instinct series to a new version that includes solar charging (with more categories receiving "forever power") and a few other neat features. This contains activities for windsurfing and kiteboarding in addition to specific surf elements like tide information and a surfing activity. In addition, it now supports the whole Connect IQ app, allows contactless payments, and tracks menstrual cycle and pregnancy. With more hiking and outdoor-related features than the more specialised Fenix series, it's a little different, but it still provides accurate navigation, a wealth of intriguing stats, and extensive GPS tracking via GLONASS and Galileo satellites. Strength training, cycling, swimming, and running are all covered by preloaded sports apps. Additionally, it is compatible with Surfline Sessions, a feature that records every wave you ride and allows you to watch them at a later time. It should be able to withstand everything you throw at it thanks to its waterproof design and tough, athletic appearance.

3. The Amazfit T-Rex

Wearables that track your activities are the best way to connect with your surroundings, whether you're surfing or just having a relaxing day at the beach. For surfers who want to test the boundaries of their physical abilities, these technologies are revolutionary. Surfing is a sport with roots in counterculture; therefore, its incorporation of modern technologies is remarkable. For instance, Samsung and the World Surf League collaborated this year to give each competitor a watch that was already loaded with a unique app. The specially created software is meant to assist in resolving informational problems, like wave scores and priority assignment, that are frequently encountered in mid-heat situations. With 14 pre-installed professional sports modes, the Amazfit T-Rex is rated 5ATM for use in water and other environments. Equipped with the most recent iteration of Huami's central processing unit, the gadget presents enhanced GPS performance along with longer battery life. In addition, the touch-optimised new user interface and the four case buttons provide multiple functions, including power management.