Electric drive
Surfboard with battery and water jet drive
The electric surfboard 'Rävik' reaches a top speed of up to 56 km/h. It was developed by the Swedish company Awake Boards.
Anyone who wants to surf in local waters can now make use of electric surfboards. Even without a swell, you can reach amazing speeds with them. One of these surfboards is the 'Rävik', built by a Swedish company.
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