Along with the increase in national income and leisure time, expectancy for the leisure industry is also increasing and diversifying, while the marine leisure market is continuously growing in various ways, such as surfboard paddleboard windsurfing, , kayak, and yacht.
A new marine leisure electric surfboard that combines safe and eco-friendly technology using an electric propulsion system that can give this market a unique experience that has not been felt so far is attracting attention.
The recent online demonstration has attracted great interest from other sectors such as surfers, snowboarders, and overseas buyers.
The electric surfboard launched by'JETWAKE Co., Ltd.' (CEO Lee Joong-gun), a venture company in the marine industry, is at the center of attention.
JETWAKE's new product, 'JW Board S30 Model Electric Surfboard' has a battery pack (mounted inside the black box) with the latest battery cell developed by Samsung SDI, BLDC motor (Brushless Direct Current motor, BLDC motor) and ESC ( Motor controller) and jet pump.
In particular, this new product has increased reliability and satisfaction with repair service and is the result of the efforts of technicians with excellent technology. All parts are developed and produced in Korea with independent development and production capabilities.
'JW Board S30 Model Electric Surfboard' is composed of three module types (battery pack, board, and propellant) that are easy to install and repair with an easily replaceable battery pack for continuous and convenient use. In addition, it has its own power for the water jet type high-power electric propulsion system, and is 100% developed and manufactured in Korea with its own technology. As a faster, lighter, and cheaper electric jet board to preoccupy the world market, it has been evaluated as being highly utilized not only for personal marine leisure equipment but also for lifesaving.
Since the propeller is not exposed, there is no need for deep water to use and is risk-free. But it can run at a speed of 40 km/h on the water. Since there is a side tube for beginners and education, anyone can easily access it, and it has improved mobility so that users can carry the board in one hand and a battery in the other hand.
JETWAKE's products are similar in performance to overseas competitors, but the price is 30% cheaper. In the case of the first-generation model ‘B200’, it was an unusual manufacturing start-up, starting with a contract for 150 units with a Spanish company from 2018, which was the first year of development, and also raised export performance to overseas customers such as the United States and Spain.
CEO Lee said, "It is expected that the spread of marine leisure tourism culture will be possible by expanding the base of marine sports and applying it to various marine contents," and said, "I want to create a new culture in the history of marine leisure sports with eco-friendly technology with a goal of sales of 165 billion won by 2025. In the future, we plan to expand it into electric smart small ships, and we will grow into a global small-scale enterprise."
