Surfing and technology are not two things that you would normally associate with each other. Over the last several years, technology has reached into the domain of water sports including surfing. Lately, there has been a surge of emerging technologies that are designed for surfers. Here we will explore some of those new technologies and how they benefit surfers.

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2. Inflatable
Life Vest
The inflatable life vest, also
known as The Personal Self
Inflation vest (PSI) was
designed for tow-in surfing
scenarios. If a surfer was to
wipe out while trying to surf
a giant wave, they would be
able to pull a string on the
PSI which will allow them to
float up to the surface in a
short amount of time. The
PSI should be put on under a
wetsuit when going to surf.

3. Kidney
Warming Belt
Cold and icy water can be
common among surfing areas,
for surfers, it is ideal to stay
warm under these conditions.
The Kidney Warming Belt can
keep you warm for about an
hour which can come in handy
when you are starting to feel
the effects of the cold waters.

4. JETSURF
The JetSurf is a carbon-fiber surfboard that allows users to surf on lakes
and rivers. The JetSurf is motorized surfboard that is controlled by a
throttle attached to the surfboard and controlled by the surfer. The
JetSurf is used competitively because the surfer can still actively move
the surfboard allowing for tricks and easy maneuvering.

5. Surf
Ears
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A common painful
ailment with surfers
is surfers ear.
Constant exposure
to cold winds and
waters can lead to
infection in the ear
over time. Surf ears
are earplugs
designed to help
curb surfers
ear while allowing
the surfer to still be
able to hear
frequencies and
waves.