The model in the video is 1/20th scale so it’s not exactly a proven product but if Troy Bottegal can pull this off full size it could change the face of wave riding forever…especially leading up to the first ever Olympic Surfing event at Toyko 2020. Check out the AIRWAVE Kickstarter campaign HERE. Is this dude crazy or on to something?
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AIRWAVE IS FINALLY HERE…..
THE WORLDS FIRST INFLATABLE SURF REEF
Over crowding of existing surf spots has become a chronic problem all over the world. The enjoyment of surfing is being impacted by frustration at the numbers of people trying to surf together in each location and there is a real need to provide new waves in the ocean to mitigate the overcrowding problem. AIRWAVES are designed to efficiently solve this problem. Apart from the infinite possibilities of beach installations, AIRWAVES can also be installed along the course of flowing rivers, to enable multiple, perfectly shaped, standing waves to be formed.
My name is Troy Bottegal, inventor and creator of the AIRWAVE inflatable surf reefs. AIRWAVES are compact, subtly shaped inflatable bladders, positioned close to the beach, in such a way as to transform wave closeouts into surfable a-frame peaks. After 10 years of research and development we are now ready to manufacture and install the world’s very first AIRWAVE.
My invention will mean more waves in more locations. For example, six AIRWAVES could be installed along the same stretch of beach, in around 14 days. That equates to six new wave sites in two weeks. Compare this with the 18 to 24 month installation period for a contemporary offshore surf reef, with only one wave site created…. and the benefits of AIRWAVES to dramatically reduce surf crowding, become obvious. As they are installed close to the beach, it has the added advantage of being very quick and safe to paddle out to, ideal for beginners, physically impaired, special needs groups and kids. It can also turn into a bowling, heaving peak with a jump in swell size. Filled with air, it makes for a safer surf experience all round.
Troy Bottegal Waveco Py Ltd