FLIBS: Awake Boards: Bringing Modularity to Electric Surfboards and eFoils

Published: Thursday, November 9, 2023 11:00 am
By: Keith Randolph, Great Lakes Scuttlebutt

Awake VINGA 3 in action. Courtesy of Awake Boards

Awake RAVIK 3 in action. Courtesy of Awake Boards

Awake Boards, a leading force in the water sports realm, is unveiling a groundbreaking leap in technology with its latest innovation—the Click-to-Ride system. This transformative feature promises to reshape the water sports landscape, putting the emphasis on an effortless setup and an extended ride on the waves.

Pioneering this revolution is the Awake VINGA series, where the Click-to-Ride system takes center stage. No longer bound by the tedious tasks of screws, hatches, and cables, Awake Boards introduces a modular snap-together design that seamlessly links the battery, mast, and board within mere seconds. The transition between the VINGA S and VINGA 3 boards becomes an intuitive, blink-of-an-eye experience.

The adaptability of the Click-to-Ride system isn't confined to the VINGA series alone. It empowers riders to swiftly set up their boards and effortlessly swap batteries between the RÄVIK and VINGA models. The Awake Flex Battery System plays a pivotal role, allowing a single battery to power both series. The simplicity of a one-movement action eliminates the need for cumbersome cables, hatches, or intricate locking mechanisms.

Safety stands at the forefront of Awake Boards' design ethos. The Click-to-Ride system incorporates advanced features, including self-monitoring of Li-Ion cells, continuous electronic system analysis, and multiple layers of mechanical safety. The result is a system that not only delivers an exhilarating performance but also instills confidence through its robust and reliable design.

To see the boards and how the Click-to-Ride system works, check out our interview with the Head of Awake USA, Daniel Aronsson at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show by clicking the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qPrtbct18s