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Flat-water surfing: Onean Electric surfboards

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This electric jet board from Spanish watersports brand Onean is a real proof that you can surf without any swell and even enjoy high speed over water. Onean offers the adrenaline rush of riding anywhere.

Lightweight and fast, the integrated electric-powered jet-propulsion system is environmentally friendly and really intuitive to use. From cruising over the water surface for the most adventurous ones to the most extreme performances for adrenaline fans. Tides and wind conditions dependencies remain to the past, now you have nothing to depend on but yourself.

The electric-powered jet board (prices start from €3,450, Excl. VAT) is offered in two versions: Carver (designed for high-speed slaloming) and the very stable Manta (for entry-level users).

Manta model - Onean Electric Surfboard

The Manta surfboard is a completely different concept from Carver. Really stable and easy to use, it has been designed for relaxed purposes and to enjoy the environment. Imagine the peacefulness you could experience taking long tours at a cruising speed of 8-10 km/h (5-6,3 mph).

Over the last few weeks, Onean team has been testing the speed on the Carver jet board.

“As we have already been sharing with all of you in most of the inquiries, there are many factors that come into play when talking about speed over the water surface. The weight of the rider and water surface conditions are crucial to determine these values. On our last series of test we have reached around 40 km/h (25mph) in optimal conditions. But please note: Speed in optimal conditions with an 80kg (175lbs) rider. With the same rider and choppy waters the speed decreases to around 35km/h (22mph),” explained Onean in a statement.

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