Sometimes it’s just fun to buy something new
(if you just won some small lottery)

– whether it’s really necessary or not. There are some new ideas for gadgets, and I’d like to introduce you to a few of them. And no, this list is not a nice length of exactly 10 gadgets – but I don’t like to recommend something just to make it a round number.

Here we go:

Wearable EMG Tracker

· What it does: This device measures your muscle activity in real time so you can target your surf muscles without overloading them.
· What’s special: It analyzes which muscles are particularly stressed during a workout and suggests adjustments.
· Why it fits: For targeted strength training and injury prevention when surfing, especially in the shoulders and back.

Smart Jump Rope

· What it does: A smart jump rope that counts your jumps and syncs with an app to monitor your cardio workout.
· What’s special: The LED display in the rope shows real-time data such as jump count and calories.
· Why it fits: Compact and ideal for outdoor cardio workouts. Perfect for quick workouts before or after surfing.

Hydrofoil Board

· What it does: A high-tech surfboard equipped with an underwater hydrofoil that lets you “glide” over the water.
· What makes it special: It uses an electric propulsion system and requires balance and core strength.
· Why it fits: Perfect for flat or waveless days and ideal for improving balance and coordination.

Balance Board (with app connection)

· What it does: Trains balance, coordination and stability – perfect for surfers who want to improve their surfing skills away from the water.
· Why it fits: Surfers need excellent balance on the board, and this gadget helps to practice this skill at all times.

Action Camera (with AI tracking)

· What it does: A waterproof action camera that uses AI to track your surfing movements and capture spectacular footage.
· What makes it special: 360° footage with AI that automatically records the best shots and movements.
· Why it fits: Perfect for analyzing your surf performance and working on your style while creating stunning videos for social media.

Floating Fitness Mat

· What it does: A floating fitness mat that enables stability exercises on the water.
· Special feature: This mat floats on water, allowing you to perform balance exercises and yoga on the sea or a pool.
· Why it fits: For surfers who want to work on their core strength and balance while in the water