The Boost Fin: Surfing's Game-Changing Electric Propulsion Device

Equipped with a fin-mounted propeller, this innovative device provides a boost of thrust to help surfers catch waves more easily.

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The Boost Fin offers a unique way to enhance the surfing experience, though it may not align with traditional purists.

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The creators of the new device are surfer amateurs turned innovators: Dmitri Kozhevinkov and Alexei Ostanin, who designed the Boost Fin to address their own struggles in keeping up with other surfers and reaching famous surf spots.

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The Boost Fin cuts that percentage in half, providing surfers with a valuable edge, with 80% of surfing dedicated to paddling.

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The Boost Fin reaches a maximum speed of 11mph, providing a significant boost to paddling power while not being as fast as e-foils.

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The Boost Fin reaches a maximum speed of 11mph, providing a significant boost to paddling power while not being as fast as e-foils.

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The Fin offers a considerable power increase with an 800-watt motor and 200lbs of thrust.

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The Boost Fin comes with a wearable remote control that can be attached to the surfboard or worn on the wrist.

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The Boost Fin has the potential to make a positive impact, whether it’s assisting beginners in catching their first waves or empowering injured or older surfers to continue enjoying the sport they love.

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The Boost Fin: Surfing's Game-Changing Electric Propulsion Device

Equipped with a fin-mounted propeller, this innovative device provides a boost of thrust to help surfers catch waves more easily.

The Boost Fin offers a unique way to enhance the surfing experience, though it may not align with traditional purists.

The creators of the new device are surfer amateurs turned innovators: Dmitri Kozhevinkov and Alexei Ostanin, who designed the Boost Fin to address their own struggles in keeping up with other surfers and reaching famous surf spots.

The Boost Fin cuts that percentage in half, providing surfers with a valuable edge, with 80% of surfing dedicated to paddling.

The Boost Fin reaches a maximum speed of 11mph, providing a significant boost to paddling power while not being as fast as e-foils.

The Boost Fin reaches a maximum speed of 11mph, providing a significant boost to paddling power while not being as fast as e-foils.

The Fin offers a considerable power increase with an 800-watt motor and 200lbs of thrust.

The Boost Fin comes with a wearable remote control that can be attached to the surfboard or worn on the wrist.

The Boost Fin has the potential to make a positive impact, whether it’s assisting beginners in catching their first waves or empowering injured or older surfers to continue enjoying the sport they love.

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