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Samsung Galaxy Surfboard allows coach to send information to surfer

By Cookie Monster - on 12 May 2016, 9:04am

Samsung Galaxy Surfboard allows coach to send information to surfer

Image source: Samsung Mobile Brasil

Want a surfboard that can display information? Well, Samsung Mobile has successfully tested one. 

In a YouTube video which runs three minutes and 15 seconds, Samsung Mobile Brasil showcases the Galaxy Surfboard where there is a slot for the surfer to insert a Galaxy smartphone (likely to be the water resistant Galaxy S7). 

Image source: Samsung Mobile Brasil

There is an integrated display on the upper portion of the surfboard where the surfer can view information sent 100m or further from shore. It can show current sea conditions, wave frequency, height of waves, wind directions and messages from the coach on the shore.

 Image source: Samsung Mobile Brasil

Before you get all excited about the Galaxy Surfboard, do note that it was specially developed for the professional surfer in the video and Samsung stresses that it is in no way intended for amateur surfing or for leisure activities. Check out the video below to find out how the Galaxy Surfboard functions:

Source: Samsung Mobile Brasil (YouTube) via Slash Gear

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