Surfboard

The year in water toys kicked off in a big way at Boot Düsseldorf 2014 in January and it ran strong the year through. In fact, we'd say the past year saw reveals and market launches of some of the coolest water toys in recent history.

Wakeboarding sure looks like a lot of fun, but it does have at least one limiting factor – you need to find someone else to go out on the water with you, to pilot the boat. Alexander Lind and Philip Werner decided to do something about that, and created the Radinn electric wakeboard.

A New Zealand-based surfboard shaper has taken the wraps off what may be the world's most expensive log. Along with a whole lot of sandpaper, Roy Stuart's stunning Rampant wooden surfboard was shaped by 20 years of experience and presents a striking display of craftsmanship.

Powered surfboards have been cropping up on a fairly regular basis since Gizmag first covered the PowerSki JetBoard a decade ago. Now, Spanish firm Aquila is planning to launch a new range of zippy electric-powered boards, each designed for different surfing styles.

The MXP-3 from Germany's Waterwolf transforms the local lazy lake or river into a riveting surfer's playground. Part surfboard, part personal watercraft, the MXP-3 zips clean across flat water at speeds up to 21 mph (35 km/h).

Global Surf Industries’ line of Coco Mat surfboards and paddleboards are made with coconut fibers, which are said to offer an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio and a relatively "green" construction process.

Peugeot Design Lab's one-off GTi Surfboard Concept features a wooden nose and a carbon fiber main body.

The Waveskate subscribes to the idea that if you're going to attempt to bring the feel of surfing to land, you might as well start with an actual surfboard.

The RipSurfer X is a stationary surfboard trainer, claimed to deliver the fitness benefits of real surfing.

The WaveJet is a new, lightweight motor system that gives board sports enthusiasts and boaters some extra paddling power.

The Signal Fish Out Of Water is a true cross between a surfboard and snowboard.

Tecnalia and Spanish surfboard manufacturer Pukas have teamed up to create a surfboard that packs a gyroscope, accelerometer, GPS compass, pressure sensors and strain gauges to measure the flex of the board.