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2024 Surfboard construction options for wave pool rental fleets

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Choosing the construction of your surfboard pre-Gidget era was simple: it was wood . . or wood. The chemical code for polyurethane foam (better known as PU) was cracked during World War II by the Germans, seeking a replacement for rubber, and it was introduced to the nascent world of surfboard manufacturers in the late '50s. Compared to wood, PU

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Why do surf parks use the Design Build process?

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Between the vision of a wave pool and the bedrock reality of opening day lies a tangle of parts that must fit together perfectly – on time and on budget. Within these phases the biggest one is physically making the damn thing happen. This is called delivery method, and it denotes how you will proceed with the architect, contractors, subcontractors,

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Locals: Jacques Le Roux of URBNSURF Melbourne

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How difficult it must be to have a wave pool in your backyard and watch it open up only to shut down almost immediately due to COVID-19. For three excruciating years, Jacques Le Roux watched this surf park drama unfold in his backyard. At the time, WavePoolMag would get Instagram DMs from Mr. Le Roux, "What's going on?" and "When's

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Class of 2024 – Wave pools that will open this year

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In the realm of wave pool development, a recurring theme has been the challenge of opening these ambitious projects on schedule. This observation, despite potentially ruffling feathers among our commercial partners, is an acknowledgment of the complexities involved in bringing such innovative ventures to fruition.To put this into perspective, consider the tech industry, renowned for its precision and efficiency. It's

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Belgian wave pool fires off first waves

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AllWaves announced that they currently have surf-able waves. The company will slowly begin to allow groups of potential B2B buyers to visit thier Knokke-Heist test facility. In a correspondence with WavePoolMag AllWaves also sent several images of surfers sessioning at the new facility. Utilizing what they describe as their "proprietary pillow technology that mimics the movement of ocean waves," AllWaves

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Like gold dust coming through your Insta feed

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During a WavePoolMag trip to Surf Lakes, we were fortunate enough to meet Rambo Estrada. The photographer was on site to document the experience for assembled investors, contractors, and celebs. Rambo captured the entire three-day event from both land and water. Some images were used for promotional purposes by Surf Lakes, while most simply filled the Instagram accounts of the

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