A Russian wave pool technology developer is promoting a system it says generates a wave every two minutes with heights up to 1.7 meters, or 5.5 feet. Vertigo Sports states that new data from a test facility in Volnuetsa, Rostov-on-Don illustrates a robust new player in the wave technology game.
In a LinkedIn post, the wake park builder presented its technology and website and says that up to eight riders can use the pool per hour and that it runs about 12 structured sessions per day. “Smooth quality (non-wind) waves are generated every two minutes,” the website states, which equates to roughly 30 waves per hour. Wave height and intensity can be adjusted. The current system operates in a freshwater pool measuring 120 meters in length.
“Our system uses pneumatic chamber-caissons,” Pavel Churin told WavePoolMag. “It does not rely on mechanical levers. The chambers sit above the water surface and are connected to the pool through submerged intake openings.”
Churin elaborated that during the vacuum phase, air is evacuated from the chamber and water is drawn upward. Once the chamber is filled to the programmed level, pneumatic valves open, air re-enters, and the water column drops — creating a forward-moving wave.
“An important detail is that the system also utilizes part of the return flow from the previous wave to assist the next filling cycle,” Churin added. “This improves energy efficiency and reduces peak demand compared to purely pneumatic systems that rely solely on air displacement.”
The pool uses a modular structure composed of HDPE panels and a geomembrane liner. Filters, pumps and related equipment are preinstalled in two 20-foot branded containers that remain on site and are connected directly to the pool and wave-generating caissons.
“Vertigo offers a commercially operating surf pool designed around lower capex, energy efficiency, and practical deployment, with a focus on beginner and intermediate surfers — the segment that drives consistent usage and revenue.”
The technology has been operating at the More Volnuetsa facility in Rostov-on-Don since April 2024. Volnuetsa is located on the Don River, about 46 kilometers from the Sea of Azov, and has a population of approximately 1 million. The surf park/demo facility follows a seasonal, seven-month surf school model focused primarily on beginner sessions. According to the operator, 17,000 people trained at the facility in 2025.
“This isn’t a concept,” the company said. “It’s a functioning, data-backed model.”
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