shark coat
// FEATURED ON LUERZER'S ARCHIVE 230th EDITION
43% of disabled individuals are almost twice as likely to be physically inactive. When it comes to surfing, the situation is even more difficult: paddling requires a lot of strength, and when you’re disabled that strength is reduced due to muscle atrophy. In Brazil, one of the biggest surfing nations in the world, the scenario is no different. To respond to these issues, we created — together with BASF — Shark Coat: a biomimetic adhesive film to be applied on the bottom of surfboards. A groundbreaking accessory inspired by shark skin, designed to reduce drag and enhance speed in surfing while promoting inclusivity for surfers with physical disabilities.
43% of disabled individuals are almost twice as likely to be physically inactive. When it comes to surfing, the situation is even more difficult: paddling requires a lot of strength, and when you’re disabled that strength is reduced due to muscle atrophy. In Brazil, one of the biggest surfing nations in the world, the scenario is no different. To respond to these issues, we created — together with BASF — Shark Coat: a biomimetic adhesive film to be applied on the bottom of surfboards. A groundbreaking accessory inspired by shark skin, designed to reduce drag and enhance speed in surfing while promoting inclusivity for surfers with physical disabilities.