Flowriding

Flowriding is a late 20th century alternative boardsport incorporating elements of surfing, bodyboarding, skateboarding, skimboarding, snowboarding and wakeboarding.

"Flowboarding" redirects here. For the 14-wheel skateboard, see Flowboard.

The FlowRider and the FlowBarrel are artificial waves that are called "sheet waves". In order to create a sheet wave, water is pumped up and over a surface which is engineered to replicate the shape of an ocean wave. The result is a stationary wave in which a rider can mimic the movements of other board sports, such as moving up and down the wave, carving, and jumping. Since the wave does not move forward, the movement of the rider is derived from the water flowing over the stationary surface.

Wave Loch created The Wave House, an entertainment venue based on their artificial wave technology.

In the early 2000s, the Flowriding League Of The World (FLOW) tour was established which hosts a World Championship event each year.

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