News & Media

A person surfs on an indoor FlowSurf artificial wave, surrounded by water and several colorful surfboards lined up in the background.

Insights, FlowSurf

Surf Is Everywhere: The Rise of the Urban Wave and What It Means for the Future of the Experience Economy

Not long ago, surfing required three things: an ocean, a board, and the willingness to sometimes wake up before sunrise to chase a swell that may or may not show…

A person surfs on an artificial indoor wave at a Flow Tour facility with blue water and white foam, surrounded by walls and windows.

Grand Opening, FlowSurf, New Wave Alert

Aloha, Québec: Meet Your City’s New Home to FlowSurf

The fourth FlowSurf venue worldwide is opening in Québec City, and it’s Canada’s first. Québec City has spas. It has poutine joints on nearly every corner. What it hasn’t had,…

An RV is parked on a paved driveway at a lush, tropical FlowSurf campsite marked Lot 20 in the evening. Decorative lights illuminate palm trees, vibrant plants, and a thatched-roof hut nearby.

FlowRider Spotlight, News

Some Places Find You. Cabo Rio Is One of Them.

Over 1,000 native trees were already there. The resort was designed around them. That tells you something about how Cabo Rio thinks about what they’re building and who they’re building…

A man in bright pink shorts rides a bodyboard on an artificial wave at Waterbom Bali, smiling as water splashes around him. Green water slides and trees are visible in the background.

Case Studies

Case Study: Waterbom Bali

Bali doesn’t need a wave machine. The island has real ones. And yet, in 2013, Waterbom Bali added a FlowRider Double to a park that had been running since 1993 on a philosophy of…

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FlowRider at Soaky Mountain Waterpark

Insights, FlowRider Spotlight, Case Studies

How Soaky Mountain Waterpark Sets Up Their FlowRider Surf Simulator for Success

In the summer of 2020, Soaky Mountain Waterpark opened its doors in Sevierville, Tennessee, and in doing so, they opened…

A person surfs on a FlowRider Double indoor wave simulator under a large glass roof, with water slides and greenery visible outside the windows.

Insights, News

How Sport Attractions Help Make Your Waterpark Successful

The past two years have been difficult for the waterpark industry, but the frustration of shutdowns and difficulty attracting guests…

One person riding on a FlowRider at waterpark

Insights, Refurbishments, News

Why Investing in Wave Machine Maintenance is Worth Every Penny

It’s the height of your busy season. Your stationary wave machine is sold out every hour, food and beverage sales…

Bodyboarder on Royal Caribbean FlowRider

Refurbishments, News, Case Studies

Maintenance on the Seas

With 22 stationary wave machines on Royal Caribbean ships, a FlowRider® is a cruise ship staple. Whether parents use the…

WaveHouse Singapore FlowRider

Refurbishments, Insights, News

Love Your FlowRider: How to Maintain Your Standing Wave

Mark your calendars and set your phone reminders… Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly! You’ll want to make an effort this…

A person rides a FlowRider surf simulator in a backyard, surrounded by palm trees and greenery. A modern white house is on the left, and a dog stands near the rider on the artificial grass.

News

An Afternoon on the FlowRider® Edge

Located within the confines of lush palms and backyard walls at an undisclosed residence in the United States, lies a…

FlowRider Edge

News

The World’s First FlowRider® Edge is Here!

For a few lucky FlowRider® fanatics around the world, there will be no more waiting in long waterpark lines, paying…

Side-by-side comparison of a blue FlowRider surf simulator highlighting ride surface refurbishment. The left (Before) shows a worn area, while the right (After) reveals a smoother finish after expert FlowRider services. A double arrow points from Before to After.

Refurbishments, News

Surf Simulators Deserve Makeovers Too

There certainly comes a time during the lifespan of a Flowrider® when it has earned its right to a little…

Four people in blue wetsuits stand by the indoor Mall Sport wave pool, reacting excitedly as a surfer falls off a FlowRider, sending waves crashing nearby.

News

Flowing on into 2021

Sayonara 2020… Has there ever been a year so widely touted as “the worst ever”? Well, we guess that’s up…

Aerial view of a beachfront resort at sunset, showing white sand, rows of loungers and umbrellas, turquoise waves, multiple pools, lush greenery, and large hotel buildings in the background.

News

Wave Check In: Hard Rock Hotel Dominican Republic

The famous hotel chain, Hard Rock Hotel, added a FlowRider® Double to their property in the Dominican Republic recently. Now…

A crane lifts a large metal object high above a city street at night, with the Cosmopolitan hotel and other illuminated buildings visible in the background.

Others

FlowRiders Really Can Fly!

One of the greatest, and scariest moments in my working life is when a FlowRider is ready for liftoff. You…

A large crowd gathers around an indoor wave surfing simulator, where a person rides a bodyboard on artificial waves, assisted by two instructors. A big screen displays imagery and beach-themed decor surrounds the area.

Insights, News

What is the ROI on a Surf Machine?

Whether it is the click of the cash register or the swipe of a credit card, the stationary surfing venues…