OUR world surf league (WSL) showed that he would accept Apple Watch Series 8 and watch ultra as the official equipment of athletes for use in competitions. This is the first time smart watch from an Apple chosen for this task, and thanks to it, surfers will have quick access to various battery information.

Apple Watch used by surfers

The Cupertino giant’s smartwatch will be delivered to athletes before the start of each race. These devices will have an app WSL surferwhich will be linked to the contest scoring system.

With this app, surfers will be able to use apple watch per check results in real time, know how much time is left before the battery runs out and what is the priority of the waves. The smartwatch will also tell the user how many points they need to score in order to take the lead in this race or advance to the next stage.

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In the communiqué WSLBrazilian surfer Italo Ferreira stated that “due to the noise of the wind and waves, it is sometimes impossible to hear the announcers during the competition, which means you miss out on important information.” According to Italo, “having Apple Watch helps you stay on track in those situations, and it’s a game-changer.”

As indicated edgewhat stands out in the ad is that clock will not be used to resolve performance related issues athlete, what the devices are capable of.

The portal also indicates that the announcement of WSL comes at a time when the role of wearable technology in sports is being widely discussed. Currently, several organizations are concerned about “tech doping” and the unfair advantage that wearables may provide to some athletes and teams. An example of this is NBA, which banned athletes from wearing the tracked Whoop during games. In addition to the ban on the use of data from wearable devices in contract negotiations.

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Via: The Verge Source: WSL

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