In a landmark fusion of marine innovation and automotive luxury, Swedish electric surfboard pioneer Awake has joined forces with German high-performance icon BRABUS to unleash the Shadow Explore Jetboard—a mere 77 examples of which will ever slice through the world’s waters. Unveiled today, this collector-grade machine transcends watersports equipment, emerging as a covetable artifact where precision engineering meets visceral thrill and gallery-worthy design.
Crafted upon Awake’s acclaimed RÄVIK platform, the Shadow Explore merges award-winning propulsion technology with BRABUS’s uncompromising aesthetic language. Carbon fiber inlays streak across its silhouette, while a signature textured deckpad delivers tactile authority—a visual and functional manifesto of German craftsmanship. This isn’t mere recreation; it’s high-torque jet propulsion harnessed for aquatic exploration, whether launching from superyacht platforms or carving toward hidden coastlines.
Performance borders on the audacious: a top speed exceeding 55 km/h (34 mph) is unleashed via Awake’s advanced XR battery system, promising extended adventures beyond the horizon. The inclusion of “Brabus Mode” elevates the experience further—engaging this setting via the ergonomic hand controller unleashes a staggering 37.5% surge in acceleration. A rear-mounted red LED streak ignites during motion, transforming each ride into a kinetic light sculpture against the waves. Smart integration syncs every journey to a dedicated app, enabling real-time ride tracking and seamless firmware evolution.
“This is where high-performance riding collides with high-end design,” states Christos Nicolaou, Awake’s Head of Marketing. “The Shadow Explore is a state-of-the-art collectible—a declaration for those who create tides, not follow them.”
Priced at €15,900 (ex. VAT; approx. $17,000 USD / £13,700 GBP) and limited to 77 units globally, the BRABUS x Awake Shadow Explore redefines luxury water mobility as functional art. It beckons a rarefied cohort who demand both thrilling velocity and timeless sophistication—proving that the most exhilarating horizons aren’t just reached, but conquered with unmistakable flair.
Orders open August 5, 2025, exclusively via awakeboards.com