It won’t be long before professional surfers wear Apple Watches while competing. The World Surf League (WSL) has designated this wearable as official equipment.
According to the organization, the Apple Watch is “the first time it’s been used as official competition equipment in a professional sports environment.”
Prior to each heat, all Championship Tour surfers will receive an Apple Watch pre-loaded with the new WSL Surfer App.
It seems that it will be able to be used to grasp the score, wave priority, time, etc. Running on the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra, the app syncs with WSL’s real-time scoring system. WSL says the Apple Watch is the best choice, thanks to its durability, mobile data connection, and large, bright screen.
“Sometimes the sound of the wind and waves obscures the announcer during the race, which means you miss important information,” said 2019 WSL Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Ítalo Ferreira. said in a statement.
“It’s hard to see the beach in challenging conditions and sometimes you lose a sleeve due to priority penalties. Not having to rely on seeing the beach or listening to the announcer is a big difference and eliminates guesswork can.
The WSL hasn’t said which model of Apple Watch the contestants will use, but we think the Ultra makes the most sense.
It has the largest screen of any Apple Watch to date and is the most rugged version the company has ever made. Apple says the Ultra has more accurate GPS and water resistance than other models.
The WSL Championship Tour 2023 kicks off this weekend on Oahu, Hawaii. Those interested in how Apple Watch is being used in professional sports can watch the event on YouTube, the WSL app or the organization’s website.
Meanwhile, the second season of the documentary series Make or Break, which follows the players of the Championship Tour, will air on Apple TV+ in February.
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