The next waterproof wearable bracelet is here and it’s not a new edition of the Fit bit or Apple Watch. It is called the Glassy Zone and it was recently launched via Indiegogo October 14th starting at $99.
Glassy Zone is a fitness and sleep tracking wearable focusing on improving surfing, protecting you from UV radiation, and overall improving your health. Built by surfers, the bracelet registers everything users do in 24 hours from rest, calories, UV exposure, and the different surfing activities in the water. The device is compatible with any iOS or Android device with Bluetooth Services.
Surfers are able to track specific surfing parameters like how much time a surfer takes on a wave compared to the time he spends paddling. In addition, the Glassy Zone records the maximum speed reached while surfing. It also has tracking abilities where it records the route covered as well as the number of waves ridden in the session. Essentially it aims to let surfers better understand their performance.
Watch the bracelet in action right here:
The bracelet also has a competitive edge. It allows surfers to compare your achievements with the leaderboard and competitions. Search for your friends on the app and let the competition begin. You can also customize the app more with future forecasting alerts based on custom variables you choose like temperature, size, period, and more. The real-time photo and video updates are also a great feature to get updated on current conditions.
Glassy Zone is not just for surfers. The overall aim to improve health comes in with reducing exposure to UV radiation, which ultimately causes cancer. This is a new innovation that most other fitness bracelets do not have. Glassy Zone sends alerts when the amount of UV radiation is higher than what you are supposed to receive. This is useful and applicable for all surfers who spend lots of hours in the sun. It also has the more standard features of most fitness bracelets like tracking steps and calories, though it does lack the watch feature.
This innovative, all in one bracelet is to be used both inside and outside of the water, and surfers appear to be enjoying its benefits. Glassy Zone is seeking crowdfunding for the new device to ensure a sound design and manufacturing plan for delivery to backers. You can buy the bracelet for $99, through the campaign, which is 50% off the retail price and go take on the next wave with Glassy Wave.