Murphy’s Waves Ltd.

Euro House 423 Hillington Road

Hillington Industrial Estate Glasgow G52 4BL

Tel: 0141 810 1313 Fax: 0141 810 1414

Murphys Waves StingRay® vs. FlowRider®

Purpose: This analysis sets the record straight by comparing our curved StingRay standing wave ride directly against the old flat Flowrider system still available in the market.* The information below accurately shows the products side by side in an objective comparison which we hope will help you to evaluate the differences between the two sheet flow rides in terms of performance and other key areas, while also highlighting that our StingRay provides double the inclined riding area of the Double Flowrider at a lower cost than the Single Flowrider!

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Wave Height

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Murphys Waves Ltd StingRay 8.5 x 20 170 68 40% 1.2

Wave Loch Inc Flowrider Single 6.7 x 15 100 14-16 14-16% 1.2

Wave Loch Inc Flowrider Double 9.8 x 15 147 30-35 20-23% 1.2

* The comparisons made in this document are solely Murphys Waves understanding and interpretation of each aspect based on the information readily available to us. Wave Height: Wave height is important in surfing – small waves provide little push and excitement where optimum wave heights provide thrills and challenges that allow the surfer to fully maximise their skill and experience. The StingRay wave height has been optimised to provide the best possible ride experience for the widest possible range of users – everyone from young kids trying out their first waves to fearless and experience teenagers are catered for by our ideal wave height and adjustable nozzles and flow rates.

Ride Area: The overall ride area has a direct bearing on the users ride experience on any sheet flow wave system (this is not so critical on a deep water ride). During the development of the StingRay we strived to produce a sheet flow ride with the maximum possible inclined (wave) area. Just as in the ocean, the inclined face of the wave is where the surfers ride, with bottom turns being as low as they would go, the flat area in front of any wave is of little or no use. For this reason our curved StingRay has twice the inclined riding area of the flat Double Flowrider and four times the area of the Single Flowrider! This larger wave area gives surfers the best possible experience with a greater free area for tricks and manoeuvres and less constraints from dry areas and returning water on each side of the main flow as is experienced with Flowriders.

LARGER RIDE AREA = MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE!!

The following pages show a series of photographs and illustrations that highlight our perceived differences in the ride area between our curved StingRay and the two versions of the flat Flowrider.

StingRay – Inclined (Wave) Area = 65m2 Area highlighted in red shows available inclined (wave) surfing area.

FlowRider Double – Inclined (Wave) Area = 32m2 Area highlighted in red shows available inclined (wave) surfing area.

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These views clearly show that the StingRay has approximately four times the inclined (wave) area of the single Flowrider and twice that of the Double Flowrider…and remember…the StingRay normally sells for less than a Single Flowrider!! Furthermore, the unique curved half pipe shape of the StingRay means that users will not become “beached” on the large dry/water return zones that are ever present on older rides. The images below show the extent that these areas can encroach into the ride and onto your enjoyment of the overall experience. The highlighted areas show the amount of unusable dry or water return areas on the Flowrider rides. We estimate that these areas make up around 15% of the ride surface.

The unique design of the StingRay means that users can instead carve up the curved side walls, meaning there is no limit to manoeuvrability and no limit to fun!!

LARGER RIDE AREA = MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE!!

Images showing the unusable dry / water return areas on the Flowriders

Viewing: The StingRay incorporates patent applied for technology for several of its unique benefits and technological advances. The low level water delivery nozzles and wide open aspect of the large curved ride surface offer the best possible viewing arrangement allowing revenue through food, beverage, retails, competition and media events to be maximised. See below for a sectional view showing the StingRay’s unrivalled inclined ride area and open viewing.

Section through StingRay showing unobstructed viewing corridor and unrivalled inclined slope

Spectators crowding round the StingRay on all sides

In contrast, the image below shows the large amount of flat (dead) water and the short inclined (wave) ride area available with Flowrider.

Section through Flowrider showing large amount of flat (dead) water

* The comparisons made in this document are solely Murphys Waves understanding and interpretation of each aspect based on the information readily available to us.

Experience: No other specialised wave machine company has more experience than Murphys Waves! The team at Murphys Waves have been designing and building wave machines for over 25 years. No other company has a wider product range than Murphys Waves!

To date we have worked on around 200 projects and supplied around 300 wave machines and rides of all types and sizes, creating waves from 300mm (1ft) to 3.3m (11ft)!! Growing the Sport: At Murphys Waves we are passionate about waves, surfing and all related sports and activities. Only we have the full range of products and equipment capable of taking this leisure industry forward to the next level. With the new curved StingRay surfing half pipe we have created a ride which successfully fuses the skills from all board sports and unlike the old Flowrider, riders can now continue to explore and expand upon their skills by utilizing and enjoying the new boundaries presented by the curved padded ride surface of the StingRay. There is no longer a low bar to curtail the fun – the unique challenges and thrills offered by the StingRay will ensure that riders of all ages and skill levels return time after time!!

MORE RIDERS : MORE TRICKS : MORE FUN!