Inflatable surfing apparatus and method

A water ride, comprising:

• a riding surface;
• an inflatable first layer positioned under the riding surface, wherein the inflatable first layer comprises a plurality of inflatable strips positioned adjacent each other to define a particular shape;
• an inflatable second layer positioned under the riding surface, wherein the inflatable first layer defines a thin layer relative to the inflatable second layer, and the inflatable second layer defines a varying thickness such that the inflatable second layer creates a sloped surface to provide an inclined shape for the riding surface;
• a support structure under the first and second layers and riding surface, wherein the support structure defines a water reservoir under the first and second layers and riding surface;
• a nozzle for dispensing water onto the riding surface;
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• a drainage area for recovering the water from the riding surface.

A water ride, comprising:

• a riding surface;
• an inflatable first layer positioned under the riding surface;
• an inflatable second layer positioned under the riding surface, wherein the inflatable first layer defines a thin layer relative to the inflatable second layer, and the inflatable second layer defines a varying thickness such that the inflatable second layer creates a sloped surface to provide an inclined shape for the riding surface;
• a support structure under the first and second layers and riding surface, wherein the support structure defines a water reservoir under the first and second layers and riding surface;
• a nozzle for dispensing water onto the riding surface;
• a drainage area for recovering the water from the riding surface, wherein the drainage area comprises a surface configuration for increasing water turbidity to create non-laminar flow.