How do you store a Fliteboard?

Fliteboard recommends that all Fliteboard equipment be stored and if required, charged between 22°C (72°F) and 28°C (82°F) in a safe, dry place that is away from flammable objects/surfaces for maximum safety, optimum performance and longevity.

How do I store my eFoil card?

Store your eFoil battery in a cool, dry location. The ideal storage state is at 30-50% of charge. This will lead to the longest life for your battery. As with all lithium ion batteries, the Lift eFoil battery will slowly lose charge over time while it is stored.

How long does the battery last on a Fliteboard?

Fliteboard is a stylish modern electro-platform that allows you to confidently hold on to the waves. Two batteries last for 2 hours of riding without recharging, and convenient control, optimal shape and interchangeable underwater wings allow you to create your own unique style of riding.

How long can you ride a Fliteboard?

time and range. An 80kg rider can hydrofoil a Fliteboard for up to 1 hour 30 minutes or 30km range using the standard setup (including prop-guard) and Explore Flitecell battery.

How much does a Fliteboard cost?

All models of the Fliteboard are available for a price of $12,935 plus tax and shipping.

How to assemble your Series 2 Fliteboard

Can you travel with an eFoil?

You need to be travelling at around 20km/h to be able to hydrofoil, and there is potential to the hit the board or eFoil in a crash. Part of the learning experience involves learning to fall away from the board to avoid injury.

How long do eFoil boards last?

The eFoil is equipped with an advanced lithium-ion battery allowing for up to 100 minutes of riding with our Full Range Battery, or 60 minutes with our Light Battery.

Who invented the Fliteboard?

Fliteboard founder David Trewern grew up surfing and windsurfing from an early age. At a kitefoil event without wind in early 2016, an idea struck to add an electric motor to his foiling kiteboard.

Which is better lift or Fliteboard?

Lift has won that race – but at great expense. While Lift has added an electric motor to an existing foiling board, Fliteboard spent time designing and building the perfect eFoil from the ground up using sophisticated parametric models and digital wind-tunnel technology.

How easy is Fliteboard?

The Fliteboard is easy enough to get flying as its size provides a stable platform, even in choppy seas. The Pro is definitely a challenge, and feels somewhat like getting up on a small tow board. However, once flying, both platforms are stable and solid. No flex can be detected.

How much is a lift foil?

Lift Foils $12,000, 25 mph electric hydrofoil surfboard set to launch in September. The eFoil can be recharged from a household power outlet in 2.5 hours, or the $3,000 Lithium Ion battery can be swapped for continuous usage.

Is eFoil hard to learn?

IT DEPENDS. We believe that everyone can fly as it applies to the efoil, but it does require some basic abilities that we often take for granted. You still have to be able to adapt to a very different sensation of controlling a surfboard that rotates on pitch and roll axis.

What is the best brand for hydrofoil?

How long does a lift foil battery last?

It lasts up to an hour depending on rider weight/speed and is enclosed in a rugged, IP68 waterproof housing that allows it to be transported and installed safely. Our battery is also easily replaceable and rechargeable with charge times less than two and a half hours. Battery warranty- One year or 300 charge cycles.

How long does it take to charge an eFoil?

How long does it take to recharge the battery? The Lift eFoils come standard with a fast charger that will recharge a battery in 2 hours (or under if it is not fully discharged).

What does eFoil stand for?

An efoil is an electric powered board equipped with a mast and wing. The board lifts up from the water after achieving certain speed, making the effect of “levitating”. Unlike traditional foil boards, efoils do not need the power of waves to raise above the water since being powered by a battery and propeller.

Why are lift foils so expensive?

Adding to the lack of production volume, the fact that foil designs are changing rapidly contributes to their high prices. Each new design requires research and development, testing, protoypes and once they're ready for production - new tooling to be made. That all gets lumped into the retail price of your sup foil!

Who owns Fliteboard?

David Trewern on a Fliteboard, a design he got the idea for when the wind failed to blow at a kitesurfing race he attended in 2016. Best speed? In 2005, I built a custom speed board and set the GPS-Kitesurfing world speed record with 44.9 knots.

Is Fliteboard real?

Fliteboard has been recognised by the global design community, wining prestigious awards around the world including: The Good Design Awards, IDSA, Australia by Design “Innovation of the year”, The German Design Awards and the 'Best of the Best' Red Dot Award.

Is Fliteboard electric?

The Fliteboard electric foil offers also 2 battery options. The sport battery with 30 AH and 1.65 kWH is lighter for a more aggressive riding style while the cruiser battery with 42 AH and and 2.2 kWH (which is about 350 EUR more expensive) is for longer rides.