Latest News, Blog & Videos

Ryan from MACkite has been riding the Manta TakeOff Evo foil assist for a while now, and he is stoked to share his first impressions. From its massive power output to its travel-friendly battery options, this unit brings a lot of versatility to the water. Setup and Maintenance The setup on the Manta TakeOff Evo is fairly simple. You have a nose cone or nose guard that just slides into the back cone portion with a really easy connection using a few screws. The same goes for getting the motor on …

Eli from MACkite is joined by Corey from Lift to take a look at the Lift5 eFoil. This is the flagship model within the Lift Foils lineup, and Corey explains why that is, and who might be interested in one. Lift5 4'9 eFoil Overview The Lift5 4'9 is a full carbon fiber board. It ships complete with the quick-connect LCS (Lift Connect System) and a jet prop on the back. This setup also comes with the Elite hand controller. The 4'9 is one of the best-selling sizes of any of the Lift boards in the …

Eli from MACkite is joined by Corey from Lift to go over the Lift eFoil family, including the Lift5 F, the Lift5, and the LiftX. No matter where you are in your foiling journey, there's a Lift for you, but which is it? Lift5 F - Flying Is for Everyone The Lift5 F is a 5'4"/83L or 4'9"/67L fiberglass board. The rider looking for a Lift5 F is typically an entry-level or first-time foiler who wants to get into eFoiling at a friendly price point. These boards provide a ton of stability and are inc …

Eli takes us through how to unbox and assemble a brand new Fliteboard. Let's get into the easy stuff first and work our way through the entire setup. Charger and Battery Starting with the fast charger, it comes in a perfectly sized box and includes a nice carrying case. Inside the case, you get your wall cable and a handy carrying handle that straps to two hooks on the outside. This universal strap also fits the battery, turning it into a nice satchel for easy carrying. The charger pops out ea …

Eli from MACkite is joined by Ben from Fliteboard to walk through the current Fliteboard lineup and discuss how to choose the right board for your experience level and riding goals. The Flitescooter The Scooter is a very large, stable inflatable board at 240 liters. It features a handlebar that allows you to walk right off a dock and start riding. It is the easiest entry-level option and a great choice if you frequently have new guests coming to your house who want to try eFoiling. The Flite …

Tucker is joined by Adam Bennetts from FLITElab to walk through some of the FLITElab wings and how they apply to your Fliteboard experience. These are the surf and prone foils that, with the newest generation, feature the same conical fit as the Fliteboard eFoils. That plug-and-play compatibility is a great way to unlock the next level of performance, speed, and maneuverability for riders who are ready for it. Interchangeable Wing Systems The cool thing about the Fliteboard and FLITElab system …

Tucker is out on the water in Grand Haven, Michigan, with Adam Bennetts from FLITElab. With no lake waves to surf, they took the new FLITElab gear behind the boat for some wakefoiling. Adam's First Impressions Behind the Boat This was only the second time Adam has been behind a boat and his first time on the FLITElab gear. He was riding his signature FLUX 808 AB with the short fuse, the 125 stab, and the 82 mast on the 4'0" AB RAW board. The 808 is designed for intermediate to advanced riders …

Tucker is joined by Adam Bennetts from FLITELab to answer a common question: once you've picked your front wing, discipline, and board, how do you choose the appropriate stabilizer and fuselage in the FLITELab FLUX system? FLITELab FLUX Foil Setups Based on Discipline Below are Adam's recommendations and his personal riding style for the FLITELab FLUX: Surf Foiling Setup For surf foiling, Adam rides the 707 front wing with a short fuselage and a 125 stabilizer. He pairs this with a 4'0" Raw bo …

Tucker took a break from his normal wing and parawing foil testing to talk about some new apparel with cool applications for foilers: the new ION Surf Shield Wetshirt, also referred to as the Fearless Fiber jacket or sweater. Fearless Fiber Protection The standout feature of this water shirt is the special material called Fearless Fiber. It's cut-resistant to level 4, tested according to the European standard 388:2016. The material is designed to protect you from a sharp foil, a prop blade on …

The e-assist market has exploded over the last few years. What was once using motorized assistance to get into waves and swell has transformed to foiling without resistance. Now, Waydoo has a solution for the foil assist market. Waydoo has been around for a while producing eFoils, and we've been using them for quite some time — they make a great eFoil. The Foil Boost is the brand's entry into e-assist, with a motor mounted up closer to the board so you can power into a wave, ride around …

Eli walks through all the settings you'll find in your Waydoo EVO remote, from the basics of powering on to the deeper menus that personalize your ride. Navigating Your Waydoo EVO Remote Starting simple: power on. Just hold the power button and the remote will fire up. The main screen displays your speed (in either miles per hour or kilometers per hour), board battery level, remote battery level at the top, what gear you're in, and the board angle. This is universal across all EVO models &mdas …

If your Waydoo EVO remote trigger starts sticking or losing responsiveness, it’s usually not a major failure. In most cases, it’s just sand or debris working its way into the mechanism. We’ve seen this plenty of times after beach launches or setting the remote down in the wrong spot. The good news is you can fix it yourself in about 10 to 15 minutes with minimal tools. In this video, we break down how to fix a sticky or worn Waydoo remote trigger in just a few simple ste …

After a long winter, your eFoil might have sat untouched for a few months. Before you rush to the water on that first warm day, it's worth taking the time to go through a proper preseason check. We've done this routine every spring and it saves headaches when the wind is light and the water finally opens up. Eli walks through exactly how we prep our boards so they're clean, reliable, and ready to ride. First Thing: Take It Out of Storage If you think you'll be riding in the next couple of …

The most basic question we get when it comes to efoiling is, “Can I actually do this?” Short answer? Yes. Absolutely. Long answer? Well, that’s a little different. It can feel intimidating, but we find the learning curve is much shorter than most expect. We get this question nearly every week, and Eli and Kevin (Waydoo USA) are here to break it down. Who Can Learn to E-Foil? We’ve had customers ask us this question at every age, including an 85-year-old who picked …

If you’re shopping for an efoil, one of the hardest parts isn’t learning how to ride — it’s figuring out which setup makes the most sense for how and where you’ll actually foil. A pretty big misconception is that there’s one “best” efoil board setup for everyone. Even two experienced riders on the same brand will likely build their setup completely differently. One might want something lightweight for better maneuvering in swells while the o …