Waydoo Evo Pro Lite Overview - What You Get for the Price

The Waydoo EVO eFoil is a great, low-key way to get out on the water and experience the sensation of flight. Or if you're looking to learn to take hydrofoiling to the next level, whether behind a boat, a kite, with a wing or parawing, or just in the surf, an eFoil is an easy way to get comfortable riding on foil and build the skills you'll need before adding other elements into the mix.

Of course, an eFoil can be a bit of an investment, and there seem to be so many options on the market, even within a single brand. The EVO comes in four models: the Master Plus, the Max Plus, the Pro Plus, and now the Pro Lite. Each is for a different rider, so Eli from MACkite is going to go over the EVO Pro Lite so you can see if it's right for you.

Right off the bat, the Pro Lite's price point makes it an attractive option. It's significantly less expensive than the other options. But what's the tradeoff, and is it still a good board? The Pro Lite does scale back on its features, but for someone looking to get out casually or who is just learning and hopes to progress away from eFoil to other hydrofoil disciplines, it may be exactly the right board.

Board

The first hint is in the name: the Pro Lite instead of the Pro Plus. "Pro" tells you which board it is, and those two models use the same board specs, minus the sensors for the Lite. The sensors make the board self-leveling. While that's an interesting feature, most riders will quickly progress beyond needing it, and if you're using your eFoil as a learning tool to get into non-powered foils, you won't want the sensors anyway since they'll slow your progression toward becoming a self-sufficient foiler.

Both the Pro Plus and Lite are 90 liter boards with closed-cell EPP foam. That's a durable material that's ding-resistant and won't absorb water if you do ding it. It's ideal for new riders, families with kids, and anyone who needs to travel to get to water. The size works for all but larger riders. (If you're over 215 lbs, you should look at the Max board.) The Pro Plus is blue, while the Pro Lite is mint green.

Battery

The Pro Lite includes the smaller Powerflight 1800Wh battery, which is still going to give you around 45 minutes to an hour on the water. If you're just learning or want to get out for casual sessions, that's going to be just about right.

Propulsion

The Pro Lite is also paired with the standard 4000W propulsion unit. Unless you will have heavier riders using the board, you'll have plenty of power to get on foil without draining the battery faster than necessary.

Mast

You get the 27" mast included with the Pro Lite. That's the shortest option, and it's the most stable. It's still plenty of height to get the sensation of flight without adding weight and drag for more mast than you may want or need.

Wings

The Glider 1500 wing and Gliding 320 tail are included, which are perfect for new or casual riders. It's a stable pair that will get you on foil at lower speeds and help you build confidence. The wings are glass rather than carbon, but the carbon just adds a little stiffness that most riders won't notice until they're at the advanced level.

Fly Now, Customize Later

The nice thing is that the Pro Lite is completely customizable with all the same parts the other models can use. You can get different wings and masts for it, and you can upgrade your battery and propulsion unit if you ever decide you need to. The Pro Lite is a nice way to get into eFoiling as inexpensively as possible without locking yourself into those specs forever. In the meantime, you're not paying for features you may not ever need. It's a great addition to the lineup and will hopefully enable a lot more people to get out and experience flight on a foil.

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