How does an electric hydrofoil surfboard work?

An eFoil is a surfboard with an electric propeller just above the wing of the hydrofoil, which powers the board to move through any water. The eFoil is powered by a nearly silent electric motor and rechargeable battery. It’s controlled by a handheld wireless remote that syncs to the eFoil via Bluetooth.

How much does it cost for an electric surfboard?

Each Onean jetboard is an electric surfboard and cost between $3390 and $10,980 USD. The carver electric surfboard price starts at $3,390 and the Onean Carver X price starts at $5,990. This is the same price as the Aquila electric surfboard line since they are produced by the same manufacturing company.

Why are 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!

What propels an electric surfboard?

Electric surfboards are specially designed boards powered by lithium-ion batteries that allow riders to glide across any water body at high speeds. They are equipped with an electric jet-propulsion system activated by wireless handheld remote control and don’t rely solely on the energy of the waves to gain speed.

Are electric surfboards hard to use?

How hard is it to ride an electric surfboard? The e-boards is an easy-to-use water sports device. Actually, they’re way easier than learning to surf on a standard surfboard, as horsepower and the overall length, width, and thickness of the board provide all the stability you need to start moving.

How much is a Liftfoil?

A variety of mast heights and foil wings for specific purposes, such as surfing, will be available. The eFoil has a top speed of 22 knots (25 mph), and deliveries will begin in September of this year for US$12,000.