Lift Foils invented the eFoil. Nick is a trained engineer and a lifelong waterman, and the eFoil is where those two things met. A way to give water people the tools to push their riding further, and a way to hand that same feeling to people who'd never had it before.

Lift is family run, not backed by big money. Every product decision moves us toward that original vision instead of a bottom line. Every generation is a technical improvement on the last. The Blowfish is an inflatable that helps people learn and turns an eFoil into a different kind of water vessel. The Lift Connect System, LCS, is the latest one. We built LCS in 2026 to change the eFoil's architecture itself: full setup in 45 seconds, fully customized to a rider's skill and where they're headed. It's how we become who we want to be on the water.

The main difference is that they were built for different riders.

LIFT5 F

Entry price point. The board where most people start. Ships with the Lift Hand Controller, a 28" aluminum mast, and LCS connection from propulsion to board and battery. Wings are bolt-on. Upgradeable as riding progresses.



LIFT5

The flagship. Carbon fiber board, standard with the Camber Pro series wings and the LCS 68 Carbon Propulsion. Ships with the Elite Hand Controller and full LCS integration across wings, propulsion, LCS Jet, board, and battery.

LIFTX

Powered foiling, fully LCS like the LIFT5, and materially lighter than LIFT5 or LIFT5 F. Standard with a 55mm propulsion, smaller than the 68mm on LIFT5 and LIFT5 F, the LCS Folding Glide Propeller, and a 1.0kWh battery. More power than assist, and it surfs.

Not sure which one fits your riding style? Take the eFoil Match Quiz or talk with a Lift expert.

Yes, and we recommend it.
We have more than 300 demo locations across 40+ countries. A demo gives you the chance to ride the board, ask questions, and get matched with the right setup before making a decision.
Many locations can also apply the cost of the demo toward your purchase.
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The LIFT5 runs a 2.2kWh battery, delivering up to 90 minutes of ride time on a single charge.
How close you get to that number depends on how you ride.
New riders typically see less because learning involves more stops, starts, falls, and relaunches. Experienced riders who maintain a steady pace can often get much closer to the full runtime.
Rider weight, water conditions, and speed all play a role too.
Want to ride longer? A spare battery makes back-to-back sessions easy. Our accessories page has everything you need.

In most cases, yes.
Lift riders are flying in more than 40 countries around the world, and we ship to most major markets.
The easiest way to confirm availability is to check our shipping information or contact the team directly. You can also use the dealer locator to find a local Lift partner who may already have boards in stock.

An eFoil is an electric-powered board with a hydrofoil mounted beneath it. A lithium-ion battery powers a motor mounted underwater on the mast. As the eFoil gains speed, the foil wing generates lift and raises the board above the surface. The same mechanics that keep a plane in the air, just underwater.

The result is smooth, quiet flight over lakes, oceans, bays, and waterways, even when there’s no wind or surf.
It’s hard to describe until you’ve done it.

Lift Foils built the world's first commercial eFoil.
Back in 2015, our co-founder Nick Leason started experimenting with batteries, motors, wireless controls, and hydrofoils to create something that could fly above the water without wind or waves.
After years of development, Lift launched the LIFT1 in 2018.
Every eFoil brand that exists today came after that.
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Most people expect it to take weeks.
It doesn’t.
Start in calm water with plenty of space around you. Begin on your knees, keep the throttle low, and focus on balance before standing up.
Wear a helmet and impact vest. If you can, book a lesson or demo with an experienced Lift dealer.
Falls are part of learning. The board floats, the propulsion system stops automatically when you fall, and most riders are up and flying within their first session.
The best part is that the learning never really stops. Beginners focus on getting their first flight. Advanced riders spend years refining turns, exploring new conditions, and finding new ways to ride.
If you want to see what a first session looks like, you can watch a short overview here: How to Ride an eFoil