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Builder · Luxury · Byron Bay, Australia

Fliteboard

Australian luxury eFoil builder, 2018-founded. Premium-tier eFoils across the Air, Pro, Series 3, and Air Inflatable lines.

Fliteboard eFoil at cruise
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Byron Bay, Australia
Ownership
Private
Tier
Luxury
Website
fliteboard.com

Fliteboard is the Australian luxury eFoil builder, founded in 2018 in Byron Bay by David Trewern. The brand has stayed privately owned and Australian-built. The lineup runs from the Air entry through the Series 3 flagship plus the unique Air Inflatable.

The brand argument is the premium fit-and-finish and the modular board-foil-mast architecture. Fliteboard cross-shops against Lift on the production eFoil segment, with a slightly smaller market presence in the US.

Our reviews

Fliteboard hulls we have on the water.

Fliteboard AIR Inflatable

Fliteboard

Fliteboard AIR Inflatable

The longer, slightly wider sibling to the AIR. Same woven dropstitch construction, more touring volume for heavier paddlers or longer days.
Fliteboard AIR

Fliteboard

Fliteboard AIR

Fliteboard's inflatable SUP cousin to the eFoil line. Premium woven dropstitch board pitched at the buyer who already trusts the brand.
Fliteboard 4 eFoil

Fliteboard

Fliteboard 4 eFoil

The Fliteboard 3 is the base eFoil in the Series 3 lineup with new tech in battery, propulsion and design. It's the most customizable efoil.

Lineup

Current platforms.

Model breakdown

Each platform, what it does and where it falls short.

Fliteboard Air / Air Pro

Air and Air Pro are the volume platforms. 60 to 75-minute battery range, multiple foil-wing sizes.

Things we like

  • · Premium fit-and-finish at entry-mid pricing
  • · Modular foil-wing options for cross-discipline use

Things we don't

  • · Smaller US dealer footprint than Lift
  • · Pricing premium over Waydoo at equivalent spec

Fliteboard Series 3 / Series 3 Pro

Series 3 is the flagship line. 90 to 120-minute battery range, fastest top-end speed, premium board construction.

Things we like

  • · 120-minute Series 3 Pro range competes with LiftX
  • · Premium Australian build discipline

Things we don't

  • · Pricing competes with LiftX at the segment top
  • · Battery pack replacement is documented cost item

Fliteboard Air Inflatable

Air Inflatable is unique to Fliteboard. The board is inflatable for transport and storage, deflates for car-trunk packing.

Things we like

  • · Inflatable board solves storage and transport for buyers without dock space
  • · Pack-down advantage is unique in the segment

Things we don't

  • · Inflatable construction trades against rigid-board responsiveness
  • · Smaller used market than rigid-board models

Buyer's guide

The Fliteboard story and what to know on the used market.

Origin and ownership

Fliteboard was founded in 2018 by David Trewern in Byron Bay, Australia. The brand built premium production eFoils alongside Lift and grew through 2019 to 2022 as the segment expanded.

Production has stayed in Australia. Ownership has stayed private.

Design philosophy

Fliteboard uses modular board, foil-wing, and mast architecture similar to Lift. The Air Inflatable adds a unique inflatable-board option.

Lithium-ion battery pack with quick-swap design.

Used-market notes and known issues

Battery pack replacement at 5 to 7 years is a $3,500 to $5,000 cost item.

Mast and foil-wing service interval is 100 hours.

Inflatable board service requires periodic seam-bond inspection.

Dealer network concentrated in Australia, Europe, and parts of the US.

Resale

Fliteboard holds resale tightly in the eFoil segment, slightly softer than Lift in the US market. Three-year depreciation runs 20 to 28 percent.

Where Fliteboard fits

Buyers cross-shop Fliteboard against Lift on the production eFoil segment. The argument is Australian build and the unique inflatable-board option. Buyers who prioritize US dealer support should look at Lift.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Lift or Fliteboard?
Both segment-leading premium eFoil brands. Lift has the larger US used market and dealer network; Fliteboard has Australian build and the inflatable-board option. Cross-shop on dealer proximity and storage need.
What's the maintenance cost on a Series 3 Pro?
Annual service runs $400 to $700. Battery pack replacement at 5 to 7 years runs $4,000 to $5,500. Insurance for a $15,000 hull runs $400 to $800.
Where are Fliteboards built?
Byron Bay, Australia. Private facility.

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