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Lift Foils

Puerto Rico-based luxury eFoil builder, 2018-founded. Pioneered the production eFoil segment. Lineup includes the Lift3 F, Lift5, and LiftX.

Lift eFoil at cruise
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Puerto Rico
Ownership
Private
Tier
Luxury
Website
liftfoils.com

Lift Foils is the luxury eFoil builder that pioneered the production electric-hydrofoil-surfboard segment in 2018. Founded by Nick Leason in Puerto Rico, the brand has stayed privately owned. The lineup runs from the Lift3 F entry through the LiftX flagship.

The brand argument is the original-eFoil heritage and the most extensive battery and foil ecosystem in the segment. Lift cross-shops against Fliteboard and Waydoo on the production eFoil segment, with the largest used market and the deepest service network.

Lineup

Current platforms.

Model breakdown

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

Lift Foils Lift3 F

Lift3 F is the volume platform. 60-minute battery range, multiple board sizes, swappable foil wings.

Things we like

  • · Largest used eFoil market supports parts and service
  • · Multiple board and foil-wing sizes give cross-discipline use (touring, freestyle, surf)

Things we don't

  • · Pricing premium over Fliteboard at equivalent spec
  • · Battery service intervals are documented cost item

Lift Foils Lift5 / Lift5 Pro

Lift5 is the premium platform. 90-minute battery range, refined controller ergonomics, premium board materials.

Things we like

  • · 90-minute range opens up touring use cases
  • · Premium board construction

Things we don't

  • · Pricing pushes into LiftX flagship territory
  • · Premium battery pack service cost

Lift Foils LiftX

LiftX is the flagship. 120-minute range, fastest top-end speed, premium ergonomics.

Things we like

  • · 120-minute battery range is segment-leading
  • · Top-end speed unmatched in the production segment

Things we don't

  • · Pricing is segment-top
  • · Battery pack replacement at 5 to 7 years is $4,000-plus

Buyer's guide

The Lift Foils story and what to know on the used market.

Origin and ownership

Lift Foils was founded in 2018 by Nick Leason in Puerto Rico. The brand pioneered the production eFoil segment and grew through 2019 to 2022 as the segment expanded.

Lift has stayed privately owned. Production has stayed in Puerto Rico.

Design philosophy

Lift eFoils use modular board, mast, and foil-wing construction. Multiple board sizes and foil-wing options give cross-discipline use across touring, freestyle, and surf.

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; replace bearings as preventive.

Saltwater storage requires fresh-water flush of the motor and pylon after each use.

Dealer network concentrated in coastal-luxury markets; service depth varies by region.

Resale

Lift holds resale tightly in the eFoil segment. Three-year depreciation runs 18 to 25 percent on Lift3 hulls. Battery pack age is the dominant secondary-market variable.

Where Lift Foils fits

Buyers cross-shop Lift against Fliteboard, Waydoo, and Audi e-tron eFoil on the production eFoil segment. The argument is the original-eFoil heritage and the largest battery and foil ecosystem.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

What is an eFoil?
Electric hydrofoil surfboard. The board has an underwater hydrofoil and an electric motor that propels the rider above the water surface. Quiet, no wake, no fuel. Different segment from jet skis or jet boards.
How long does the battery last?
Lift3 F: 60 minutes. Lift5: 90 minutes. LiftX: 120 minutes. Range varies with rider weight, throttle, and water conditions. Battery pack replacement at 5 to 7 years is the documented cost item.
Where are Lifts built?
Puerto Rico. Privately owned facility.

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