Who is the owner of Lift Foils?
Founded in 2011 in puerto rico by nick leason, lift started as a family business in the emerging field of hydro-foiling. Today we are proud to be leaders in the space as the inventors and first mass distributors of the efoil electric hydrofoil surfboard, with thousands of units shipped worldwide. About us. Founded in 2011 in puerto rico by nick leason, lift started as a family business in the emerging field of hydro-foiling.Founded in 2011 in Puerto Rico by Nick Leason, Lift started as a family business in the emerging field of hydro-foiling. Today we are proud to be leaders in the space as the inventors and first mass distributors of the eFoil electric hydrofoil surfboard, with thousands of units shipped worldwide.In 2015, our co-founder Nick Leason – an engineer and avid surfer – came up with the idea for the original eFoil, applying the technology from smart phones, electric vehicles and even drones into a board that would let its rider fly above any body of water without needing to be propelled by wind or waves.An eFoil, or electric hydrofoil, is a newer kind of board that lifts you above the water. It uses a hydrofoil wing mounted on a long mast beneath the board. As you build speed, the foil creates lift—allowing the board (and you) to rise silently and smoothly above the waterline.Experienced eFoilers ride in the waves without the motor turned on. Whether in the ocean or behind a boat, they use the power of the wave to move the board forward.
Why are lift foils so expensive?
High-End Materials and Durability The cost of foil boards is heavily pushed upwards by the complex nature of its design and the use of premium materials. While eFoiling is considered a safe sport, precautions should always be taken: Ride in open areas, away from swimmers or boats. Stay in deeper water to prevent the foil from hitting the bottom. Always wear safety gear, especially a helmet.Some of the risks associated with wing foiling include: Impact injuries: Wing foiling involves riding on water at high speeds, and a fall can result in impact injuries from hitting the water or the wing.Learning to surf takes years of practice, countless wipeouts, and high physical endurance. E-foiling requires balance and coordination, but its learning curve is much gentler. With adjustable speed settings and stability from the hydrofoil, beginners can get up and ride faster than they would on a surfboard.However, as a relatively new and growing sport, and with a lot of equipment needed, wing foiling is generally more expensive than other water sports like surfing or stand-up paddleboarding. One of the biggest expenses in wing foiling is the cost of equipment.
How do lift foils work?
A hydrofoil is a glass fibre or carbon built wing shaped fin that sits mounted on a mast underneath the board. As the board moves forward driving the foil through the water it begins to generate lift and as speed increases, so does the lift, that finally sees the board come up out of the water. Electro-hydrofoil from the Lift Foils brand. Lift Foils have pioneered the hydrofoil motorized surfboard market. The manufacturer is based in Puerto Rico and has been making boards since 2010.It is called electric hydrofoil surfboard or eFoil for short when it is powered by a motor. Without a motor it is called a Hydrofoil Surfboard.Physics of foils A foil generates lift primarily because of its shape and angle of attack. When oriented at a suitable angle, the foil deflects the oncoming fluid, resulting in a force on the foil in the direction opposite to the deflection. This force can be resolved into two components: lift and drag.These designs also have much higher drag at low speeds, and can be difficult to operate in shallower areas due to the foils protruding to a greater depth beneath the surface. Ensuring stability, especially during turns and in varying sea conditions, can also be a challenge for hydrofoil craft.
What is the difference between Lift Foils and Fliteboards?
A special feature of Fliteboards is that the motor, on-board computer and mast are one unit made of anodized aluminum, which can be easily connected to the board. Lift Foils uses a carbon fiber mast, but has to install a water cooling system. A foil generates lift primarily because of its shape and angle of attack. When oriented at a suitable angle, the foil deflects the oncoming fluid, resulting in a force on the foil in the direction opposite to the deflection. This force can be resolved into two components: lift and drag.The lift foil is the combination of a hoverboard and a hydrofoil surfboard. Lift foils have a lithium ion battery, as is normally used in the automotive industry. Together with the torpedo-shaped electric motor and the propeller, this provides the necessary drive practically silently.Lift is generated by the difference in velocity between the solid object and the fluid. There must be motion between the object and the fluid: no motion, no lift. It makes no difference whether the object moves through a static fluid, or the fluid moves past a static solid object. Lift acts perpendicular to the motion.