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EFoils 101: Everything You Need to Know About Electric Foils. How do Electric Hydrofoils Work?
In recent years, there has been one amazing activity that has drastically risen in popularity in the larger bodies of water. There's even a good chance that, if you've been to the beach, you've seen someone in the water with these. They are called electric hydrofoils and it is an absolutely incredible activity to participate in.
Few years ago though, with the progress in marine battery technology, the idea of an electric motor hydrofoil board was crossing the minds of a few people. If propellers could push a boat quickly through the water, why couldn't the same principle be applied to the board? It would just need to be light enough to not weigh the board down, but powerful enough to give the board lift. Designs were finally made to what we see today.
The design itself is pretty simple in principle. The propulsion unit is attached to the board usually on a long 75 cm mast. Also found within the board is a power marine battery. These durable and powerful batteries have made the top speeds much faster than ever reaching up to 50km/h and have also extended ride times for the users up to 2 hours. This is the main advantage of efoils compared to traditional electric jetboards that have very limited riding time of around 30 minutes due to bigger drag and more powerful motor needed.
Finally though, the most important component of the entire unit would be the hydro wings.. Each foil comes with two wings usually made from carbon fiber which can serve different purposes. The front wing is the most important wing in the design. It is this wing which generates the lift necessary to bring the board off the surface of the water.
Also, its placement is directly in front of the propeller. This is incredibly important because it minimizes drag and allows for the maximum amount of lift possible with the least amount of power needed. In the boards like Fliteboard the motor is aligned with the wings which makes the riding really smooth and stable. If the motor is higher than the wings it would create instability which ultimately makes the board more difficult to ride. However the difference is not that big so both models are very popular among pro riders.
The second wing is a smaller wing that is known as the stabilizer. Positioned to the rear and just below the propeller, this removable wing can be used to generate an upward angle, allowing the rider to actually jump out of the water if necessary.
The size of the board itself matters a lot. A bigger size board or an inflatable board is very floatable and easy for a newbie to learn, you can even stand up on the board like with eTakuma without moving. However a smaller board gives you much more freedom to carve and do the sharp turns and jumps which is important for professional riders. There are also new systems on the market like eWave that combines the jetboard and efoil two in one using a hydrofoil attachment.
New professional efoils like Fliteboard series 2 Ultra are using the straps to help pro rides turn faster and jump. There are also additional features like folding propellers from Liftfoils and the new gliding prop from Fliteboard that allow riders use efoil even without power in the surf.
Overall, the electric hydrofoils are quickly becoming a very popular way to enjoy aquatic activities. More and more companies are introducing the new models in this exciting new industry such as Fliteboard, Liftfoils, Waydoo, Getfoil, eTakuma, Powerfoil, Ewave, Mantafoil just to name a few. Each of these companies offer variations and customizations of the same type of machine and you can check detailed review of every model on our Jetsurfingnation Channel. In the end though, it's more about how unique this technology is an how it is revolutionizing an entire industry. If you're thinking about getting into the sport, do some research and dive in. Soon, you'll be enjoying some of the most fun a person can have in the water.
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EFoils 101: Everything You Need to Know About Electric Foils. How do Electric Hydrofoils Work?
In recent years, there has been one amazing activity that has drastically risen in popularity in the larger bodies of water. There's even a good chance that, if you've been to the beach, you've seen someone in the water with these. They are called electric hydrofoils and it is an absolutely incredible activity to participate in.
Few years ago though, with the progress in marine battery technology, the idea of an electric motor hydrofoil board was crossing the minds of a few people. If propellers could push a boat quickly through the water, why couldn't the same principle be applied to the board? It would just need to be light enough to not weigh the board down, but powerful enough to give the board lift. Designs were finally made to what we see today.

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i think efoils are really getting very popular lately, everyone should try

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This video has changed my mind about efoils!😲 I always thought there were for beginners 😬

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Efoiling is super fun for everyone