Fliteboard is an Australian manufacturer of electric hydrofoils (also known as eFoil). Founder & CEO David Trewern launched the first eFoil in 2019.
The E-SURFER team has been in close contact with David and his team since 2018. As early as the summer of 2018, he showed us the first prototypes in Spain, which we were also allowed to test right away.
In the photo above, from left to right, you can see Andreas (E-SURFER), David (Fliteboard) and Mike (Jetsurfingnation).
In January 2019, the first Fliteboard came to Germany as an exhibit at the boot trade fair in Düsseldorf. We had already reserved the board at our first meeting with David and were able to take it to Berlin right after the trade fair.
After series 1, 2 and 2.2, series 3 was launched in 2023, which now also supports a jet drive. The special feature here was that the jet module and propeller module could be swapped, so it could be changed depending on the driver.
In 2024, the Series 4 came out with slight improvements and an affordable eFoil for beginners. The Flite Air. Also new was an eFoil with handlebars: the Flitescooter.
Of course, we also ride and test the Flite models ourselves. In the picture below, you can see Andreas on the Fliteboard Pro:
Due to the fact that we regularly test different eFoil models from various brands, we can provide optimal advice and explain the differences. Other eFoil brands are also on display in our shop.
A Fliteboard is an electric hydrofoil or eFoil from the Australian company Flite. A mast and underwater foils are attached to the underside of the surfboard and powered by an electric motor. This allows the board to hover about 75 cm above the water surface.
The Fliteboards cost between 8,000 and 23,000 EUR incl. VAT, depending on the model. The Flite Board comes complete with bags and all accessories.
You can buy the boards in our store in Berlin or in our online eFoil store.
The Fliteboard can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h and more. However, special wings are required for this. The normal cruising speed is 25 km/h.
Basically yes. Most European countries allow eFoils. Other rules may apply to local waters.
eFoils are classified in Germany by the Wasserstraßenschifffahrtsamt as small craft or "miscellaneous" and must carry a license plate as soon as they have more than 2.21 kW (3 hp) of power. For example, eFoils are not allowed on Bavarian lakes and Lake Constance. In Austria the rules are not clear and in Switzerland motorized surfboards are not allowed at all.
No. The power of the Flitboard is around 5 kW, which is below the 7.5 kW threshold for electric motors.
A Fliteboard has a mast on the underside of the surfboard, with an underwater wing and an electric motor attached to it. Using a remote control, the driver accelerates until the lift of the wings allows him to hover.
An electric motor with a propeller or jet module, powered by a removable battery pack.
Between 30 and 150 minutes depending on battery size. The rider's weight and speed also affect the range.
The manufacturer states the maximum weight of the driver as 120 kg.
Flite now has hundreds of configurations. The E-SURFER team will be happy to help you find the right model.
