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Jason and Nikki Wynn test Lift eFoil electric hydrofoil boards while visiting friends on the island of Feitoko in Tonga.0:02 The boards feature a 2.1-kilowatt lithium-ion battery, a three-phase DC motor, and a folding propeller designed to reduce drag when catching waves.0:48 Users control the board via a handheld Bluetooth trigger that communicates with the motor and battery.1:03 The setup includes interchangeable wings, with a 200-profile wing providing more lift for beginners and a 170-profile wing offering more maneuverability for advanced riders.1:48 The boards weigh approximately 30 pounds each and can be disassembled for transport.15:34 Charging the battery requires an AC-to-DC converter, which draws roughly 664 watts.16:05 The experience demonstrates that eFoiling requires no wind, waves, or towing, allowing for consistent flight at speeds up to 22 knots.14:10 Learning to ride involves balancing on the board while managing the throttle, though the process is described as more intuitive than wakeboarding.2:12

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