Upgrade to LIFT5 With Our Trade‑In Program
Trade in your legacy Lift board, get credit toward a new LIFT5, and let us handle everything from pickup to processing. *lower 48 U.S. states.
Why Trade?
Simplicity.
LIFT5 runs on LCS, the Lift Connect System. The central architecture in all our next gen eFoils. The battery, the propulsion, the wings and the propeller each connect without wires or hardware. Full setup takes under a minute, and gives you the freedom to customize your setup to the session and your progression.
01Convenience
Setup takes under a minute. The battery drops in, the propulsion clicks into the board, and LCS wings (LIFT5 and LIFTX only) connect with a simple lever. No wires, one button start, wireless data transfer.
02Customizability
Start with the setup you need, then add to it. Blowfish for early sessions, different propulsions, smaller battery configurations, a different front wing, a folding propeller. Each one connects to the board you already own, on your timeline and budget.
03Compact
Storage and transport is easy. The board, battery, the propulsion and the wings all travel in their own, so a full setup fits a car trunk, a boat, or a dock locker.
LIFT4 and earlier
Open the hatch top. Seat the phase connectors by hand, close the cam lock, connect the data cable, attach the water hose. Seal the hatch before every session.
LIFT5 with LCS
The battery drops in from the top and the propulsion clicks into the board. Wings and propellers change out with a secure click, making it fast to set up, break down, and customize.
The Process
How It Works
Complete the trade-in form
Tell us who you are and which board you are trading in.
We reach out
A member of the Lift team confirms your details and walks you through what happens next.
Purchase your LIFT5
Your Lift contact helps you place the order. Your credit is issued once your trade-in is validated.
Your LIFT5 arrives
It ships in three boxes. Keep them. They are what your trade-in goes back in.
Pack your trade-in
Your old board and accessories go back into those same boxes.
We schedule a pickup
Prepaid label, collected from your door at a time that works for you. No drop-off.
Your shipment is validated
Our distribution center confirms everything arrived as expected.
Your credit is issued
Applied to the card used for your LIFT5 purchase, with a confirmation email.
Your Trade-In Value
See What Your Board Is Worth
Trade-in credit amounts by board generation
- LIFT4 or LIFT3
- $3,000
- LIFT2 or LIFT1
- $2,000
Credit is confirmed once your board completes validation at our distribution center.
Before You Ship
What To Send Back
Three items are required for your trade-in credit: the board, the propulsion unit and the hand controller. Send back whatever else you still have. It is not required, and it helps us recycle or refurbish the rest of your setup.
Required For Trade-In Credit
Board
Your eFoil board.
Propulsion Unit
The mast and motor, as one unit.
Hand Controller
Your Lift hand controller.
Additional Items (Optional)
- Battery
- Charger
- Front Wing
- Back Wing
- Wing Bag
- Board Bag
How does the trade-in program work?
You complete the trade-in form and a member of the Lift team reaches out to guide you through the next steps. From there you complete your LIFT5 purchase. When it arrives, you pack your trade-in board and accessories into the boxes it came in. Once that shipment is picked up and validated at our distribution center, we issue your credit.
Do I need to buy a LIFT5 before starting the trade-in?
No. Start with the trade-in form. Once you submit it, a member of the Lift team reaches out and helps you through purchasing your LIFT5. Your credit is issued once that purchase is complete and your board is validated.
What items are required to receive trade-in credit?
Four items: your board, battery, propulsion unit and hand controller. Anything else you send back, such as wings, bags or the charger, is welcome but optional and does not affect your credit.
What if I am missing wings, bags or accessories?
Those are optional, not requirements. Sending them back helps us recycle or refurbish more of the setup, but leaving them out does not change your credit.
Is the battery safe to ship?
A battery in normal condition ships safely when you follow the packing instructions we send you. If yours is swollen, punctured, leaking or visibly damaged, tell your Lift contact before you pack anything and we will walk you through safe handling and recycling in your area.
How is my trade-in value determined?
Your credit is fixed by board generation. See the credit amounts above. That credit is confirmed once your board arrives and completes validation at our distribution center.
When do I receive my trade-in credit?
Once your trade-in arrives at our distribution center and is validated, your credit is issued to the card used for your LIFT5 purchase and we send you a confirmation email.
How long does the process take?
A member of the Lift team reaches out within three business days of your form submission. Most customers complete the full process, from return kit through validation and credit, within a few weeks.
Do I have to drop off my trade-in?
No. Your LIFT5 arrives in three boxes. Pack your trade-in board and accessories back into those same boxes, and we send a prepaid shipping label and schedule a pickup at your door at a time that works for you.
What if I have questions during the process?
Once you submit the form, you have a dedicated member of the Lift team as your point of contact through packing, pickup, validation and credit. Reach out any time along the way.
Is this a limited-time offer?
Yes. We would encourage you to start your trade-in soon so you do not miss it.
Is the trade-in program available in my area?
The trade-in program currently covers the lower 48 U.S. states. We are watching demand and may expand, so check back if you are outside that area.