LIFT5 vs. LIFTX: Which eFoil Should I Choose

LIFT5 vs. LIFTX: Which eFoil Should I Choose?

If you’re asking “what’s the best eFoil?”—you’re asking the wrong question.
It’s not all about specs or stats. It’s about how you ride.

Need power, range, and something for the widest set of sessions? Go LIFT5.
Want a lighter setup that surfs like your prone board, with power to chase bumps and the control to carve hard? That’s LIFTX.

We built both to do different things—because riders ride differently.
Here’s how to pick the right one for your sessions.

LIFT5: For Riders Who Want It All

Every LIFT5 package is built around ride feel, not just specs.

Whether you’re chasing speed, control, or confidence, the board + wing combo is tuned to deliver that session from the first ride.

4’4 Pro + 210 Camber Pro + 36 Glide

Ride Feel: Snappy, responsive, and ideal for deep carves
For Riders Who: Already foil or are experienced with board-sports. Want max agility, control, and tighter carves.
Conditions: Open water, wave riding and playful sessions where you want to fully engage the foil.
Why this setup: Shorter board = less swing weight. 210Camber Pro = high-efficiency lift. 36 Glide keeps it quick and loose.

4’9 Sport + 210 Camber Pro + 36 Glide

Ride Feel: Balanced, confidence-inspiring, playful
For Riders Who: Want one board that does it all. New to foiling or looking for a versatile daily driver.
Conditions: Bays, mellow surf, light chop
Why this setup: 4’9 adds control without killing fun. The 210 Camber Pro lifts at lower speeds. 36 Glide keeps it responsive.

5’4 Cruiser + 270 Camber Pro + 46 Glide

Ride Feel: Stable, smooth, early take-offs.
For Riders Who: Are learning, cruising long distances, or teaching others
Conditions: Flat water, open ocean, mellow surf
Why this setup: Bigger board = more stability, easier take-offs 270 Camber Pro adds low-speed stability. 46 Glide = smoother transitions.

LIFTX: For Riders Who Chase the Line

This isn’t an eFoil with surf dreams, it’s a surf foil with enough power to push deeper into any session.
LIFTX gives you the boost when you need it, and disappears when you don’t.

It’s built for riders who are already comfortable on foil, or confident in the water and ready to step into something more reactive, more surf-forward.
It’s not a learning platform—it’s for linking lines, chasing bumps, and unlocking a whole new kind of ride.

Every package is tuned like a true surf setup: light boards, low-drag folding prop, and wings matched to your mission.

4’3 + 148 Havoc + 26 Flow

Ride Feel: Tight, fast, highly reactive
For Riders Who: Want the most surf-like experience. Strong prone background or advanced foil control.
Conditions: Clean swell, tight pockets, wake rides
Why this setup: 4’3 = lowest swing weight. 148 Havoc = surf like maneuverability + ideal lift and glide. 26 Flow is balanced stability and playfulness.

4’8 + 148 Havoc + 26 Flow

Ride Feel: Balanced, responsive, versatile
For Riders Who: Want range and confidence in all conditions
Conditions: Open water, downwind lines, all surf
Why this setup: 4’8 balances versatility + agility. 148 Havoc = surf like maneuverability +ideal lift and glide. 26 Flow is balanced stability and playfulness.

5’2 + 148 Havoc + 31 Flow

Ride Feel: Easy take-offs, playful
For Riders Who: Want a forgiving platform for progression or extra stability
Conditions: Light downwind, playful in smaller surf
Why this setup: Extra volume for eased take-offs. 148 Havoc = surf like maneuverability +ideal lift and glide. 26 Flow is balanced stability and playfulness.

One System. Endless Possibilities.

Still can’t decide? That’s the beauty of LCS.
The Lift Connect System makes every setup modular—swap wings, masts, or propulsion in seconds.

Start with what fits your ride today. Then evolve it.

Maybe it’s the Cruiser now, then the Sport once you're carving harder.
Maybe LIFT5 is your daily driver, but you grab the X for solo downwind runs.

Build your quiver. Shape your sessions. This is just the beginning.

Pick Your Starting Point. Build From There.

Explore both platforms and build the setup that fits your style.

Explore LIFT5

Discover LIFTX

The only question left is.
Where’s your next ride headed?