{"id":3967,"date":"2022-06-08T07:44:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T06:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flysurf.nl\/?p=3967"},"modified":"2023-05-30T07:14:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T06:14:53","slug":"why-are-hydrofoil-boards-so-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flysurf.nl\/en\/why-are-hydrofoil-boards-so-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are hydrofoil boards so expensive?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Hydro-folie\"<\/figure>\n\n\n

The hydro efoil board is certainly popping up more and more at beaches, lakes, and rivers all over the world. Today, there are many different models of e foils on the market, but they are quite expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hydro efoil is a surfboard with an electric propeller mounted just above the hydrofoil’s wing, which propels the board through any water. The efoil is powered by a rechargeable battery and a nearly silent electric motor. The efoil is controlled by a handheld wireless remote that connects via Bluetooth to the efoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep the board moving, the efoil rider does not need to paddle for waves or pump with their legs. An efoil is the world’s tiniest personal watercraft with a motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that foil designs change quickly, in addition to the lack of production volume, contributes to their high prices. Each new design necessitates research and development, testing, prototypes, and, once ready for production, the creation of new tooling. All of this is included in the retail price of your sup foil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How difficult is foiling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Windsurfing and kitesurfing are much more difficult to learn than wing foiling, especially for people under 30. Learning to wing foil can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. This will be determined by your prior experience, the learning environment, and the equipment you’re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it hard to efoil?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n