Frequently Asked Questions

Learning to eFoil is very safe. During a lesson, we require all participants to wear a lifejacket and helmet, take a safety briefing at the start of each lesson, and always will have an instructor in a boat by your side. You’ll learn how to fall properly into the water as needed, to let go of the throttle, and simply swim back to the board, climb on, and keep going! Conquering the eFoil is also the safest way to learn how to fly in a hydrofoil.

The eFoil’s weight makes for a stable board and ride. It helps to slow down the responsiveness of a traditional kite, and wake foils make it much easier to develop muscle memory and a feeling for the sport.
Using a big wing allows the board to travel at very slow speeds. This means you can attain flight at a speed that is comfortable and mitigates big crashes.
A big component of learning to eFoil is getting comfortable with the controller and developing the muscle memory to maintain a steady speed. Once you can set ‘cruise control’ on the controller, the board becomes an even stabler platform. For most people, having the ability to control the speed via the Bluetooth controller makes the rider more comfortable, providing a greater sense of control as they can adjust according to how they feel on the fly.
There is no minimum Age per say, but most kids under 11 will struggle unless they have a lot of balance sport experience. There is no minimum weight and children tend to figure out the board quickly as they can stand on it easily. The upper weight limit for the eFoil is 300 lbs. If you have a younger child who wishes to try eFoiling, we do ask that the parent is there in person for the lesson.
Learning to eFoil generally takes anywhere from one to two hours. The eFoils we have ares about 5 feet long and have a lot of area on which to stand. When you get the board planing on the surface of the water it becomes extremely stable, making it easy to adjust your stance. These qualities allow riders to be able to stand confidently and feel what it’s like to fly in a controlled manner to achieve sustained flight.
The answer to this question depends on two variables: rider weight and wing size. For lighter riders, the battery tends to last a bit longer. For an adult averaging 180 lbs, the eFoil will last roughly 1.5 hours on a large low aspect wing.

Incremental Lesson Plan – We have developed a step-by-step lesson program that we coach you through until you attain flight! Our goal is to help you build a strong base and confidence, as well as minimize crashing.

If you are a brand new eFoiler, we’ll start by teaching you how to control the throttle and have you ride around on the board on your stomach. When you’re comfortable riding around on your stomach, you’ll move to your knees and ride around like that. Once your confident on your knees, we’ll get you to your feet with your hands still on the board for stability (This is also known as the Table Top pose). Then you’ll move to taking your hands off the board, standing tall while riding with the board still in the water. The next stage is to break the board free and begin getting short flights. Finally, we teach you how to fly in a sustained and relaxed manner, as well as to execute turns on the board.

This is one of the most common questions we get. Don’t worry! The controller floats! There is also a strap on it that keeps it in your hand in the case of a fall.
The eFoil is designed to be watertight and all electronics on the board are waterproof so that they can be submerged and still fully function. We’ve put the boards to the test and have found them to be extremely durable.
Unfortunately, we do not rent our eFoils, but we do offer supervised riding and lessons. The experienced Next Level staff will coach you throughout, giving you tips and tricks to allow for the fastest progression out there. Let us deal with the setup, break down and transport – you show up and have fun! In a lesson we will teach you how to: setup and break down the board, safety protocol, incremental process to attain flight, controller technique, board balance and learn the proper way to fall.
Unfortunately, we do not rent our eFoils, but we do offer supervised riding and lessons. The experienced Next Level staff will coach you throughout, giving you tips and tricks to allow for the fastest progression out there. Let us deal with the setup, break down and transport – you show up and have fun! In a lesson we will teach you how to: setup and break down the board, safety protocol, incremental process to attain flight, controller technique, board balance and learn the proper way to fall.
The LIFT eFoil is an amazing addition to any watersport lover. However, given the price tag, it is a purchase that should be done thoughtfully. We are a vendor for LIFT and would love to help you navigate the process of buying and owning your own. Rather than simply receiving a board in the mail and being out on your own, we can help you pick the appropriate board size, show you how to put it together with tips and tricks we’ve learned, and troubleshoot that error code that pops up mid-session. If you are considering a purchase, get in touch. We not only help with selection, but also importation to Nicaragua which is no joke.
All eFoil riders will be provided with a helmet and lifejacket. It can also be helpful to wear a wetsuit, as it acts as a layer of protection to the skin but in the Nicaraguan waters is never necessary.. A boat will be by your side the entire lesson for active coaching and offer a platform to take a break and relax.
The eFoil can travel and speeds up to 30mph.
It’s best to have over 5 feet of water.

We’ll have your equipment, but you may want to bring:

  • Water
  • Snack (i.e. granola bar, apple)
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Appropriate waterwear for the day if you have it. (i.e. sunshirt, wetsuit, wetsuit top.) If you don’t have one, no worries. Just inform your instructor when they reach out prior to your lesson that you’d like to borrow one.
  • A bag or backpack to keep your valuables in.
It takes about 2 hours to fully charge to eFoil battery.

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