My Lift 4'2 eFoil Pro Setup - Ride & Review

I've had my Lift 4'2" Pro board for a few months now and love it! There are a few drawbacks and things to consider... but overall I have so much fun riding it.
Come along for the ride and lets talk eFoiling!

[@VerdantRide]

Yup! This is a very accurate review of the Lift4 Pro. When it comes to learning to efoil, a larger board makes it easier, but when it comes to owning a board, assume you'll ride it a lot and riding it a lot will make you a competent rider. Once you are a competent rider, you'll have significantly more fun with a smaller board than you ever will on a larger board. Every time you need to carry, store, or ride your board will be a better experience too. Get the smallest board and the tallest foil and once you get through the learning curve, you will not regret a smaller board. I've got a Sport and 2 Pros and once my friends figure out how to get up, the Pro boards are the only ones they want to ride. If they make an even smaller/lighter board at some point in the future, I'd buy that in a spit-second and probably think my old Pro boards are garbage in comparison in my first 30 seconds of riding. That's exactly how I felt when I moved from the Sport to the Pro.
Wanna see the difference in agility on different boards? Same Rider / Different Board - Here you go…
Lift4 Pro: th-cam.com/video/h4EBKyFUdAc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2KmaBaMATh1fbPHA&t=152
Lift3 Pro: th-cam.com/video/ZpEitHYynBM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GH_z8KJvg0uYy6l9&t=160
Lift3 Sport: th-cam.com/video/UVZ0prwJVaE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZO9Dtzf0lYhmKPvS&t=39
Lif3 F Cruiser: th-cam.com/video/Le2viKueQ34/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UIUxgeM2I93bYJJb&t=148
Lift3 F Sport: th-cam.com/video/Le2viKueQ34/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yDL7vit92jnZyrv1&t=57
In short, you'll have fun on them all, but if you enjoy high-speed carving, you'll experience the purest joy with the smallest boards and the tallest masts.

[@bradleyloft]

Good review as I’m waffling on sizes. I am going to get 2 as I’d like to be riding with friends or my family. Always more fun when you can share the experience together. I think I’ll go 5’4” and 4’2” so it’s easier to pick up for people learning. I was thinking 4’9” before watching this.

[@ericholt4163]

It helps if you give your height and weight, one size doesn’t fit all.

[@jdflyer7377]

Awesome. Thanks for taking the time to create this new video about eFoils. Still trying decide if I want to make the investment. Looking froward to any additional videos you might make. Thanks in advance. (Just a side note, I am a big fan of your drone work over the years as well)

[@stereothrilla8374]

You made the right decision on the board. You almost always want a smaller board. You can get more out of a board with different wings.

[@schulzaboy77]

Sold. Been riding my 5’9 for over a year now and quickly outgrew it for all the reasons you stated. Great review!

[@bradleyloft]

Thanks for sharing. How many outings until you realized you wished you had gone shorter? At this point would you go all the way down to a 4’2”?

[@schulzaboy77]

@@bradleyloft I had my 5’9 for about 7-8 months before I bought my 4’2 back in August. I would strongly recommend trying a 4’2 out first before buying, most Lift affiliates will allow you to test ride for a fee. Standing up is the trickiest part, but after an hour or so I got the hang of it and now I only use my 5’9 for teaching friends/family how to ride. The pro board is also great because there’s a lot more versatility with wing options as well. I went from a 300 surf from to a 210 camber/150 surf and it’s a whole different ride. You won’t be disappointed once you get the hang of it!

[@bradleyloft]

@@schulzaboy77thanks. You’ve sold me along with this video. I’m getting 2 as I want one for my girlfriend and our kids and fiends to go with me. They don’t do a 5’9” anymore but I’m thinking I get the 5’6” and a 4’2”. Having a 5’6 around for others to ride seem like the right way to go.

[@schulzaboy77]

@@bradleyloft Sounds like a solid plan. The 4'9 is a great "in-between" board, but as far as ride difference, it's marginal compared to the 4'2. If you can ride a 5'6 confidently (especially in wind swell/chop), then you'll be able to pick up a 4'2 in flat water. It might take an hour or two to learn how to stand up, but once you get the hang of it you'll be shredding like crazy.

[@pres6595]

I believe you are foiling on Lake Virginia. I think I see Rollins College I live on the next lake over Lake Mizell. I just started teaching e-foiling on Lake Fairview. Great video!

[@SteveHarmonsPage]

Hey, I remember you from FPV videos me and my son watched years ago. And now you are into Efoiling - too funny. Anyhow, I really like your analysis here about the smaller board being something you have to grow into, and that make sure you don't get bored - thats a key point.
My issue is I'm 6 foot 3 tall, and 230 pounds, so I'm wondering if it would be TOO small for me - I think I might need the middle board - the 4'9" and a Surf 200 wing ... any advice on how body height and weight would affect your decision on which Lift 4 to get?