That's so keen to see, I had contemplated a board build like that near the beginning of my foiling journey, packs smaller than the hard boards and for learning, it has great stability in the water. Unlike most inflateable boards, looks like all the deck area is solidly connected to the foil. Happy to see this idea come alive! I can imagine my girlfriend learning on one of these and then happily keeping it.
Do you see the blowfish working on other brand wing boards? I'm seeing a future where other wing foiling brands will come up with their own versions of the Blowfish to match their exact wing board shapes.
I had the idea myself about 3 years ago, now Lift are doing it so almost certainly other manufacturers are thinking about it. Hopefully Lift don't try to patent it, the idea isn't really that novel, it's just practical and a basic good idea.
Honestly I put the 4'9 Blowfish on my 4'2 and it works but you have to cut the bottom material to fit the mast as it sits more forward in the Blowfish. It is not recommended but can work for sure. I would say check for yourself with yours, as I would hate to guide someone wrong is its not made for it. My 10 cents.
We just got word and was tested and confirmed the 4'9 BF fits the Lift2 5'0 and the 5'4 BF fits the Lift2 5'6, more or less. It does requires the user to get crafty with the handle strap situation. Also the 4'9 Blowfish fits on a 4'2 with cutting back the mast area on the blowfish to fit on. Word is its Nick's favorite set up!
If you wanted to use this with a wing foil board / setup but the board doesn't have footstraps, would the unit need some sort of tie down across the board? Assuming a side to side handle tie down / bungee cord type solution would cause issues with feet getting tripped up.
Friend, I would go try it to double check for sure, but I think it would from my experience as it pinches in tight! Not to mention the water will be pushing the blowfish onto the board! Have a look at a dealer close to you to maybe try your board with one before you buy one. liftfoils.com/dealer-locator
D, how universal do you see this setup being? I have a wild look in my eye and, "I bet this could accept my Fliteboard around the same dimensions as Lift models".
I would think its going to fit a lot, but your best bet is to try it first as I have not tried it on a Fliteboard yet. We just got word and was tested and confirmed the 4'9 BF fits the Lift2 5'0 and the 5'4 BF fits the Lift2 5'6, more or less. It does requires the user to get crafty with the handle strap situation. Also the 4'9 Blowfish fits on a 4'2 with cutting back the mast area on the blowfish to fit on. Word is its Nick's favorite set up!
@@hansmaier479 We just got word and was tested and confirmed the 4'9 BF fits the Lift2 5'0 and the 5'4 BF fits the Lift2 5'6, more or less. It does requires the user to get crafty with the handle strap situation. Also the 4'9 Blowfish fits on a 4'2 with cutting back the mast area on the blowfish to fit on. Word is its Nick's favorite set up!
@@SurferBobbyLew. LOL. 😅😅. Too late, they’re giving me a call as soon as one comes in so I can see if my board will fit. You’re right though, best to push the sale! 😉
@@AKJammer1 I personally would love to see the Blowfish fit tons of other brands boards. Then it will open the door for more people to learn the magic of foiling!
Honestly I put the 4'9 Blowfish on my 4'2 and it works but you have to cut the bottom material to fit the mast as it sits more forward in the Blowfish. It is not recommended but can work for sure. I would say check for yourself with yours, as I would hate to guide someone wrong.
I was thinking about a mold to extend the front. It would cup the nose of the board and would extend it to the 4’9” minimum for the blowfish to fit. A bit like one those surf nose guards but longer and more rigid.
I noticed that your setup doesnt include the motor or the propeller, maybe not the battery either . I would appreciate if you would make a video showing the wing working with efoil setup, the major reason being that we need the efoil after we get dragged downwind..... no more walk of shame, bro.
You don't need the wing with the efoil as you have power from the efoil battery. You could use the efoil with a folding prop and ride with the wing and then power it on and efoil back up wind. I am guessing that is what you are thinking. Maybe not ideal but might work.
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam thanks so much for answering me back.... yes , that's exactly what Im thinking... Im waiting for your next video. Im not expecting miracles, just survival.
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam hey bro…. You don’t need to do me a video… just please test my hypothesis and report your success… I’m trying to find out if it’s a worthwhile pursuit. I’m a little disabled so it’s hard for me to get up on foil. I get dragged 100 meters downwind before my first attempt.
@@tormarquis Honestly, I don't think its ideal for it friend. Best bet is to have someone pick you up with a jet ski and take you back up with the true winging gear. Or just efoil. My buddy did it but its not ideal. We appreciate you.
That's so keen to see, I had contemplated a board build like that near the beginning of my foiling journey, packs smaller than the hard boards and for learning, it has great stability in the water. Unlike most inflateable boards, looks like all the deck area is solidly connected to the foil. Happy to see this idea come alive! I can imagine my girlfriend learning on one of these and then happily keeping it.
100% friend.
Wicked cool man!! Got back in yesterday, trying so hard to level out after I start getting up on foil......
Do you see the blowfish working on other brand wing boards? I'm seeing a future where other wing foiling brands will come up with their own versions of the Blowfish to match their exact wing board shapes.
I had the idea myself about 3 years ago, now Lift are doing it so almost certainly other manufacturers are thinking about it. Hopefully Lift don't try to patent it, the idea isn't really that novel, it's just practical and a basic good idea.
I think it will fit a ton of boards and different brands 100%, just would have to try them unfortunately!
Hey! you stole my idea LOL! It definitely works
Yea buddy! It works.... :)
Hi Damien, I have the LIFT4 4’2” efoil and was wondering if the 4’9” blow fish would fit. Great video, thank you!
No blow fish for you!!
Honestly I put the 4'9 Blowfish on my 4'2 and it works but you have to cut the bottom material to fit the mast as it sits more forward in the Blowfish. It is not recommended but can work for sure. I would say check for yourself with yours, as I would hate to guide someone wrong is its not made for it. My 10 cents.
Thank you Damien! I was thinking that cutting to fit the mast was something I would have to consider.
@@hdpbjkd Yes I have already lined it up and that would be the only thing needed to be done. Then get creative on the way you strap it in.
We just got word and was tested and confirmed the 4'9 BF fits the Lift2 5'0 and the 5'4 BF fits the Lift2 5'6, more or less. It does requires the user to get crafty with the handle strap situation. Also the 4'9 Blowfish fits on a 4'2 with cutting back the mast area on the blowfish to fit on. Word is its Nick's favorite set up!
If you wanted to use this with a wing foil board / setup but the board doesn't have footstraps, would the unit need some sort of tie down across the board? Assuming a side to side handle tie down / bungee cord type solution would cause issues with feet getting tripped up.
Friend, I would go try it to double check for sure, but I think it would from my experience as it pinches in tight! Not to mention the water will be pushing the blowfish onto the board! Have a look at a dealer close to you to maybe try your board with one before you buy one. liftfoils.com/dealer-locator
D, how universal do you see this setup being? I have a wild look in my eye and, "I bet this could accept my Fliteboard around the same dimensions as Lift models".
I would think its going to fit a lot, but your best bet is to try it first as I have not tried it on a Fliteboard yet. We just got word and was tested and confirmed the 4'9 BF fits the Lift2 5'0 and the 5'4 BF fits the Lift2 5'6, more or less. It does requires the user to get crafty with the handle strap situation. Also the 4'9 Blowfish fits on a 4'2 with cutting back the mast area on the blowfish to fit on. Word is its Nick's favorite set up!
efoil power-off wave-riding is difficult...any tips? I go 30' and settle back to the surface (off foil :(
What size are your efoil wings? Front and Back? You obviously have the folding propeller? How much do you weigh?
on the foil need too😊
any idea how many liters each of the two sizes are? This is so awesome!
These are the specs they have for the efoil with Blowfish!
DIMENSIONS
4'9 ----67”x36”x6” (170cmx91cmx15cm)
5'4-----72”x40”x6” (182cmx101cmx15cm)
WEIGHT
4'9 --- 8.3 lbs. (3.8 kg)
5'4 ---10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
VOLUME
52 liters efoil only
58 liters efoil only
TOTAL VOLUME WITH BLOWFISH
4-9 ------ 122 liters
5'4 ------ 146 liters
MAX WEIGHT CAPACITY
255 lbs. (115 kg)
300 lbs. (136 kg)
COMPATIBILITY
All LIFT4, LIFT3 and LIFT3 F 4'9 and 5'4 models
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam What about compatibility with the Lift 2 series?
@@hansmaier479 We just got word and was tested and confirmed the 4'9 BF fits the Lift2 5'0 and the 5'4 BF fits the Lift2 5'6, more or less. It does requires the user to get crafty with the handle strap situation. Also the 4'9 Blowfish fits on a 4'2 with cutting back the mast area on the blowfish to fit on. Word is its Nick's favorite set up!
I’m curious if the blowfish will fit on any other efoil? I have a Manta Volt 4, battery is on bottom, not top, with a 5’5” - 165x70cm (100L) board.
I would check with a Lift foils partner close to you and maybe see if it fits in person. liftfoils.com/locations
Damien misspoke and will need to go in for reprogramming. He should’ve told you only works for Lift boards. Go buy one!!
@@SurferBobbyLew. LOL. 😅😅. Too late, they’re giving me a call as soon as one comes in so I can see if my board will fit. You’re right though, best to push the sale! 😉
@@AKJammer1 the 5'4 should work
@@AKJammer1 I personally would love to see the Blowfish fit tons of other brands boards. Then it will open the door for more people to learn the magic of foiling!
I have the 4’2” efoil, even if the smaller blowfish is bigger, wonder it it will still work?
Should have gotten the sport
Honestly I put the 4'9 Blowfish on my 4'2 and it works but you have to cut the bottom material to fit the mast as it sits more forward in the Blowfish. It is not recommended but can work for sure. I would say check for yourself with yours, as I would hate to guide someone wrong.
What about a nose extension for the front of the board?
@@michaelc5378 Not sure I understand the question?
I was thinking about a mold to extend the front. It would cup the nose of the board and would extend it to the 4’9” minimum for the blowfish to fit. A bit like one those surf nose guards but longer and more rigid.
I noticed that your setup doesnt include the motor or the propeller, maybe not the battery either . I would appreciate if you would make a video showing the wing working with efoil setup, the major reason being that we need the efoil after we get dragged downwind..... no more walk of shame, bro.
You don't need the wing with the efoil as you have power from the efoil battery. You could use the efoil with a folding prop and ride with the wing and then power it on and efoil back up wind. I am guessing that is what you are thinking. Maybe not ideal but might work.
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam thanks so much for answering me back.... yes , that's exactly what Im thinking... Im waiting for your next video. Im not expecting miracles, just survival.
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam hey bro…. You don’t need to do me a video… just please test my hypothesis and report your success… I’m trying to find out if it’s a worthwhile pursuit. I’m a little disabled so it’s hard for me to get up on foil. I get dragged 100 meters downwind before my first attempt.
@@tormarquis Honestly, I don't think its ideal for it friend. Best bet is to have someone pick you up with a jet ski and take you back up with the true winging gear. Or just efoil. My buddy did it but its not ideal. We appreciate you.
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam thanks for the input.
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