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Lift Says:

Our foils represent years of design and tuning in order to create the optimal ride. Our goal has been to maximize control and stability while increasing the potential for speed. In the process, we have developed a range of designs to suite any rider’s needs, whether you are new to the sport or looking for the next thrill.

A hydrofoil experiences great loads while being ridden, and for this reason, construction is critical. Our process and construction includes the latest technology and materials in the composite industry. We spare nothing in order to ensure that our foils have the proper strength, weight and deflection characteristics.

For info visit: https://www.mhlcustom.com/lift.html

Tkb Says:

The 2014 Foil and board received very significant changes in terms of construction and design on all aspects of the mast, fuselage and wings compared to the 2013 model. The 2014 mast is significantly longer at 39 inches, and the fuselage is longer as well with the spread between the front and rear wing increasing to 17 inches (the rear wing appears to have moved farther back relative to the mast and front wing). The junction between the mast and fuselage features an entirely new design which removes load from the bolts and makes the connection between the two both durable and stiff. The front wing is a complete redesign over the previous year with a higher aspect shape (medium aspect compared to a race foil), a more angled arc from tip to tip, and winglets that slant down.

The 2014 Lift board features a much wider template with higher volume which makes controlling the foil easier and gives you more flotation in lighter wind. The most stark performance difference in the 2014 board is the beveled/chined rails which are particularly important when edging upwind. As the rider is edging hard upwind, the foilboard is rolled over on its side, and the rail can occasionally hit the water. A standard surf rail will tend to grab the water and board, pivoting the board and throwing your weight out of balance. The beveled/chined rail on the 2014 is much more forgiving because in this situation it will bounce off the water without disturbing the yaw and pitch of the board. The 2014 boards also came with a mast-track option in addition to the standard fixed four-bolt mounting option. The straps can be set up in the standard parallel surf configuration or with a ducked three strap windsurfing setting.

Performance-wise, the 2014 foil feels very steady from the moment the wing generates lift. The first impression is that controlling the foil through pitch, yaw and roll axis’ takes considerably more input from your feet to control the foil. If the 2013 was twitchy and snappy, the 2014’s movements are steady and require less finite motor skills to keep it under control. With time we learned to become more aggressive with the 2014 foil and became very accustomed to the added level of stability and control. The longer mast height makes learning to foil much easier, while that extra length helps you manage the depth of the foil when riding waves or through choppy conditions. The medium aspect foil requires more speed before generating lift, (foil-up) whereas the 2013 foils-up at a lower speed, but the 2014 also offers a significantly higher top speed which is great for exploring longer distances. The 2014’s additional mast length and higher top-end speed also seems to translate to pointing higher upwind, but when it comes to surfing waves, the higher foil-up speed means it will fall off foil at lower speeds. This is particularly apparent if you are stalling, fading, and waiting for a wave to lineup. That might be the only downside to the 2014 model, but overall the 2014 offers significant advances in construction and performance and is really fun for all levels of riders.

For our review of the 2013 Lift Foilboard click here.

For our review of the 2015 Lift Foilboard click here.

2014 LIFT FOIL