Hand controllers (Elite, Lift & Classic)
The three controllers, their features, compatibility, and replacement parts.
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The hand controller is your wireless throttle, held in your off-hand. It communicates with the eFoil's eBox via Bluetooth — trigger pull controls speed. Three generations cover the full product history.
Elite Hand Controller
Premium carbon-fiber shell with titanium hardware. High-resolution full-color display with GPS speed and distance. Rechargeable (10+ hours per charge, magnetic USB-C). Ships with a protective case.
Compatible with: LIFT5 and LIFTX (requires firmware 1.02.46)
Ships standard with all LIFT5 carbon eFoils
Lift Hand Controller
Works with every Lift eFoil ever made — the only controller compatible with all generations. Sunlight-readable 1.5" display, built-in GPS with session sync, haptic feedback, rechargeable (~2 hours to full, magnetic USB-C), durable and buoyant, auto-off after 3 minutes.
Compatible with: LIFT3, LIFT3 F, LIFT4, LIFT5, LIFT5 F, LIFTX
Ships standard with LIFT5 F and LIFTX
Classic Hand Controller
Legacy AA-battery controller (over 40 hours from two AA batteries), basic display with settings.
Not compatible with LIFT5 or LIFTX — use the Lift or Elite controller.
Which should I get?
Elite | Lift | Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
Power | Rechargeable (10+ hrs) | Rechargeable (~2 hrs to full) | AA (40+ hrs) |
Display | Full-color GPS | Sunlight-readable GPS | Basic |
LIFT5/LIFTX | Yes | Yes | No |
LIFT4/LIFT3 | No | Yes | Yes |
Upgrading from Classic? The Lift Hand Controller is the path — it works on every Lift eFoil and carries forward if you upgrade.
Replacement parts
Hand Controller Strap (Classic), Elite Hand Controller Strap, Elite Charging Cable (magnetic USB-C), and the Trigger Kit (spring + trigger + metal pin).
Won't pair or connect? See Hand controller problems.