LIFT5 F (entry-level)
The most accessible way into eFoiling — same ecosystem, fiberglass board, upgrade path.
The LIFT5 F is Lift's entry-level eFoil — the most accessible way to start, on a platform you won't outgrow. It uses the same board shapes, the same LCS architecture, and the same Gen5 Full Range battery as the LIFT5, with proprietary fiberglass board construction and a 28" aluminum propulsion mast built for learning and everyday durability.
The key idea: because it runs on LCS, every component upgrade — carbon propulsion, different wings, a lighter battery — carries forward. The setup you start with builds toward the setup you want.
Two sizes
Board | Volume | Max rider | With Blowfish | Stock back wing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4'9 Sport | 67 L | 220 lbs | 260 lbs | 38 Surf |
5'4 Cruiser | 83 L | 250 lbs | 285 lbs | 48 Surf |
Both ship with the 200 Surf V2 bolt-on front wing, the Lift Hand Controller, the Lift Charger, and the Lift Jet propulsion. Choose the Sport if you're under 220 lbs and want balance; choose the Cruiser if you're over 220 lbs, brand new, or sharing the board.
LIFT5 F vs. LIFT5
LIFT5 F | LIFT5 | |
|---|---|---|
Board | Fiberglass (impact-absorbent) | Forged carbon |
Mast | 28" aluminum | 28"/32" carbon |
Motor / battery / ride time | Same 68mm, same Gen5, same 90 min | Same |
Controller | Lift Hand Controller | Elite Hand Controller |
Stock front wing | 200 Surf V2 (bolt-on) | Camber Pro LCS |
Fiberglass absorbs impact better than carbon — touchdowns and everyday dings are less of a concern while learning. The board shapes are identical to the LIFT5.
The upgrade path
Start stock — aluminum propulsion, Surf V2 wings, Gen5 battery.
Upgrade propulsion to the 32" LCS Carbon 68 — this also unlocks LCS wings (the whole catalog).
Swap wings for your riding style (Havoc, Camber Pro, High Aspect).
Lighten the battery with the LIFTX battery + adapter.
Add a surf setup — 32" LCS Carbon 55 low-mount with a folding prop.
By then you've essentially built a second complete eFoil through upgrades, and the LIFT5 F board stays as your sharing/learning board.
Blowfish & care
Both sizes work with Blowfish for extra stability while learning. Care, charging, firmware, and pairing match the LIFT5 platform — see Maintenance and Firmware updates.