Foil Drive
So whether you're dubious about this concept or you really see it working for you ...its innovative !
E-foils are great ...but the whole unit is heavy and after your battery is run flat ...you cant exactly use the board for anything else ....Drum role .....!
Enter the Foil Assist concept of Foil Drive
A retro-fit electric paddle assistance kit for your existing hydrofoil surf board gear! Foil Drive Assist is designed specifically for SUP Foil Surfing, Down winding, and light condition Wing Dinging!
Available soon in the UK early bird orders £2489
Available soon in the UK early bird orders £2489
Takuma Electric Hydrofoil
The E takuma pack includes : from £6099
- 1 board1 Hydrofoil LOL 1600 wingset
- 1 e-mast 50cm
- 1 handheld Bluetooth remote with a charger lead
- 1 ION- Samsung 43.2v/35a battery with charger
- 1 board carrying bag
- 1 foil wing/ e-mast bag
More details ...Try before you buy with a cost of £189 for 1.5 hours - We'll deduct this from your total bill. You can book your session here: efoil.foilsurfing.co.uk
We are based in Swansea South Wales.
E foil Experience Vouchers
Currently shut - due to covid Pandemic - but we are still offering vouchers -
Learn to Electric hydrofoil GIFT VOUCHER- ready to Purchase here
There is lots to learn even if you are an experienced surfer or Waterman.
This 90 minute course includes introduction to the Electric Hydrofoil board from Takuma, set up and up to one hour of riding (one battery life)
You will be guided by our instructors into Swansea Bay.
Location - Mumbles - Swansea
Need any more info email us - [email protected]
Efoil experience
There is lots to learn even if you are an experienced surfer or Waterman.
We are proud to announce we will be offering a 90 minute introduction to the Electric Hydrofoil board from Takuma, including board set up, and up to one hour of riding (one battery life)
Hydrofoiling or ‘e Foiling’ as its now known is all about the basic skill of balance albeit in 3 different ways , like controlling a plane ..adjusting Pitch , roll and yaw but over water.
However foil stance is also very important, you cannot just simply adopt the same stance you would on a surfboard for instance.
By watching videos you'll also become familiar with the classic variations of the foil stance. Practice this forward weighted foil surf stance by taking a few minutes to program it into your muscle memory.
Imagine slicing the board in two nose-to-tail and then glue back together, that cut line is where you need to position each foot . Being able to balance and rise above the water is about centering your weight directly in the middle of the board.
When learning on the Efoil board you also have throttle control of your speed . If the surface of the water is flat it will be easier to adjust your balance and also your speed - a bit like flying an aeroplane in calm conditions versus in turbulence, no one likes a bumpy ride.
To learn to 'read water' focus on the surface, If there's a choppy texture on the water then it's important to be aware of your balance more and read the surface like surfers do or how a skier or snowboarder looks ahead of their current path as they hurtle down the mountain!
When you're ready for a lesson Click Here to book your foiling experience.
Location - Mumbles - Swansea
We DO NOT rent the units
Who can try it ?
People who have had experience surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and/or foiling will quickly be able to master the Foil.
For those with no experience, yes you can join, you just may not have the acquired balance skills to stand. Foiling on the board lying or kneeling down is still great fun !
There is lots to learn even if you are an experienced surfer or Waterman.
Do I need to be an Athlete to do this ?
You need to be physically fit and confident in your swimming ability .You will be required to swim during the session, you should be able to cover 75 metres if required.
What is included ?
Wetsuit and no changing facilities currently due to covid
This 90 minute Private 1-2-1 course includes introduction to the Electric Hydrofoil board from Takuma, set up and up to one hour of riding (one battery life)
You will be guided by our instructors into Swansea Bay riding your own efoil - whilst the instructor either rides theirs or instructs from a SUP board , we aim to be in bluetooth headset communication with each other.
Can others join ?
The session is per person , others may watch - Verdis cafe overlooks the water we play on in Mumbles.
Can I buy a efoil ?
Yes we can direct access to the unit in our store
Operated by Cor watersports .Our instructors are the most technically minded and have seats in the technical panels of the most prestigious teaching organisations such as British Canoeing and the Water Skills Academy.
Location -
Mumbles - Swansea - SA34EE
A prerequisite of SUP paddling or surfing to an Intermediate standard is required to get the most out of this experience
Pay & display parking is available on site - SA34EE
All equipment is provided - (wetsuit , helmet and buoyancy vest ) you must be able to swim
Price is per person per 90 minute session , or choose the 45 minute short blast and get a friend to book too!
Max weight requirement of 98kg - We will weigh you before we start .
Price includes VAT
Experiences start on April 1st and are available to be booked as Gift vouchers
Click Here to book your foiling experience.
We cannot rent the units without instruction - this voids our insurance
For Takuma Efoil purchasing from us BUY ELECTRIC FOIL BOARD
E- Takuma - almost here !
Eagerly awaited Takuma E foil
We'll soon have our hands on the UK's first Takuma Efoil - here are some details
An e-foil is a board with a hydrofoil and an electric motor, which allows you to fly over the water and experience new gliding sensations. Until now, this market was dominated by a Puerto Rican manufacturer, Lift Foils, and an Australian brand, Flite, with boards sold for around 10,000 euros. A young company from Lille, Takuma, specialising in leisure hydrofoils, has been offering its own e-foil for the general public for a few days, at a more affordable price of 5999 Pounds. "It took us two years of R & D to develop a cheaper and easier to use board," says Cyril Coste, a sliding sports enthusiast who co-founded Takuma with Thomas Bevilacqua and Nicolas Guittard. We have worked a lot on the hydrodynamics of the foil: ours allows to fly with a smaller engine and therefore a less bulky battery. The design of the cooling system - by water or by air - of the battery and the computer which makes it possible, via a remote control, to manage the speed of the machine should be the subject of a patent application.
Mass production
"Another difference compared to our competitors who still make a lot of parts using 3D printers, we invested in moulds to produce mass and therefore cheaper," adds Thomas Bevilacqua. This graduate of Grenoble School of Management, passed by Decathlon, first created a communication agency, Ores, in 2013 with a childhood friend, Nicolas Guittard. This is where the duo met Cyril Coste, in 2014: he had created a company, Lokahi, specialized in stand-up paddles and surfs, became a customer of Ores.
The entire electrical part of Takuma e-foils is made in Taiwan, while the production of the board part is provided in France and Formosa. The targeted customers are the individuals but also the hirers, installed along the beaches or nautical bases.
Board size : 6’4 x 30 : 150 Litres
Max weight : Around 95kg be to comfortable
Max speed : about 30km/h
Weight : 28k (battery is 11kg)
Battery - 1.512Kw.
Time charge : 3 hours
Foil type - Takuma LOL foil 1600cm2
e-Takuma
The Takuma E foil - Beginners or experts, gliding sport lovers or summer vacationers, if you’ve ever dreamed of flying above water try e-takuma.
Price of £5999 GBP includes:
We will have the product ready to ship in May 2019 - RESERVE YOURS TODAY by contacting us
We will require a £500 non refundable deposit
For more information go to http://etakuma.com/
Takuma Efoil
Takuma concept dropped a big fish recently so to speak, at the SURF EXPO in Florida by announcing their latest product into the line of evolving Hydrofoil products.
Already founding an extensive range of hydrofoils and boards into the surf, sup and kite market, this is an exciting product from Takuma concept
The Takuma E foil Electric Foil board is hand controlled by a remote which allows the user to control the speed of the motor, the rider then adjusts their weight to stay in pitch and glide effortlessly across the surface ..no matter what the surface conditions are
We cant wait to have a go at this electric foil boarding
TAKUMA // FILM SITE from ORES Group on Vimeo.
The eTakuma concept has a modular design which means the board can be changed for use for various forms of foiling.
- E-FOIL - using the motor for propulsion
- SURF FOIL - use the wave for propulsion
- SUP FOIL - use the wave/ paddle for propulsion
- WAKE FOIL - use the boat/ wake for propulsion
- KITE FOIL -use the kite for propulsion
Some really innovative features include the following
Speed ranges from 8km - 30km/h which is max speed of 18mph !
COOLING SYSTEM WATER / AIR COOL
Takuma's team have developed a unique innovation around the E-foil cooling system.Our “WATAIR COOL” system in Anodized Aluminium is specifically designed and patented with BB Talkin who specialize in waterproof Bluetooth connectivity devices.
The Water/air cool system will cool down the ESC both on water and in the air, allowing for an optimal management of the electric system temperatures.
What this means... Batteries get really hot and they have looked to manage this by designing this functioning feature
Learn more about this in this image here - http://etakuma.com/pdf/E-TAKUMA_WATAIR_COOL.pdf
ADAPTED AUTONOMY
On water, battery autonomy is between 45 and 75 minutes, depending on surface water conditions and your experience level. Our product has built-in Samsung Lithium batteries, the same system used by TESLA cars, the SAMSUNG 48V/35A
So we'll keep you updated as this new efoil comes to market...if your are interested in ordering one this is possible
Reserve yours today ... £5999 GBP - email us at [email protected]