Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
An eFoil is a board fitted with a foil (a submerged wing attached to a mast) and an electric motor. Above a certain speed, the wing lifts the board above the water: you glide with no drag, no noise, and no need for waves or wind. A wireless remote controls the power at your fingertips.
A regular foil needs a wave, wind or a tow to move. The eFoil carries an electric motor under the board: you set off from flat water, wherever you want, whenever you want.
No. The motor provides the speed: no wave to catch, no paddling, no sail to manage. Surfers quickly find their bearings, and those who have never stood on a board progress just as fast.
No. All you need is to love the water and know how to swim. You start lying down, then kneeling, then standing. RIDE mode limits power to 30% for your first sessions, then you switch to PRO mode at full power, with smooth, progressive acceleration.
Most riders are up on the foil within their first hour, especially on a stable board like the PWRFOIL CRUISER. Each session then brings more flow and confidence.
Minimum age: 15, under adult supervision. Rider weight: up to 120 kg on the largest board sizes. The foil kit must also suit your build: more volume and a larger wing for more lift. Feel free to ask our experts for advice.
Like any water sport, eFoiling calls for a few simple rules: a helmet, a buoyancy vest, a clear area and respect for other water users. The PWRFOIL remote is worn with a wrist leash, and the PWRFOIL Drive System delivers progressive power, with no jolts. The risk of cuts is lower than with a traditional foil: the wings are less sharp and the weight of the motor keeps the wings deeper in the water. The propeller guard and the automatic trigger cut-off at every fall greatly reduce the risk of contact with the propeller.
The PWRFOIL electric motor runs with no emissions or discharge into the water, and almost silently (20 dB). You enjoy the water without disturbing it, in harmony with other users and wildlife.
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Four elements: the board, the PWRFOIL Drive System (mast, motor, propeller, wings), the PWRCELL® battery and the remote.
All three share the same PWRFOIL Drive System, the same PWRCELL® battery and the same remote. Only the board changes:
The PWRFOIL CRUISER is designed for your first sessions: 120 litres of volume, reassuring stability and a forgiving inflatable construction. If you are aiming for fast progression towards more committed riding, the FLOW is also accessible from day one in its larger sizes.
More volume means more stability and easier starts. Less volume means more responsiveness. Beginner or heavier rider: a large size. Experienced or lighter rider: a more compact size. Our team will advise you based on your weight, your level and your spot.
The larger the wing (1700), the more lift it gives at low speed: ideal for beginners and long cruises. The smaller it is (1300), the livelier and faster it is in turns. Every board comes with a kit matched to its profile, and other wings are available as accessories.
Yes. The Drive System, the PWRCELL® and the remote are identical across the whole range. You can start on the CRUISER and add a FLOW or PRO board on its own the day your riding evolves.
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Depending on the PWRCELL® you choose, the conditions and your build: up to 60 minutes with the S, 90 minutes with the M and 120 minutes with the L.
Measured in a controlled environment: 75 kg rider, Performance 1300 wing, minimum speed, calm water.
Three sizes, one power output: only the range changes.
A second battery doubles your time on the water.
It depends on the charger you choose: 5 A, 10 A or 20 A. With the 20 A charger, a PWRCELL® S recharges in just over an hour.
A PWRCELL® retains more than 80% of its capacity after 600 charge cycles. Its built-in BMS manages cell balancing, temperature and overvoltage protection. Well maintained, it will stay with you for many seasons.
No. Airlines limit lithium batteries carried by passengers to 160 Wh, and a PWRCELL® exceeds 1,000 Wh. To travel, plan for specialist shipping or rent on site. The CRUISER, on the other hand, travels easily in its bag.
Somewhere dry, at a moderate temperature, charged to around half capacity, with regular charge checks. The PWRFOIL manual details the full procedure.
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Up to 60 km/h depending on the board and the foil kit, but most sessions are ridden between 20 and 30 km/h. At that speed, the feeling of lift is already complete.
Yes, wherever local regulations allow: sea, lake, wide river, lagoon. No need for wind or waves: any body of water becomes a playground.
The PWRFOIL mast is 85 cm long: allow at least 1.20 m of water to ride safely. You start lying on the board, with the foil at the surface.
Yes. Once up on the foil, the board rides above the chop and stays smooth where a boat would slam. For your first sessions, choose calm water.
Yes, and it is one of the most intense sensations. The FLOW and the PRO feature a surf-inspired tail kick to catch waves more easily. Once on the wave, you can even ease off the power and ride it like a surfer.
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In France, recreational eFoiling generally does not require a boating licence. Regulations may vary depending on the body of water and the power of the craft: check with the relevant harbour office or prefecture. [TO BE VALIDATED]
At sea, speed is limited to 5 knots within the 300-metre coastal strip, and marked swimming areas are off-limits. On lakes and rivers, local bylaws may apply. Good practice: use the access channels and ride beyond the 300-metre strip. [TO BE VALIDATED]
A helmet, a buoyancy aid, a wetsuit suited to the water temperature, and the remote wrist leash on at all times. For your first sessions, ride with someone.
Third-party liability insurance covering motorised water sports is strongly recommended. Check your current policy or contact your insurer. [TO BE VALIDATED]
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The battery comes out: you carry the board and the battery separately, and a wheeled bag system makes the trip to the water easier. The foil comes off the board in a few minutes. The CRUISER deflates and fits in a bag, a car boot or a boat locker. The FLOW and the PRO travel in their board bag. A full range of PWRFOIL bags is available.
Rinse the board, the foil and the propeller with fresh water, let them dry in the shade and check that all bolts are tight. Nothing more. The PWRFOIL manual details daily and seasonal maintenance.
Yes, every time. Salt and sand are the enemies of any mechanism. A freshwater rinse protects the Drive System, the propeller and the connectors, season after season.
Propeller, propeller guard, bolts, wings, stabilisers, remote: all parts are available on the PWRFOIL shop and from our after-sales service in France.
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Yes. Book your demo session through the contact page, or meet us at our shows and tours.
Standard lead time to be confirmed. [TO BE VALIDATED] Every PWRFOIL is assembled, inspected and tested in our workshop before it ships.
eFoil delivery is not included in the price: allow around €299 depending on the destination.
Yes. Every PWRFOIL is assembled, inspected and tested in France before it leaves. It arrives ready for your first session: nothing to adjust, nothing to guess.
Instalment payment options to be confirmed. [TO BE VALIDATED]
PWRFOIL relies on Groupe Bénéteau’s network and on selected partners. Contact us to find the nearest point to you. [TO BE VALIDATED]
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Every PWRFOIL comes with a 2-year warranty. Full terms are set out in our terms and conditions and in the user manual.
PWRFOIL relies on Groupe Bénéteau’s worldwide network, with over 100 service points. Our workshops in France also provide after-sales service for the machines and their equipment. [TO BE VALIDATED]
As soon as it arrives, register your PWRFOIL via the app supplied with your foil and battery: your warranty is activated and our after-sales team has all the information it needs. [TO BE VALIDATED]
The PWRFOIL manual includes a troubleshooting guide: charging, pairing, trigger calibration. If the problem persists, contact our after-sales service with details of your equipment and how you use it.
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PWRFOIL is a French eFoil brand founded in Canet-en-Roussillon. Its promise: every sensation of riding, amplified, made easier and open to as many people as possible.
PWRFOIL eFoils are designed, assembled and checked in Canet-en-Roussillon. The batteries retain more than 80% of their capacity after 600 cycles. Servicing is provided through a network of service points.
The motor was born in the PWRFOIL design office. Foil, board and electronics are produced within the French industrial group La Soie, and every unit is assembled and checked in Canet-en-Roussillon.
PWRFOIL is part of Groupe Bénéteau’s network, the world leader in boating. In practice, you benefit from its service network around the world. [TO BE VALIDATED]
Product questions
Yes. The CRUISER is built in high-pressure dropstitch (12 PSI): once inflated, it delivers outstanding rigidity and reassuring stability. It shrugs off pontoons, rocks and boat hulls: no repairs, no stress.
That is what it is made for. Its 120 litres of volume, across all sizes, provide a wide, stable platform for your first sessions. You progress with confidence, at your own pace.
Deflate it, fold it, pack it in its bag. It fits in a car boot, a boat locker or a cupboard. The CRUISER goes wherever you go.
All three sizes offer the same 120-litre volume. The difference lies in length and width: the 5'0 is more manoeuvrable, the 5'8 more stable and more forgiving. For beginners, the 5'4 or the 5'8 are the most relaxed choices.
Yes. The Drive System, PWRCELL® and remote are shared across the whole range. The day you want more performance, simply add a FLOW or PRO board on its own.
Product questions
Everyone, from the motivated beginner to the experienced rider. The 5'8 (114 L) makes first sessions easier, the 4'4 (79 L) delivers real responsiveness. It is the board that grows with you.
The CRUISER is inflatable and nomadic, designed for discovery and travel. The FLOW is a rigid fibreglass board: more precise, livelier, closer to the feel of surfing. Motor, battery and remote are identical.
Yes. Its surf-inspired tail kick makes it easier to catch waves, and the double concave in the nose allows touch & go. A wave at sunrise, a wild coastline, a lake: the FLOW follows wherever you want to go.
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The PRO reveals its full potential in the hands of an experienced rider. In its larger sizes (5'2 and 5'7), it remains accessible to a progressing rider who wants a board for the long term.
Lightness and responsiveness. Carbon makes the board stiffer and lighter: every input is transmitted instantly to the foil, for sharper turns and immediate pumping.
It is what it was made for. A heavily pinched tail for turns without catching, a slightly concave deck for comfort and control, a tail kick to catch waves: the PRO is shaped to link carve after carve.
Four sizes, from 59 to 95 litres:
The PRO is the only model available with four kits. The most radical combines the 1300 wing, 190 stabiliser and 50 fuselage, for speed and pure carving. The 1700 wing delivers maximum lift for mellower sessions.
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