Swedish company Awake Boards entered the electric hydrofoil field last year with the launch of the Vinga S. As for the latest model, the company promises that the newcomer will be able to get on and cruise the board in as little as five minutes of coaching.
Standing barefoot on the board as the board rises above the water and slides vigorously can be a bit of a challenge for eFoil beginners.
Proposed as the easiest high-performance eFoil on the market, the Vinga 3 features a 5.6-foot (1.7 m) long reinforced carbon fiber/foam board covered with a grippy, full-coverage deck pad. And it features a 95-liter capacity “purposefully distributed to accompany beginners at every stage of their progress.”
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This board benefits from a double concave bottom that allows for high buoyancy and smooth liftoff and landing. It has a wide front area for added stability and has grip handles on the sides to pull yourself onto the board (or grab it while riding). for confidence). Soft rails are reported to “help recovery when in contact with water and allow for predictable board behavior.”
Mounted on the 70 cm (27.5 in) mast is a shielded linear jet system with a choice of four wings, Awake using either the Powder 1800 for cruising or the Fluid 1300 for carving. We recommend that you start with The Vinga 3 has a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).
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Assembly takes about 30 seconds thanks to a click-to-ride setup where the mast is attached to the board and the battery unit is locked in place. No tools required. Two Flex battery options are available. The 1.9 kWh SR pack provides up to 80 minutes of eFoiling on a single charge, while the 2.8 kWh XR pack provides 120 minutes of use. Each of these units are compatible with other Awake boards.
Once in the water and on board, the speed is controlled by a handheld wireless remote control. Adjust the sensitivity of your controller and the maximum speed of your board with 3 ride modes.
The Awake Vinga 3 is considered suitable for use in smooth and choppy water and can be ordered now starting at US$13,900, with shipments expected to begin in early April. There are more videos below.
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Product page: Vinga 3
