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With a total weight
of 30lb, the eFoil
can be broken down
into three parts for
easy storage and
transportationlectric surfboards are nothing new, but throw foiling technology into the mix and
this futuristic water toy is suddenly taken to the next level. The Lift eFoil is sure
to turn heads across the world now the first units have been shipped. Nine years
in development, this all-carbon board is the brainchild of company co-founder,
engineer and all-round watersports enthusiast Nick Leason. The easily replaceable lithium
battery can deliver up to 60 minutes of on-water fun at speeds of up to 21 knots. A choice of
interchangeable foils allows for a wide range of flying sensations and when the battery starts
to run low, the eFoil will switch to an economy mode to help you get safely back to shore.
The hand-held throttle controller displays speed and battery levels and the unit is wirelessly
linked to the silent electric motor via Bluetooth. What’s more, the eFoil will cut out
automatically if the controller is more than 10 feet away from the board or submerged in water,
thus eliminating the risk of a runaway surfboard causing havoc. Available in 5ft or 5ft 6in
lengths and in black, blue, green or purple, the eFoil is priced at $12,000 and the first limited
edition units can be secured for a refundable deposit of $6,000. liftfoils.comE
TOY OF
THE
MONTHChristmas crackers date back to Victorian Britain, but they have now become
popular additions to holiday tables in the US. Asprey’s crackers go far beyond
the standard paper crown and plastic trinkets, and include sterling silver gifts.
Now available Stateside, the collection this year has six items to choose from:
striped enamel cufflinks, fern pendant, fern bracelet, nail file, travel bottle
opener and corkscrew or a travel pencil. The contents of the crackers can be
identified and gifted specifically, or remain a surprise. Each year new sterling
silver pieces are added and favorites are repeated, so now you can begin to
curate your own festive tradition. $290, asprey.comGet cracking
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