The Board That Made eFoiling a Race
Fliteboard RACE X Mercury Racing is a carbon-built eFoil engineered with Mercury Racing to reach the fastest speeds in the sport.
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What Makes Fliteboard RACE a Different Kind of eFoil
Most eFoils are built for cruising, learning,
or casual wave riding. None of that was the goal here. For over five decades,
Mercury Racing has mastered speed and innovation, and its RACE collaboration
with Fliteboard brings that fearless engineering to eFoils, redefining
performance and pushing limits on water. The result is a high-speed racing
eFoil that, as both brands put it, has been precision-engineered to take riders
from the start line to the podium, reaching top speeds of 34mph, with nothing
else that looks or performs like it.
So, what makes it different? At the core of the
board is the RACE impeller, crafted with Mercury Racing, which delivers
blistering top speeds and razor-sharp control, transforming the Jet C and MN
Carbon Jet C into a precision racing machine whenever the finish line calls.
The board itself was reshaped specifically around that power. A longer,
narrower silhouette slices through flat water for unmatched efficiency and
speed, while the refined rail design increases clearance for deeper lean angles
and confident control at high velocity.
How Fliteboard RACE Works for Riders
A high-speed racing eFoil is only as good as
the control it offers at speed, and several specific design choices were built
around that need. A precision-tuned integrated kicker lets riders push harder
into turns, offering instant feedback and a perfect reference point at the end
of the board. In addition, every surface, volume, and interface has been
re-engineered for speed, agility, and minimal drag; even the mast itself was
moved and optimized specifically for flat-water performance and top speed.
Power flexibility matters just as much as
control. The board is engineered to fit every Flitecell, giving riders the
flexibility to go lighter or ride longer, with the Flitecell Explore
maintaining peak voltage under load to drive higher RPMs and deliver up to 5%
more top speed compared to the Flitecell Nano. Therefore, riders can tune their
setup toward either raw speed or extended range depending on what a session
calls for. Simon Axxman, a Flite product tester, summarized the result
directly: "The RACE board unlocks incredible performance from the start to the finish line. From a controlled and fast take-off to maximum lean angles and
speed, this board does it all."
Why Fliteboard RACE Points to the Future of the Sport
Beyond raw speed, the board signals where
competitive eFoiling is heading as a sport. Fliteboard is preparing to launch
its own competitive infrastructure around the board: APEX 250, a new
competitive leaderboard built around an out-and-back 250 metre race that tests
speed, acceleration, and agility. Riders will also gain a deeper understanding
of their own performance, since the Flite App will soon track real G-force and
lean angle, letting riders train with precision instead of guesswork.
The board's design choices reflect that
competitive identity as much as the technology does. Signature Rosso stripes on
Carbon Innegra give the board a bold design that reflects craftsmanship and
uncompromising performance, making it not just a board but a statement.
Eight-time Wakeboard World Champion Harley Clifford summed up the shift simply:
Fliteboard has done it again, reimagining what a performance board can be with
Fliteboard RACE X Mercury Racing, calling it a fresh take that's faster,
sharper, and pure adrenaline.
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