Drifter Surf

Carbon.

Performance Surf, Tow, Foil Assist, Wing (Advanced).

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Drifter Surf.

Carbon.

Performance Prone Surf Foiling, Tow Foiling, Foil Assist, Advanced Surf Winging.

Keynote.

A compact performance surf foil board designed for efficient paddling, easy pop ups, and a smooth connected feel through aggressive turns, smooth lines, and whitewash.

Intro.

The Drifter Surf is built as a true performance prone foil board, compact, efficient, and reactive. Easy wave catching and stable pop ups start with a cradled feel under your chest, then an instantly responsive ride once up and flying. With refined dimensions, carefully distributed volume, and new carbon construction, the Surf feels incredibly light in the air and fits in the pocket of critical sections. Designed to feel smooth and connected through committed carves, quick rail to rail transitions, and balanced at any speed, the new Drifter Surf offers paddle speed and stability needed to get into waves early and recover through whitewash.

Sizes: Available in 27 / 4’3″, 33 / 4’4″, 38 / 4’5″ liters / feet.

Colors: Available in Marble Silver with Black logos. Ultra-light high-durability thin enamel paint finish, for lighter weight and improved sealing.

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Stock Sizes.

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Feeling.

The Drifter Surf feels compact and direct, with quick paddling acceleration, easy wave catching, and a very connected feel once you are flying. It reacts instantly when pumping, through turns and stays predictable when pushing into carves. Stability is placed where you need it for paddling and pop ups, while minimal length and swing weight keep it forgiving in the air or when touching down and catching a rail.

Speed.

The Drifter Surf builds paddle speed fast for easy wave entry and early lift. Its compact outline and soft rails release cleanly with a rocker that accelerates quickly, helping you match wave speed and get on foil with less effort. Once flying it stays light with minimal swing weight, so you can carve, pump, and carry speed through any takeoff and touchdown.

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Description.

The Drifter Surf is designed around the core needs of surf foiling, paddling speed, stable pop ups, and a board that feels small and direct once you are flying. The outline supports comfortable paddling and wave catching, then tightens into a compact platform that disappears underfoot.

It’s built to handle messy surf, steep sections, and radical turns without feeling sticky or oversized. The board stays predictable when you push into swooping carves, holds its line through critical sections, and recovers cleanly through touchdowns, whitewash, and mistakes.

Foil Assist.

Integrated 2.4 GHz tuned connectivity windows for Foil Assist systems.

Shape.

A surfboard inspired outline with a new aero nose that supports the chest for more comfortable paddling and effortless wave catching. The fuller nose improves paddling feel and touchdown recovery, while volume stays minimal underfoot for a direct feel once flying. Slight deck concave adds stability, arch support, and a cradled feel while paddling. The deck contours guide your feet into the sweet spot, so riders naturally settle into a comfortable surf foil stance. The tail pulls in to keep turning responsive and clear the rails from catching. A low-profile efficient rocker keeps paddling fast, with a subtle nose kick and tail rocker to match wave curvature, steeper drops, and aids recovery.

Highlights.

Bottom.

• Subtle double displacement hull, inspired by the Super K2 but flattened for more stability.
• Streamlined tri-plane bevels, surf focused bottom contours angled for quick release, early lift, and predictable recovery on touchdowns.

Rocker.

• Moderate, low-profile rocker for speed and efficiency, with a subtle nose kick to match wave shape, manage steeper drops, and recover easily from touchdowns or chop.
• Slight tail rocker with slight nose up feel that aids in swoopy carving turns and a balanced feel.

Rails.

• Refined almond rail bevels for clean release and clearance through deep carves.
• Minimal sticking when a rail engages through turns or whitewash.

Agility.

Fast and reactive, designed for quick rail to rail transitions, tight pocket riding, and committed slashes. The compact length keeps swing weight low, so the board feels easy to throw around while staying controlled at low and high speed.

Pads & Straps.

• Refined lightweight slotted traction
• Maximum grip with reduced weight
• Reduced thickness for improved board feel, pumping efficiency, and control

Includes Adjustable MFC front and rear internally adjustable foot straps with hardware.

• Surf-style insert pattern with slight offset options for centered, balanced directional riding, reducing heel side bias and keeping you aligned over the foil.

Track Boxes.

New 14” Universal Track System.

• In house designed 14 inch reinforced foil specific track boxes.
• Puncture resistant elevated channels for durability and compatibility across mast lengths and hardware types.
• Designed for durability and consistent strength under heavy loading.

Size Guide.

27 Liters 4’3″ x 17.5”

Most compact performance size for lighter riders, intermediate to advanced prone, and tow or wake foil crossover.

• Prone Surf foil for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 30 to 75 kg / 70 to 170 lbs
• Tow or wake foil for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 30 to 90 kg / 60 to 200 lbs
• Foil Assist for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 30 to 70 kg / 60 to 155 lbs
• Wing foil in waves for Strong winds and Advanced riders — 30 to 70 kg / 60 to 155 lbs

33 Liters 4’4″ x 18”

Balanced all-around performance size with plenty of paddle power while staying compact and reactive.

• Prone Surf foil for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 65 to 85 kg / 145 to 190 lbs
• Tow or wake foil for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 50 to 95 kg / 110 to 210 lbs
• Foil Assist for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 30 to 75 kg / 60 to 160 lbs
• Wing foil in waves for Strong winds and Advanced riders — 35 to 75 kg / 80 to 170 lbs

38 Liters 4’5″ x 18.5”

Most forgiving size for the ideal blend between performance, paddle power, and easy pop ups while staying lightweight and skatey.

• Prone Surf foil for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 75 to 95 kg / 170 to 210 lbs
• Tow or wake foil for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 55 to 100 kg / 125 to 220 lbs
• Foil Assist for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 55 to 80 kg / 125 to 180 lbs
• Wing foil in waves for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 40 to 80 kg / 90 to 180 lbs

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