DOWNFALL of Jetboards & Efoils?? What Went Wrong? + Tips!

In this video, we explore the downfall of jetboards and efoils, focusing on recent bankruptcies of major brands like GetFoil, Radinn, Onean Carver, Waveshark, and others. Discover the key factors that led to their decline and what went wrong in the rapidly evolving world of water sports technology. We'll also provide tips for customers on how to avoid red flags and make informed purchases.

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[Joshcodes]

Great video, thanks for making it. My 2c here as an absolute watersports addict that love foiling in all forms and spend heavily.

In most industries you can deliver a product that looks good, is marketed well and succeed. That’s why most companies are marketing companies, not engineering companies. You can’t get away with that here.

There is so much engineering and refinement required to make something good. Foils are extremely complex. Reliability is challenging in this environment. Cutting weight and improving usability is paramount. It has to be a really good product that performs well to be fun.

I think that is why the companies that succeed have extensive engineering teams mixed with avid Watersports people in leadership.

[efoil]

Thanks for this recap, Mike Zed. The market needs to clean itself. Good lesson for anyone who wants to launch the next eFoil and Jetboard company.

[michaelvadney]

Thanks for the video! I have a GetFoil and I think that it is a refined product. Very sad about them closing. I just wish that they didn't shut everything down. Keep providing parts and service while you can. Also open up your suppliers list to help us keep these boards going for as long as possible.

[SkippyPB.]

I’m surprised big companies like Seadoo or Yamaha didn’t come out with their own versions of these jet or flite boards.

[HazardTactical]

Great lessons for any startups and investors even outside water sports! Thank you Mike!

[sandalsman]

Great update I think a lot of us were wondering what happened to all of these new companies that were popping up it seemed every 4 months.
I Personally think Jetsurf Titanium DFI with handlebars and Foil assist are the future for water sports.
On a side note I did purchase a chinese Jet Surfboard 9 months ago and love it considering I own a real jetsurf plus Foil board that says a lot.

[Eric_Malbos]

Thank you for your insights. Very sad indeed. I got a Onean Twin Carver which is superb and so fun. I am really surprised by this somber news. I thought Onean were dong fine and improving as their batteries design got better, the twin system works well and dismantling part became easier.
Advice, forum and cooperation between owners of boards of these defunct brands will be helpful because servicing is now impossible. Maybe on e-surfer ?

[cameraman]

This is another reason why I prefer building my own board for the price unless I buy the best brand in my opinion of course being Jetsurf. They are dominating and surviving the market for a reason.

[smarthero]

Hello, the NeptunX company is bankrupt. I remember you tested it too

[HandyCapito]

Any news about Take off Air? It seems they where not at their booth in Düsseldorf this January .

[cameraman]

I would buy a board in the winter if I could get a better deal for it for sure

[Tramontana]

One could asume that the generally high pricelevels lead to a small consumer market 🤔

[olegmihulka]

Like eveytime, best of the best Mike 👍

[YOUNGSTERS-JETS]

Cheers Mike, that was very informative,
Thanks a bunch
Mark

[cameraman]

Another thing I didn’t like about Radinn was that battery runtime was an Over the Air upgrade you had to pay for, they did it to save money and effort so that less boards would get shipped in, terrible design idea, your carrying a ton of extra battery weight you dont even utilize it didn’t make sense to me. If I have 30 pounds of batteries I’m using all of it not 30% then have to pay more to use more of it

[cameraman]

I’m about done building my own electric jetboard since I cant afford jetsurf

[corbinbuesch]

Even in the beginning of the industry, everything was way too expensive.
You mean to tell me you're gonna charge me $15000 for a jetboard? When I can go get a Yamaha 1800gp for the same price?! Stupid or crazy I still dont know....
Not a single jet board should have ever been sold for over 10 grand Especially when you can build them for less than 4k.
So disappointed in this industry man. I really wanted it to take off.

[Fuddpucker]

Which company produces the best, most reliable e-foil