Riift Foil Assist AWSI 2026: Deep Dive into the NEW Track & Battery Design

Description

A in-depth chat with the all new Riift foil Assist co-founder at AWSI 2026 John gave us a great walkthrough of their new foil assist platform. Instead of traditional bolt-on battery boxes, Riift is introducing a unique design philosophy centered around their proprietary integrated track system, flush-hull board mounting, and strategic battery placement to keep center-of-gravity low and balanced.

In this video, we sit down with the team to break down the engineering behind the system, examine how the hardware installs into custom and production boards, and discuss their vision for the future of lightweight, low-drag powered foiling.

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In this video:Company Vision & Design Philosophy: Why Riift chose an integrated, flush-track system approach. System Breakdown: Looking closely at the battery placement, weight distribution, and board connection. Hardware & Installation: How the track system pairs with custom shapers and stock foil boards.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - AWSI 2026: Foil Assits
00:28 - The Philosophy Behind Riift’s Design
02:00 - The Riift Tracks
04:54 - Battery System & Connection Setup
09:00 - Weight distribution
12:00 - Who is Riift for
15:20 - When can you get Riift

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