The Valo Hyperfoil is at the forefront of a marine mobility revolution, revolutionising water travel with its innovative design and technology.
This two-person electric foiling personal watercraft (PWC) combines exhilaration and visionary engineering. It offers a smooth ride in choppy waters, excellent range and endurance, and a unique flying experience characteristic of foiling craft. Proprietary active stabilization software ensures both thrilling “hyperformance” and easy handling.
The Valo Hyperfoil’s retractable foils make it easy to launch and transport on a standard trailer. Its reimagined design was unveiled at FLIBS 2023, generating significant interest.
This revolutionary watercraft is a two-person electric thrill ride that has rapidly evolved from concept to prototype. It features a twin-foil setup, a 45kW drive motor, and an exclusive Skyride flight stabilization system.
The founder and CEO, Ed Kearney, was inspired by the idea of transforming water transportation to be more efficient and comfortable. He took this vision and, with the help of experts like foiling naval architect Paul Bieker, turned it into reality. The team went from concept to prototype in just six months, emphasizing agility, stability, and performance in their design.
The Valo Hyperfoil’s core performance lies in its innovative foil package and shaft-driven propulsion system. It reaches a maximum speed of 35 knots and offers over two hours of endurance on a single charge. The proprietary Skyride software ensures stability by making hundreds of micro-adjustments per second.
The software offers multiple modes, including normal and sport, with a strong focus on safety.
Sport mode provides sharper handling while maintaining safety and rider control.
Valo’s focus on reliability and practicality is evident in its construction, utilising high quality materials like carbon fibre, titanium, and stainless steel. The Valo Hyperfoil can be easily transported on a standard trailer and can be beached like a conventional jet ski, thanks to its innovative lifting front canard and rear strut system.
One of its standout features is its sustainability, with zero emissions, noise, and wake. This allows riders to access areas other personal watercraft cannot while being considerate of the environment and others.
With the first Founder’s Edition models set for delivery in 2024 and over $3.3 million in advance orders, Valo Hyperfoil has already made a substantial impact on the marine industry. It represents a clean, exciting, safe, comfortable, and practical future for water-based adventures.
The future is foiling.
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Published in print January-March 2024