Florence X
Lift's line developed with the Florence brothers. The Florence 20 X back wing is a fresh take on the responsive 20 Carve that holds a line better at speed while keeping its sharp, surf-driven feel, alongside front wings from 71 to 130.
Source: liftfoils.com · checked 2026-09-21
Front wings 4
Compare all sizes| Size | Area | Wingspan | Aspect ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 458 cm² | 965 mm | 16.8 | USD 1,180 |
| 91 | 580 cm² | 965 mm | 16.0 | USD 1,280 |
| 110 | 710 cm² | 965 mm | 13.1 | USD 950 |
| 130 | 839 cm² | 991 mm | 11.7 | USD 975 |
Stabilizers 1
| Size | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 129 cm² | USD 310 |
Independent reviews
In-depth tests by riders and magazines, on their own sites. We link to them; the verdicts are theirs.
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Shallow Water Exploration Part 2: Winging the Florence 110 X in the Gorge.
Tested: Florence 110 X (demo from Lift)
Pros
- Unreal low end: flying at about 13 knots on a 4 m wing
- Very hard to stall; holds pace with little pumping
- Relaxed longboard-style carves instead of pitchy high-aspect turns
- Low drag and low fatigue: hours on foil without a harness
- Wing manoeuvres easier than on the 130 X
Cons
- Little drive through harder turns
- Speed advantage fades in medium-plus swell; no speed spikes
- Not the pick for big, windy days or wing tricks
Verdict: The reviewer's favourite Lift foil: a light-wind, small-swell glider for wingers.
Pros, cons and verdict summarised by foil.guide from the article, fetched 2026-09-25
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Shallow Water Exploration: Winging the Florence 130 X in the Gorge.
Tested: Florence 130 X (own purchase)
Pros
- Exceptional low end, among the best of any 800–900 cm² foil the reviewer has ridden
- Surprisingly loose for its span; tips breach without drama
- Best upwind of the high-aspect foils the reviewer had tried
- Links swell effortlessly and is one of the fastest kits in small swell
Cons
- Tacks, foot switches and 360s much harder than on mid-aspect foils
- Classic high-aspect turns rather than a deep carve
- Loses manoeuvrability at high speed; limiting on big days
Verdict: An excellent downwind and swell wing foil; not the pick for beginners or riders practising wing manoeuvres.
Pros, cons and verdict summarised by foil.guide from the article, fetched 2026-09-25
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Double Dip: Lift Florence 110 X & 130 X
Tested: Florence 110 X and 130 X with 21 X tail
Pros
- 130 X: easy paddle-up, low stall, rests on knee-high bumps
- 110 X: much better low end than the previous 110 with insane glide
- Ultra-stiff on the M2 mast; top-notch fit
Cons
- 110 X needs more effort to paddle up
- 21 X tail holds the 110 back at top speed; the faster 20 Carve costs stability
Verdict: Sets the bar for downwind foils, from beginner to channel racer.
Pros, cons and verdict summarised by foil.guide from the article, fetched 2026-09-25