A young marine electric mobility specialist called LIND is delivering a fresh take on watersports by combining the art of surfboard design with sustainability. LIND’s flagship electric surfboard, called Canvas, has hit the market and is the first of what LIND promises to be a series of “game-changing boards.”
LIND was founded in 2021 with the goal of addressing the gap of riders who either have water but no tide or are too busy to get out and ride when those waves are their easiest. The result is a new electric surfboard that not only gives people the freedom to ride wherever and whenever they want but also pays tribute to traditional surfboard craftsmanship.
That begins with the LIND Canvas, an electric surfboard its makers describe as a micro marine vessel that prioritizes performance while still embodying the look and feel of surf pieces celebrated in the community. This “future classic” electric surfboard comes in two sizes and everything you need to get out on your local lake or marina to start cruising around and turning some heads; check it out.
LIND is bringing added style to electric surfboards
LIND has recently begun accepting preorders for its Canvas electric surfboard, a new design rooted in the company’s mix of Swedish and Californian heritage. LIND’s four years of development have come to fruition in the Canvas, which it describes as “a new way to play.”
The core of this new electric surfboard is the Canvas’ state-of-the-art electric drivetrain technology, sleekly hidden within its underside. The system contains a waterjet that can generate 20 kW of power (nearly 30 hp/3.1 kWh), delivering riders speeds of up to 37 mph (60 km/h). That jet can empty a full bathtub in under 2 seconds (We probably wouldn’t recommend trying that, though, so you’ll have to take LIND’s word for it).
LIND also states that the Canvas arrives as one of the world’s most energy-dense electric vehicles at nearly one hp/kg—twice that of a Tesla Model S or a Formula 1 racecar. The electric surfboard’s swappable battery pack can deliver up to 45 minutes of ride time and recharge in one hour (230-240V) and two hours on a standard 120V plug.
Customers will notice, however, that the Canvas is significantly heavier than a standard surfboard due to its battery and drivetrain, which, combined with the board itself, weigh 74 pounds (33 kg) in total. Simply looking at the Canvas surfboard, especially from the top, it’s hard to notice that it’s electric because LIND made an extra effort to deliver a piece that embodies the look and feel of high-end handcrafted boards that have long been a staple in the traditional surf segment. The company’s co-founder Alex Lind elaborated:
Our approach to product design has been to start from the outside in: to start with a surfboard –something organic, natural and that we all truly respect –and to find a way to seamlessly integrate the boundary-pushing technology required. Our brand vision, on the other hand, is to peel back the layers of what makes surf so attractive and apply those qualities to LIND: the craftsmanship of board shaping and deep connection between a surfer and their board, the ease of ownership, the youthfulness the sport inspires and the artistry of storytelling and filmmaking.
The Canvas electric surfboard is available in two sizes: a shortboard (6’3″ x 20 ⅘” x 5 7/10″, 66 liters) and a mid-length board (6’9″ x 23 ½” x 5 7/10″, 88 liters). Both feature the same drivetrain technology that is controlled using a fine-tuned wireless handheld remote. The result is variety in its initial lineup that gives riders the choice between sharp agressive turns or casual cruising on the water. Per LIND:
In shaping and designing the boards, the common goal among LIND’s team of surfboard shapers, industrial designers and electro-mechanical engineers was to create a board that is an extension of oneself. One that lets the surfer’s eyes lead the way, responding to their movements naturally and facilitating a state of presence and flow, enabling them to focus on the simple beauty of each turn, their surroundings and that very moment.
As previously stated, the LIND Canvas electric surfboard is available for pre-order now with a $2,500 deposit and starts at $24,950 (excl. VAT). Each package, shortboard or mid-length, includes the board, drivetrain, remote, charger, board bag, fins, and more. You can see it in action in LIND’s launch video below: