Fliteboard simulator at CES 2025

E-foiling is coming to the notoriously un-watery Las Vegas… But that hasn't stopped Fliteboard. Rudi Miklosvary from Flite explains…

Hi Rudi. So eFoiling is coming to the most famous desert-locked city in the world this January! Tell us exactly how that’s happening…

We will be showcasing Flite at CES again this year with Brunswick located in the Las Vegas Convention Center January 7-10 in Las Vegas, NV. CES unites the brightest tech luminaries to pioneer the future and solve the world’s biggest challenges – our mission is to lead this emerging industry so it’s natural that we would be present where global brands get business done and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases.

And talk to us about the simulator. How does it simulate the feeling of riding a Fliteboard, and what part does AI play in this?

We’ve built an incredible product that allows you to fly over the surface of the water, to find freedom is truly a unique and addictive the experience. With the simulator, you can get a feeling for what that experience is going to be like on your local lake and waterway. We have a board that’s been mounted on a stage surrounded by OLED screens, the hand controller is connected to the projector so you can control how fast you’re going, shifting your weight to the left or right will turn the board in your desired direction. AI has created a virtual world that you can go ride in and navigate around a shoreline, other boats and water users. It’s another innovation from Flite bringing the experience of Flite to the largest technology showcase in the world – CES.

How's the reaction been from those who’ve already had a go on the simulator?

Undeniably positive, kind of like how someone feels when they e-foiled for the first time, they want to go again.

Could you see a more permanent role for something like this in landlocked areas?

For sure. The simulator enables people to get that unique feeling that foiling provides, before they commit to a purchase or lesson from one of our Fliteschools or experience partners around the globe. Being a leader in a new emerging industry means that we need to drive awareness, and education about the awesome experience our product provides.

Finally, can members of the public get to come and have a go on this in January?

CES is a trade-only event for individuals 18 years and older who are affiliated with the consumer technology industry. Our partners and affiliates all qualify to attend and they will need to register to attend at www.ces.tech