# Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards The 'HydroBlade' Aims to Offer Balanced Rides Out On the Water By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-03-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board References: [inceptivemind](https://www.inceptivemind.com/pelagon-hydroblade-efoil-delivers-fun-without-noise-fumes/29812/) & [pelagion](https://pelagion.com/)  Pelagion, a Florida-based company that is a subsidiary of Automatic Manufacturing Systems, has unveiled the second prototype of the 'HydroBlade,' an innovatively engineered hydrofoil board that is equipped with a handlebar for better balance, among other eye-catching features. What makes the 'HydroBlade' different from other hydrofoil boards on the market or in development is the fact that it features [two electric motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temo450-carbon-edition) situated on the rear. This setup allows the craft to attain a top speed of 70 km/h whilst promising up to four hours of runtime on a single charge of its dual lithium batteries. The [handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar) are another feature that set this hydrofoil board apart. While these can be used to create a stable ride and allow riders more control over their steering, they also have the added benefit of being able to hold a smartphone mount, but can also be folded away when not in use. Image Credit: Pelagion ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hydrofoil Boards with Handlebars:** Integrating handlebars into hydrofoil boards to improve balance and control, creating a new trend in water sports equipment. - **Electric Motor-enhanced Hydrofoils:** Using electric motors to increase speed and runtime of hydrofoil boards, providing a new level of performance in water sports. - **Multi-functional Water Sports Equipment:** Creating water sports equipment with additional features such as smartphone mounts, providing a new level of convenience for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Water Sports Equipment:** Creating innovative and high-performance hydrofoil boards can disrupt the water sports industry, providing a new level of excitement and experience for water sports enthusiasts. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Integrating electric motors technology into water sports equipment can create new opportunities for electric vehicle manufacturing companies. - **Phone Accessory Manufacturing:** Integrating phone mounts into water sports equipment can create new opportunities for phone accessory manufacturing companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga.md) - [High-Powered Hydrofoil Surf Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fliteboard-22.md) - [Easy-to-Ride Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga-3.md) - [Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-scoot.md) - [Affordable Inflatable Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fliteboard-flite-air.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Multipurpose Modular Watersports Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board.md) - [Handheld Hydrofoil Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-foils-elite.md)