Hydrofoil surfboards

Why hasnt someone built a successful hydrofoil surfboard? Im imagining a board that could just be easily and quickly paddled, rather than having to be towed into waves. This same idea has been used successfully for years on various human-powered paipos and bodyboards. Why not a surfboard?

Why hasnt someone built a successful hydrofoil surfboard? Im imagining a > board that could just be easily and quickly paddled, rather than having to > be towed into waves. This same idea has been used successfully for years > on various human-powered paipos and bodyboards. Why not a surfboard? They are doing this. Liard Hamilton and Dave Kalama have been fooling with these gizmos for the last couple years. Check the trailer of the new movie “Step Into Liquid” at www.stepintoliquid.com. Watch closly and you’ll see a quick shot near the beginning and the end of these boards.