Appletree Surfboards makes lightweight, durable, and high-performing kite surfboards, foil boards, and paddle surfboards. Founded in 2016 by brothers Wieger and Jorrit Buurma, the company started in a shed on their family's apple tree farm in Holland. They moved to a factory in Rijswijk, then to Portugal in 2019 for more space and better testing. Dedicated to sustainability, Appletree creates long-lasting boards and runs an eco-friendly factory. Their unique process involves CNC-machined foam shapes, hand-finished by expert craftsmen, and vacuum-injected with fiber layers. Recognized by Sustainable Surf, their Eco boards combine high performance with a reduced environmental impact.

Foil Drive have been riding Appletree Boards for some time now and we really love the craftsmanship, detail and passion behind the brand (Bonus points for office dog Sjef).

Integrated Trench Board

Meet the Zapple

MEET THE ZAPPLE

The Zapple, designed in collaboration with the Foil Drive and Appletree to seamlessly integrate with the Foil Drive Gen 2, setting a new benchmark for (battery) efficiency, control, and performance on the water.

The Zapple’s recessed layout and streamlined design have been purpose-built to minimize water turbulence and drag whilst increasing control and responsiveness. With the battery weight positioned closer to your feet, the Zapple feels incredibly balanced, allowing you to focus on enjoying the ride.

FEATURES

Drag Reduction
The sleek design minimizes surface area, significantly cutting down drag for a smoother, more efficient ride.

Enhanced Control By positioning the battery closer to your feet, the added weight feels almost unnoticeable, providing better balance and making turns more intuitive. No more struggling with the weight of the battery pulling outwards when doing turns.

Effortless Surface Skipping When motoring back to the lineup, the board can skim across the water without the battery box causing drag, allowing for
smoother rides and higher prop placement on the mast.

Improved Foiling Dynamics
The reduced likelihood of the prop hitting the water improves flow during non-motorized foiling, giving you the best chance at smooth glides and long rides.

Extended Battery Life Less drag means better efficiency, so you can foil longer
on a single charge—more time on the water, less time recharging.

SIZES

38
litres
46 litres
54 litres

FOIL DRIVE APPROVED

The Foil Drive Approved range is designed to highlight products that work well with Foil Drive. we see a lot of people question the compatibility with the Appletree boards as theya re carbon, we have had no issues with them across a range of sizes!

You'll often see Ben Jamieson, co-founder, out on his Appletree Appleslice.

Sustainable, Quality, Performnace

Hand Shaped Boards

UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY

50K Closed Cell Foam

This board is a mid-length quiver killer designed for small waves, light winds, heavy winds, and long paddle outs.

With DNA from our Skipper Downwind shape, it’s fast, agile, and forgiving, making it perfect for all skill levels of Prone Foils and intermediate and advanced Wingers. Fly onto foil without sacrificing manoeuvrability or stability!

FEATURES

Foil box moved forward

The longer outline adds some swing weight compared to typical prone foil boards like the Skipper prone or the Pro-Foil V2. To balance it out, we've moved the foil box forward.

Longer and narrow outline

The Skipper Dw Prone can be used with a wing, but its narrow design makes it less stable and harder to get going. You can order it with inserts to make wing use easier.

Full carbon construction

The board features the same full carbon construction as our other prone foil boards. Heavier construction and strap inserts are available upon request.

SIZES

Custom Sizes Available

5'1" x 18" x 3.7" x 43 litres
5'5" x 18.5" x 3.9" x 50 litres
5'7" x 19" x 4.1" x 57 litres

Whether you’re ready to upgrade your ride, get your first board, or looking to fine tune your wave riding- and freestyle skills, the Appleslice V3 has what you need. From beginner to advanced rider the V3 is perfect for advancing your riding skills, it’s shaped for progression.

FEATURES

Longer and Narrower


Performs better in low wind and gets onto foil easier.

Displacement hull nose design

Channels water sideways, aiding the board's quicker surfacing.

Hard rail edge

Extended towards the nose, improving water release. Maintaining speed even when its rail hits a wave.

Narrower tail

Helps with the ability to turn in waves.

SIZES

Custom Sizes Available

4'8" x 19.7" x 2.61" x 40 Litres
4'10" x 20" x 2.82" x 50 Litres
5'0" x 21.5" x 3.23" x 60 Litres
5'2" x 22.5" x 3.67" x 70 litres
5'4" x 23.5" x 4.01" x 80 litres
5'6.5" x 24.5" x 4.46" x 90 litres
5'9" x 25" x 4.81" x 100 Litres

FAQs

No! these boards work perfectly an don't skip a beat!

you can contact Appletree directly or via one of their dealers here.

Appletree use a custom 50K Closed Cell Foam making it super light and strong at the same time! you can learn more about that here.

Their boards are 100% Carbon Fiber with their own Appletree long boxes.