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Foil Drive Gen2 Install | Full Unboxing & Assembly

How to measure the correct bolt length for your Gen2

How to correctly secure latches on your Gen2 system

Universal Mast Adaptor Installation

How to change cables on a V2 motor

How to install a V2 motor on a carbon integrated mast

Fitting Alloy Propellers and Hubs

Assemble & Install

Setting up Cruise Control on a V2 controller

How to change the throttle limit on a V2 Controller

How to turn the throttle lock off or change lock timer

Controller Features and Functions

Foil Drive Propeller Guide: Choosing the Right Propeller for Your Ride

Learn more about the high power range

Optimising Your Setup

Foil Drive App Overview, Functions and Getting Started

App Connection Issues

Reprogramming your Units Power Modes

What's New - Recent App Updates

Power Modes explained

How to use Boost Mode

How to use and adjust latency

How to adjust tilt sensor sensitivity

How to adjust the inactivity reminder

Foil Drive Mobile App

How to charge the controller

How to charge and discharge using the battery caddy

43V Standard Charger Overview – How to Use, Compatibility & Troubleshooting

How to charge your batteries in the car or with an inverter

Charging

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Getting Started

Overcoming The Bucking Bronco!

Transition Between Motoring & Free-Foiling

Tips on catching your first wave

How to master your take-off technique

Riding Tips & Techniques

Cleaning Your Foil Drive

How to correctly bolt the motor plug to the electronics box

Motor Cleaning and Maintenance

Motor Hard to Pull Apart for Cleaning | Gen1

Motor System

Lithium Battery Use, Care & Storage

Foil Drive Battery Grease for Gen2 Systems

Battery Exposed to Water | Gen1

Inline Battery Checker for Foil Drive

Battery & Charger

O-Ring Seal Care and Maintenance

Visual Inspection of the Electronics Box | Gen1

Fresh Water Dunk Test | Gen1

Are there any improvements in the new V2 latches compared to the previous versions?

Electronic Box

Product Care & Maintenance

Motor Stuttering or Cutting Out

Removing the Circlip & Separating Motor Parts | Gen1

Full Foil Drive™ Motor Refurbishment

Foil Drive™ Rotor Refurbishment

Replacing and Securing Bearings on Foil Drive Motor

Fixing Exposed Copper Wiring on Foil Drive™ Stator

Motor Pod Stuck

Foil Drive™ Motor Vibrating

Motor Cutting Out When In Use | Gen1

Puck Not Fitting on Universal Motor Pod

Gen2 Motor & Puck not fitting older 3D Printed Pod

Shortening a Motor Cable | Gen1

Lengthening or Repairing a Motor Cable | Gen1

Motor System Troubleshooting & Repair

Troubleshooting Controller Issues

Controller Telemetry Incorrect or Missing

Checking Controller Triggers

Replacing Controller Triggers and Springs

Factory Reset Foil Drive Controller

Pairing or Connecting Controller to Foil Drive

Recalibrating Controller Triggers

Controller Troubleshooting & Repair

How to replace latches on your Gen2 electronics box

Electronic Box Troubleshooting & Repair

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