Assembly and installation of your Foil Drive.

Assemble and Install

Mounting the motor pod, cable management.

Motor System Install

Features and installation of the electronics box.

Electronics Box Install

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Assembling and installing your Foil Drive

Installation

​​​​​Foil Drive High Power Range – Official Announcement

Gen2 Travel Batteries

Choosing Motor Cable Length

Foil Drive v2 Motor

Measuring Mast for Custom Mast Adaptor

Choosing Correct Custom Mast Adaptor

Compare Motor Mounting: Universal vs Integrated Masts

Compare Batteries | Gen1 & Gen2

Battery Comparison for Foil Drive Gen1 Systems

Three Blade Propeller Hub Upgrade vs Two Blade Hub

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

Airline Travel with Foil Drive Batteries

Carbon Boards & Gen2 Connectivity

Carbon Boards & Optimising Connection

Gen2 SLIM Endurance Battery Configuration

Foil Drive External Antenna Patch

Battery Caddy Overview

Fusion Overview

Fusion FAQ's

43V Standard Charger FAQ's

Foil Drive Lithium-Ion Batteries Explained

Foil Drive Motor Design | Universal

Wireless Controller Signal Connection - Tech Talk | Gen2

Comparing the Assist MAX vs Assist Slim | Gen2

Universal Mast Adaptor - Tech Talk | Universal

Choosing a Board - Tech Talk | Gen2

Tech Talks

Learn, Discover & Compare

Payment Options

Returns & Exchanges

Shipping FAQs

Import Duties & Tax/VAT Calculator

International Foil Drive™ Orders: Currency & Import Fees

Importing your Foil Drive to the USA - Form 5106

NZ & International Orders Containing Foil Drive™ Batteries

Foil Drive™ Warranty Policy

Ordering Replacement Parts for your Foil Drive™

Purchasing and Shipping

Full Install for Assist & Assist PLUS | Gen1

Methods of Mounting your Foil Drive Electronics Box | Gen1

Foil Drive Gen2 Install | Full Unboxing & Assembly

Changing V2 Motor Cable and Puck

Three Blade Propeller Bolts

Foil Drive Motor Overview

Mounting Custom Foil Drive Mast Adaptors

Securing the Cable

Fitting Alloy Propellers and Hubs

Fitting Plastic Propellers and Hub | Gen1

Motor Plug Care, Maintenance and Installation

Universal Mast Adaptor Installation

Change Removable Cable Lengths on Your V2 Motor

Carbon Integrated Mast Installation

Securing the Gen2 Latches

Correct Bolt Length for Installation | Gen2

Foil Drive Battery Monitor Display Features | Gen1

Charging the Throttle Controller

Controller

Foil Drive Battery & Charging Overview

Charging in Car or from 12v Power Sources

43V Charger – How to Use, Compatibility & Troubleshooting

Batteries and Chargers

Charging

Foil Drive Controller Overview

Foil Drive Propeller Guard

Foil Drive Controller Features

Setting up Cruise Control

Power Modes | Foil Drive App

Boost Mode | Foil Drive App

Latency | Foil Drive App

Tilt Sensor | Foil Drive App

Inactivity Reminder Motor Beeping | Foil Drive App

Throttle Lock v2 Controller Feature

Setting Throttle Limit on Foil Drive Controller

Introducing the V2 Motor System

Armstrong - Foil Drive Integrated Mast

Foil Drive Integrated Mast Range

Features, Functions & Operation

Getting Started

Take Off Technique

Overcoming The Bucking Bronco!

Transition Between Motoring & Free-Foiling

Optimising your Foil Drive | Throttle Usage

Foil Surfing Tips | Foil Drive Masterclass

Demonstrating the Importance of Technique | Foil Drive Masterclass

SUP Surfing with Foil Drive™

Down Winding with Foil Drive™

Light Wind Winging with Foil Drive

Disciplines

Riding Tips & Techniques

Foil Drive App Overview, Functions and Getting Started

App Connection Issues

Reprogramming your Units Power Modes

What's New - Recent App Updates

Foil Drive Mobile App

Cleaning Your Foil Drive

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

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

Testing the Voltage of a Foil Drive Battery or Charger

Battery & Charger Troubleshooting & Repair

Replacing the Latches | Gen2

Replacing the Box Latches | Gen1

Replacing the Box Lid | Gen1

Replacing Latch Protectors | Gen1

Waterproof Cable Gland | Gen1

Removing The Cover From Electronics Box | Gen1

Installing Motor Cable into Electronics Box | Gen1

Electronic Box Troubleshooting & Repair

Repair & Troubleshooting

User Warnings

Surf Etiquette with Foil Drive™

Safety Checks Before Entering the Water

Body Mounting "Back-Pack" - Foil Drive™ Official Statement

Foil Drive Propeller Guard - Proposed

Safety & Technical Information

Share Your Pictures with Foil Drive™

Become a Foil Drive Dealer or School

Foil Drive Events

Get Involved & Feedback

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Water in Gen2 Nose Cone

Registering your Foil Drive

Foil Drive Holiday Trading Hours