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Foil Drive Gen2 Install | Full Unboxing & AssemblyUpdated 3 days ago

Installing your Foil Drive for the first time may seem daunting. We supply to you more than you need, so working through the instructions, in the right order, will make your life much easier!

Grab your Instruction Manual, get set up with the below video and the process becomes much more straightforward! 

In the above video:

0:00 Intro 
0:36 What's in the MAX kit?

3:04 Tee Nuts, Foam Tracks & Mounting the Box
6:31 Optimising Carbon Board Connection with Foam Blocks
7:30 Mounting the Mast to the Unit
9:24 Mounting the Pod & Motor
15:26 Cable Guides & Tape
17:10 Battery, Nose Cone, Test Controller
19:18 Outro

Need More? The below videos go into more depth on specific steps of installation:

Watch: Battery, Nose Cone, Test Controller
Watch: Mounting the Pod & Motor
Watch: Battery, Nose Cone, Test Controller

What's Next?
 

Before you get in the water, there's some things to know both riding technique, and etiquette

It's your responsibility to understand safety, local restrictions and regulations BEFORE getting in the water. Talk to a local, or your shop and get some insight into how to best Foil Drive in your area. 

Remember as electric craft, you must always give way! Foil Drive is a tool to get creative, no need to be in busy areas. We recommend you check out the below:

Learn: How to be mindful when on the water - Etiquette
Watch: Foil Drive Masterclass Series
Learn: Configuring in the Foil Drive APP

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Related Articles - Click to read:
 Comparing the Assist MAX vs Assist Slim | Gen2
Foil Drive Battery Grease for Gen2 Systems
Choosing Motor Cable Length
 Foil Drive App Overview, Functions and Getting Started


To learn more, check out the other articles on our Help Centre which can be found under the 'Support' tab on the website.

 

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]

 

Happy Foil Driving!


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