Foil Drive offers three propeller options to help you tune your setup for your riding style, conditions and performance goals.

The Standard Black Propeller is an excellent all-round choice and suits the majority of riders. If you're looking to optimise your setup, the Low Range 6% (LR6) and Mid-High Range 10% (MHR10) upgrade propellers provide specialised performance for different riding styles.

Think of the Standard Propeller as a bike with three gears—versatile and capable across a wide range of conditions. The upgrade propellers are like adding extra gears, allowing you to optimise either low-speed power or high-speed performance.

Quick Comparison

Standard Black Propeller

The Standard Propeller is designed to provide balanced performance across all riding styles.

It offers a great combination of:

• Smooth take-offs
• Good cruising performance
• Reliable top-end speed
• Versatility across most disciplines

If you're unsure which propeller is right for you, this is the best place to start.

Mid-High Range 10% (Grey)

Choose the Mid-High Range 10% (Grey) if you're looking to maximise speed, efficiency and mid-range performance.

Benefits

• Higher top-end speed
• Stronger mid-range thrust
• Improved cruising efficiency
• Smoother power delivery
• Better control while surface motoring
• Increased grip and traction during take-off and re-entry

Trade-Offs

Compared to the Standard Propeller, you'll notice:

• Less low speed thrust
• Slightly slower acceleration from very low speeds

Ideal For

• Light to medium-weight riders
• Performance e-Foiling
• Chasing faster swell or bumps
• Upwind and downwind riding
• Riders wanting greater efficiency at cruising speeds

Physical Difference

The MHR10 blades are 10% wider than the Standard Propeller while maintaining the same diameter.

The additional blade surface area increases efficiency and thrust through the mid-speed range, allowing the system to produce more forward drive at higher speeds.

Low Range 6% (Blue) 

Choose the Low Range 6% (Blue) if you want maximum thrust at low speeds.

Ideal for intermediate and advanced riders. Beginners may benefit in some situations, but we recommend starting with the standard propellers before considering this upgrade.

This propeller is designed to make take-offs easier and provide greater confidence when riding slowly or recovering from near-stall situations.

Benefits

• Increased low-end thrust
• Easier take-offs
• Improved recovery from low-speed touchdowns or near stalls
• Better low-speed efficiency
• More grip and traction during take-off and re-entry
• Improved surface motoring control

Trade-Offs

Compared to the Standard Propeller, you'll notice:

• Lower maximum speed
• Reduced performance at higher speeds

Ideal For

• Heavier riders
• Smaller boards or higher aspect foils
• Assist foiling
• Choppy, windy or messy conditions
• Wave riding
• Downwind foiling
• Riders wanting the easiest possible take-off

Physical Difference

The LR6 propeller is 6% wider and 6% taller than the Standard Propeller.

The larger overall blade area allows the propeller to generate more thrust at lower RPM, improving acceleration, cruising efficiency at lower speeds and low-speed control.

Which Propeller Should I Choose?

Choose the Standard Black Propeller if you:

• Want one propeller for all conditions.
• Are new to Foil Drive.
• Prefer balanced performance.

Choose the Mid-High Range 10% (Grey) if you:

• Want maximum speed and efficiency.
• Spend more time riding fast swell or e-Foiling.
• Prefer stronger performance through the mid-speed range.

Choose the Low Range 6% (Blue) if you:

• Want easier take-offs.
• Need more low-speed thrust.
• Ride a smaller board or foil.
• Are a heavier rider or regularly ride in challenging conditions.

Watch the video below to learn more about the new propeller range

Want to Learn More?

For a deeper technical explanation of how each propeller works and why the designs perform differently, watch the Foil Drive Podcast: Propeller Tech Talk with Ryan Arzy and Paul Martin.

In this episode, Paul and Ryan discuss the design philosophy behind each propeller, the differences between configurations, and how to choose the right setup for your riding style.