Foil Drive Propeller Guide: Choosing the Right Propeller for Your RideUpdated 30 minutes ago
- Choose Mid-High Range 10% MHR10 (Grey) for maximum speed, stronger mid range thrust and efficiency.
- Choose Low Range 6% LR6 (Blue) for more low-end thrust and easier take-off. Great for improved near stall/low speed recovery.
- Choose Standard Black Propeller for an all-round option
Propeller Type | Benefit | Trade Off | Who For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-High Range 10% MHR10 | More top-end speed More mid-range thrust | Reduced low-end speed Reduced low-end thrust | Light-mid weight riders E-foiling Chasing Fast Swell or Bumps |
| Standard | All-rounder | Not specialized | Versatile |
| Low Range 6% LR6 | More low-end thrust Improved near stall/low speed recovery | Reduced top-end speed | More thrust at take-off Heavier riders Unlocking smaller boards/foils |
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WHY IS THERE PROPELLER OPTIONS?
the Standard Black Props are a great all-rounder, the additional upgrade propellers are a great option for riders wanting to fine tune their setup.
Think of the Standard Propeller like a bike with three gears, versatile, covering both low and high speeds as a solid all-rounder. The propeller upgrades are like adding more gears, either extra low-speed power or higher top-end speed. Each option has its benefits and trade-offs, but they can make a big difference to your session.
Propeller Type | Benefit | Trade Off | Who For | Type of Foiling | Physical Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-High Range 10% MHR10 | More top-end speed Stronger mid-range thrust Smoother power delivery Better mid-range efficiency Better control surface motoring More traction/grip at take-off/re-entry | Reduced low-end speed Reduced low-end thrust | Light-mid weight riders Speed and efficiency gains Efoiling | Proficient/performance Efoiling All disciplines Chasing fast swell/bumps Up/Downwinding | 10% larger in width only to increase surface area, not the diameter. The larger blade responsible for the improved speed, mid-range and surface motoring and grip. |
| Standard | All-rounder | Middle of the range, not reflecting the benefits of the other propellers | Versatile | Not specialised | Base Comparison |
| Low Range 6% LR6 | More low-end thrust Improved near stall/low speed recovery Better low end efficiency Better control surface motoring More traction/grip on take-off and re-entry | Reduced top-end speed | Riders needing more thrust at take-off Recovering when bogged down, from low speed touch down or near stall. Heavier riders. Unlocking smaller boards/foils | Assist foiling Choppy/messy/windy water All round wave riding Downwinding | Both 6% wider and taller compared to Standard. More surface area and overall diameter. Larger size reduces the RPM needed to increase low-end thrust/cruising efficiency/surface motoring/traction. |
Foil Drive Podcast: Propeller Tech Talk with Ryan Arzy and Paul Martin
This one is for those of you really wanting to understand the technical aspect of the propellers. Join Paul and Ryan as they dive into the details of each prop, use case and configuration different (2 V 3 Blade).
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