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Wave Riding Tips & Techniques

... 't let the board start flying while you're still trying to stand up. Prone Take-Offs You can paddle with the Controller in your hand, although it may take some practice to become comfortable. For a prone take-off: Position yourself towards the ...

Safe Charging Principles for Foil Drive Batteries

Foil Drive batteries are high-energy lithium-ion batteries and must be charged correctly. Before every charge, take a moment to check your battery, charger and charging environment. These principles apply to all Foil Drive batteries, alongside the specific charging instructions for your battery and ...

Why Did My New Battery Arrive with a Low Charge?

It's common for customers to receive a brand-new Foil Drive battery showing a low State of Charge (SoC), sometimes around 10% or even lower. While this can seem concerning, this is completely normal and does not mean your battery has been ...

Charging Batteries: Best Practices

This article covers common battery charging questions and best practices to help you get the most from your battery and charger. For detailed instructions on operating the 43V Charger, see 43V Charger Overview & User Guide. Charging to Full vs Storage Charge The Foil Drive 43V Charger supports two ...

Charging Your Foil Drive Battery from a Vehicle or Portable Power Station

Charging your Foil Drive battery away from home is a great option for road trips, remote locations and long days at the beach. However, there are a few important considerations to ensure you don't damage your vehicle, charger or battery. This article explains the recommended ...

Finding the Right Throttle & Cruise Speed

When learning to Foil Drive, one of the most important skills is learning to find the right throttle setting. It is tempting to hold more throttle when you're getting started, but more throttle doesn't always mean more useful power. Too much throttle can make ...

Transitions, Pre-Spooling & Recovering from a Stall

Once you're comfortable riding your Foil Drive, there are a few techniques that can make transitions between powered and unpowered flight smoother and more controlled. The key is to avoid aggressive movements. Let the speed and lift you've already created do the work for you ...

Why Use Foil Drive?

More Time Foiling. More Fun on the Water. Foil Drive makes hydrofoiling more accessible, more versatile and more fun. Whether you're learning to foil for the first time, looking to progress your skills, or chasing high-performance waves and wind-driven foiling, ...