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Transition Between Motoring & Free-Foiling

Riding Tips & Techniques

Choosing Motor Cable Length

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

Propeller Options | Gen1

Airline Travel with Foil Drive Batteries

Carbon Boards & Gen2 Connectivity

Carbon Boards & Optimising Connection

Gen2 SLIM Endurance Battery Configuration

Foil Drive External Antenna Patch

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

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Full Install for Assist & Assist PLUS | Gen1

Methods of Mounting your Foil Drive Electronics Box | Gen1

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Foil Drive Battery Monitor Display Features | Gen1

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SUP Surfing with Foil Drive™

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Light Wind Winging with Foil Drive

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Some say the tricky bit about learning to use a Foil Drive is the transition period between being under motor power and then popping up and free foiling with the motor out of the water. Paul shares some tips to make this easier! 

Transition Between Motoring & Free-FoilingUpdated 3 months ago

Some say the tricky bit about learning to use a Foil Drive is the transition period between being under motor power and then popping up and free foiling with the motor out of the water. Paul shares some tips to make this easier!