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Foil Drive has not one, but two exciting upgrades to announce. If you've been wishing you could get just a little more power and runtime from your Foil Drive sessions, these may scratch that itch. Foil Drive is releasing a High Power battery for the MAX Gen2 unit, as well as a High Power motor. These can be upgraded together or independently, and will each provide a boost to your sessions. High Power Battery The High Power battery is the same size as the current Power battery and uses the same …

Since Foil Drive is an accessory that can be fitted to virtually any foil setup, the options are nearly endless. If you're already a foiler and love your setup, adding a Foil Drive to that is a no-brainer, but what if you're starting from scratch or want to reboot your setup? Ryan from MACkite has been Foil Driving for a while with the shop's gear and is ready to share what he ultimately settled on and why. 1. Foil Drive Gen2 Assist Max The Foil Drive Gen2 Assist Max gives you the most runtim …

'Tis the season to give AND receive! Whether you're looking for a gift for your favorite Foil Drive fan or you are the foiler and could use a little boost, the crew at Foil Drive is putting on their Santa hats and delivering. They've released a free upgrade to the power of your existing Gen2 system, and they've got some affordable gift ideas to make any Foil Driver merry. Free in-App Gear Upgrade Communication is the key to any successful relationship, and this update lets your Foil Drive tel …

The step-bottom feature of the KT Ginxu foilboards is a big help in releasing the surface tension of the water with the board when you're trying to get on foil. You can read Tucker's review of the board if you want to know more about that. (Spoiler alert: it works, and it works well.) A lot of people are using the Foil Drive system as an assist to get up on foil as well. These two things seem like the perfect match until you think about mounting the Foil Drive onto the track. Is there enough r …

Foil Drive systems come standard with a 2-blade propeller, and it works great. However, they also offer a 3-blade prop as an upgrade. How is its performance different from the stock propeller, and which one is right for you? Ryan got a chance to get out in the water to test both back-to-back and was able to make some interesting observations.What Are Some Differences?Ryan was out in small, challenging conditions where the assist from the Foil Drive was pretty much a must. He was surprised …

Axis has collaborated with Foil Drive to produce a custom-designed board to work perfectly with the Foil Drive. It's been eagerly anticipated, and MACkite just got some in. It comes in 50, 60 and 70 liter sizes, and Ryan brought the 5'8" 70L down to the beach to unbox it and see what it's like. Custom Board Bag The first thing he noticed as he opened the box and began to pull the board out is the nice, custom bag that it ships in. That's a nice bonus since, not only does it help protect the b …

Majority of "Connectivity Issues" can be improved by simply understanding how the controller and the electronics talk to each other. This video takes you through different board constructions and volumes and different techniques you can try to improve your connectivity. Key Takeaways Understand your board's material: Recognize that different materials and constructions affect signal reception. Proper controller placement: Place the controller on the board's surface to maintain signal. Avoid s …

Introduction The world of assisted hydrofoiling is witnessing a significant breakthrough with the introduction of the Foil Drive Universal Mast Adapter. Paul from Foil Drive recently unveiled this innovative product designed to enhance the adaptability and performance across a wide range of hydrofoil brands and the various masts that they offer. This blog delves into the features, installation process, and benefits of this new adapter. The Need for a Universal Mast Adapter Traditional …

While a Foil Drive complete unit is going to give you everything you need to get started and ride, adding some accessories can give you more versatility, performance, and comfort.  G...G...G...Get Kitted. So Kitted! These are some of our favorites.Paddle Mount The Paddle Mount is without question our number one accessory at the shop. This handy mounting saddle will allow you to attach your remote to your paddle, wing handle, or GoPro pole for easy control. …

Are you using the best front wing for your Foil Drive setup? It's hard to generalize wing recommendations with so many skill levels and sizes of riders, but we've developed a pretty good understanding of what works for riders 200lbs or less on a board around 5 feet in length and 50 to 90L of volume, and Cole is going to share that here.Wings Under 1000 cm2 A wing smaller than 1,000 cm2 is going to be very difficult to get up on foil because of how fast you'll need to be going to get enough li …