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Foil Drive Max vs. Slim | The Battery Breakdown For the Everyday Rider
Judging by the number of calls we get about the Gen2 Foil Drive, it's a popular choice for foilers wanting to get more out of their sessions, but the number of battery options can be a little overwhelming. There are two main units to choose from, each with two battery sizes (three if you count the travel batteries, though it's pretty obvious when to choose those). Ryan and Aaron are here to clear up the confusion and help you confidently choose the right combination for your Foil Drive ne
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6th Jan 2025
Why Downsizing Your Foil Beats Switching to a Smaller Wing Foil Board
When you embark on your foiling journey, it's all about big, stable gear that'll get you up and riding. Falling and getting back on your board takes a lot of time and energy, and the less of that you do, the faster you'll be successful and begin to progress.Now you're on foil and cruising without too much trouble, and you're starting to think about that next step. Your buddies are on mid-size boards and downwind boards, so you're thinking it might be time for you to pick one up. We get it.
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30th Dec 2024
Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Foil Driver | 8 Accessories They'll Love!
Has a Foil Drive fan in your life been good this year and Santa needs to stuff their stocking with only the best? Or maybe they've got a birthday coming up and you want to surprise them with something they'll use every time they head out for a session. Ryan from MACkite has some easy gift ideas that will make sure they know they're special!Dielectric Battery GreaseFoil Drives ship with a little tube of this, but you need to reapply it to the battery terminals regularly. It's something that
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20th Dec 2024
The Ultimate Wing Foil Spare Parts Kit | Everything You Need for the Beach
They say experience is the best teacher and that necessity is the mother of invention. And after blowing a few sessions with forgotten, lost, loaned, broken, or dropped parts, we have learned that we needed to create a kit to cover every contingency that might keep us off the water. Behold: The Ultimate Wing Foil Spare Parts kit.Why Do I Need This?Ryan and Jeff have been there, and perhaps you have, too. You're at the beach, you pull out your wing, foil, and board, and then you realize your
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20th Dec 2024
13 Wing Foiling Gift Ideas Under $150 USD for that Wind Guru in Your Life
Santa Ryan and his trusty elf Jeff have some gift ideas for the winger in your life. Winging can be a bit complicated with all the options to customize your foil, but these are gifts that any winger can appreciate. In fact, these are things the guys use themselves and, even better, they come in at a price point under $150.
CWS Wing Screw Set
"My favorite part of foiling is putting in all the track screws before a session," said no foiler ever. The
CWS Wing Screw Set makes that tas
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3rd Dec 2024
The Code Foils 1540S | Perfect for Beginners, Bigger Riders, and Light Wind Adventures
Foil enthusiasts, meet the
Code Foils 1540S, the latest and largest addition to the popular S range. (I guess you could say it's Code's big S wing.) This huge foil is stable and versatile and was designed to meet the needs of a wide range of riders, from beginners who are still getting a feel for getting up on foil to seasoned foilers looking to get more sessions in light wind and downwind conditions. Is it right for you? Here's a look at what makes the 1540S different in a sea of
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19th Nov 2024
Save Time and Reduce Drag | Why Konrad Click Nuts Are a Must-Have for Foilers
Ryan from MACkite has a nifty, convenient upgrade for foilers. He's been using the Konrad Click nuts with his foils for a while now and absolutely loves them. He's also got some tips to share that will make them as secure, useful, and unobtrusive as possible while out on the water.What are Konrad Click Nuts?
Konrad Click nuts replace the screws that attach your foil to your board. (You'll still use your own track nuts, though, so hang on to those!) They have a nice, big wing for too
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6th Nov 2024
The Dockstarter from North: Pumping Up Your Flatwater Foil Fun
Dockstarting can be a fun challenge with your foil.
Just ask Pat! (Link warning: Goofiness inside.) If you love to pump on flat water, it's almost a required skill. But you do need enough dock length without pilings in the way so you can run up with your foilboard. Then you need to drop your foil into the water at just the right angle and still manage to hop aboard without losing your center of balance. North has tackled this hurdle and created something that every dockstarting enthusiast
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26th Sep 2024
Improve Your Surf Foil Skills with Foil Drive | Helpful Tips and Techniques
Foil Drive is more than just a product; it's a community dedicated to enhancing the surf foil experience with innovative technology. In this masterclass, Paul from Foil Drive shares invaluable tips and tricks on how to effectively use the Foil Drive system in the surf. Whether you're a seasoned foiler or just starting, these insights will help you make the most of your time on the water.Introduction to Foil Drive
Foil Drive aims to create not only excellent products but al
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21st Jun 2024
Code S Series vs. Code R Series Foils | Which One Is Right for You?
Welcome to Foil Fridays with Tucker! Today, Tucker introduces Code Foils, and-...Wait, MORE foils? Tucker, what's up with that? Care to explain yourself??Does Tucker Have a Foil Hoarding Problem? You Decide...This is a new brand for us in the shop. Arguably, we probably don't need another foil brand; we do have a ton of amazing foil brands, but after riding the Code foils, we had to add them to our lineup because they are just that special! Their system is pretty simple and straightforwa
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1st May 2024
Lake Michigan Foil Drive Tour with MACkiteboarding
Josh, Ben, and Caitlyn from Foil Drive are flying from Australia to tour the U.S., with their first stop being to see the MACkite crew. It's going to be quite a journey, with layovers in Los Angeles and Chicago before finally arriving in Michigan. Hopefully some coffee and a smoothie will help fuel the 25-hour trip...
Shortly after arriving at the MACkite shop, Ben and Josh find themselves in front of the camera for a
live Q & A session with Tucker. They answer questions f
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4th Apr 2024
Foil Drive | From Humble First Sessions to Consistently Catching Waves
Ryan and Cole recently experienced the Foil Drive for the first time, and they have some thoughts they'd like to share with anyone wondering if a Foil Drive is right for them, and what to know and expect.ExpectationsCole: What did you think about Foil Drive before you got your hands on it?Ryan: I was thinking the Foil Drive might be more like an eFoil where you kill the prop. There are some eFoils out there that have folding props, but your motor's still down in the water and they're a l
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23rd Feb 2024
Wing Foiling | Top Gear Trends That Will Shape Your 2024 Season
Jeff and Tucker take some time out to have a conversation about the trends they're seeing for winging. What can we expect for 2024? What seems to be on the way out? Here are their thoughts- see if you agree.Jeff: Are we about four or five years into wing foiling from its start now?Tucker: Yeah, a little more than that, depending on when you want to say it started.Board DesignsJeff: So now we're starting to see some trends that are sticking and others that might be trending out. One that
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21st Feb 2024
Wake Foiling | Should I Be Using Foot Straps?
Some wakefoilers use footstraps and some don't. Which way is right? Should you use straps on your hydrofoil?New RidersIf you are new to foiling, I do not recommend wearing straps. Falling is part of the game when it comes to learning how to wakefoil. It's really important that, when you take those first couple of falls, you get as far away from the board as possible. Straps can prevent you from doing so, so to stay safe while you're still learning how to hydrofoil, don't use straps.Int
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12th Feb 2024
Axis Skinny vs. Progressive Stabilizers
Ryan and Cole talk about some new Axis stabilizers, who they're for, and why you might want one in your setup.
Ryan: A lot of times, the stabilizer choice gets overlooked, but it's a great way to upgrade your foil or change some characteristics about it. So today we're going to look at the Axis Progressive series stabilizers versus the Skinny series and what some of the differences are that you're going to notice when you switch back and forth between the two styles.Axis Skinny Seri
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12th Feb 2024