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17/02/2025

are proud to be a sponsor of the and in Florida ! If you haven’t already signed up to the foil assist race or surf comp please visit the website . This is such an epic event and we are stoked that foil assist is a new category

14/02/2025

Victoria , Australia we are sending Josh Ku to meet the local FD scene down in Torquay. In conjunction with our local dealer , Josh has organized coaching with the local foil drive crew . So if you foil drive and want to level up please get in touch with or . also has a few demo kits for crew who want to try out a foil drive . There will be foil drive ambassadors also at the event and all round good vibes . Wednesday the 19th at torquay beach from 9 am

13/02/2025

In collaboration with Appletree Surfboards, Foil Drive is excited to introduce ⚡The Zapple⚡

The Zapple is a new board, custom designed to seamlessly integrate with the Foil Drive Gen 2, setting a new benchmark for (battery) efficiency, control, and performance on the water. We can't wait to see these boards hit the water and continue exploring more with the team at Appletree.

Want to know more? Our friends over at The Foiling Magazine have the details: https://lnkd.in/gNPXixD4

Watch Now:
https://youtu.be/iQO8I8WPhQo

Plus more from Appletree:
https://youtu.be/PSea_avS9Nw?si=Vdp1jjdDsthq17ZO

In collaboration with Appletree Surfboards, Foil Drive is excited to introduce ⚡The Zapple⚡The Zapple is a new board, custom designed to seamlessly integrate...

10/02/2025

Big news – We’re stoked to announce our NEW High Power Range has arrived, designed to take Gen2 Foil Drive to the next level. The ultimate duo for unmatched efficiency and sessions up to 40% longer! Best part, combined they only add 160 grams of additional weight!

Foil Drive MAX High Power Battery > 20% more capacity
Foil Drive High Power Motor > 20-25% more efficient

Watch the Full Video Here
https://youtu.be/HZX2CGrQEC4?si=rBaz_GUWgHf4veSd

Or Shop Now
https://foildrive.com/collections/motor-systems

04/02/2025

“The Nothern Beaches Downwind Foil Race was a huge success with over 50 entrants from overseas and interstate.
Not only was it an amazing opportunity to gather the community of Foilers, but another first for Foil Drive, hosting the first Downwind Foil Assist Race! If you haven’t already listened to our Podcast Ep with Dave West, he talks through all the details of the event and some important notes on Foil Assist etiquette within a race scenario. If you want to see more, head to our events page and find “”Northern Beaches Downwind Race”” to view the full event gallery!

Huge shouout to all of our Foil Assist entrants, huge props for helping grow the category, and in such wild conditions!
1st. Dave West
2nd. Lance Horton
3rd. Adam Sciannimanica
Jeremy Wilmotte
Paul Cooper
Ben Jamieson
Peter Blete
Yaniv Kahana”

03/02/2025

✈️ Travel Batteries ✈️

Where are we going, Hawaii? Fiji? Japan? The Canaries?

Before you enjoy up to up to 356Wh of Battery juice anywhere in the world, we've got some instructions to make sure your batteries enjoy their holiday as much as you do!

Full Video on Youtube "Foil Drive Travel Battery Install"... or, read the User Manual for all the details!

https://youtu.be/h_0-iBOsW9I?si=ryD5u4oSPPve1TdJ

28/01/2025

PODCAST EPISODE 19 | WITH DAVE WEST

Dave West shares his experience competing and winning the recent Northern Beaches Downwind Foil Race in the Foil Assist division. Josh sits down with Dave to talk through tactics, gear, safety and more!

https://youtu.be/0pj25qm7GrU

^^ And on all your favourite Podcast Platforms ^^

west Code Foils

In this episode of the Foil Drive podcast, host Josh Ku interviews Dave West, a prominent figure in the foiling community. They discuss Dave's journey in foi...

22/01/2025

V2 Motors have been making Foildriving even more adaptable thanks to their removable cables. Want to see how easy it is to install a new cable length?

Paul the Inventor of Foil Drive shows you how to assemble the V2 Motor, focusing on the O-ring, important grease application, Puck installation and Cable tension.

Full Video:
https://youtu.be/ldZWWxaImT8

Explore Cable Lengths:
https://foildrive.com/collections/motor-systems

14/01/2025

Foil Drive is proud to support the Northern Beaches Downwind Foil Race in Sydney this weekend!

There is a foil assist category and we have some of our ambassadors like and entering.

Come down and say hello at the Foil Drive tent doing demos and meeting the local community.

To enter the race, please sign up through

09/01/2025

Foil Drive Europe is headed to boot Düsseldorf

We are stoked to be attending this years boot Düsseldorf! One of the biggest events in Europe we can't wait to meet you all there, and show off what Foil Drive is all about!

Find us in Hall 17 | Stand D39
Next to the Demo Pool

We will be exhibiting our extensive product range of foil assists and accessories as well as showing some exciting new products and collaborations for release in 2025.

Hall 17 is right by the Foodcourt, you'll find us inside right by the demo pool, next to Code Foils and a few stalls down from Axis Foils

Also find us in the demo pool on a daily basis, showing what Foil Drive is capable of on flat water!

Follow Foil Drive Europe for more Updates and Live Stories!

17/12/2024

We are stoked to finally announce, and welcome you to Foil Drive Europe! A long time in the making, Foil Drive now have a team located in Europe ready to support, trade and build a strong community for our Foil Drive riders and dealer network in Europe.

Check out our new website where you can discover local dealers, ambassadors, events and have orders shipped straight out of The Netherlands!

Visit the Europe Store
https://eu.foildrive.com/

Watch Now
https://youtu.be/gkyDMDtxwmU

https://eu.foildrive.com/We are stoked to finally announce, and welcome you to Foil Drive Europe! A long time in the making, Foil Drive now have a team locat...

16/12/2024

PODCAST EP 18 | Paul Cooper, Winner of the first Foil Assist Surf Competition

Foil Assists first official surf comp kicked off in Kauai last week at the Foil Fever contest. Being one of the largest disciplines, Foil Drive was very proud to support the event and to witness our Ambassador Paul Cooper take it out! Josh Ku dives into Paul's recap of the event, his gear selection and what's happening next in Foil Drive news.

Watch or Listen Now

https://youtu.be/VfmPPYJdglw?si=bSqQp-TmRk2R-FYn

Paul Cooper Foils

In this episode, Paul Cooper shares insights from the recent Foil Drive Surf Competition held in Kauai. He discusses the event's format, the community's enga...

09/12/2024

FREE UPGRADE FOR GEN2 RIDERS

That's right! If you have an Assist MAX at home, we've got a FREE upgrade waiting for you! Not just any upgrade, your Assist MAX just got..

More Power and More Boost for FREE!

Simply Download or Upgrade the Foil Drive APP, re-flash and watch the video below for more!

Assist Slim Owner? Don't worry, we've got some NEW updates for you too!

NEW Start-Up Activity Alarm
NEW Inactivity Alarm

READ MORE HERE:https://help.foildrive.com/en-US/boost-mode-%7C-foil-drive-app-293439We're thrilled to announce a major update for ALL Gen2 MAX Foil Drive use...

20/11/2024

The crew at Horue riding the milky goodness that is the tidal bore in Saint Pardon, France, using the Foil Drive to match the wave's power and then fly unassisted. Blending technology with nature, extending the thrill of this rare phenomenon!

16/11/2024

Just 12 Months into Gen2, we've been looking back on some of the riding from all around the world! With Australia warming up, we've got a sweet little collection of shots from the last year from Ben Taylor himself. If you're not already excited for summer, take a look!

Featured:
James Casey - Code Foils, Sunova
Rob Piros - DC Boards, Code Foils
Dave West - Code Foils, AXIS Foils, Amos Shapes
Victor Harris - Slingshot, AXIS Foils
Josh Ku - Amos Shapes, Code Foils

Just 12 Months into Gen2, we've been looking back on some of the riding from all around the world! With Australia warming up, we've got a sweet little collec...

11/11/2024

Flatwater Foil Drive with James Casey

James has got you covered with a fresh video talking through flatwater foildriving and some in's and out's to consider to progress faster!

Flatwater pump foiling with the Foil Drive GEN 2 Slim paired with the Code Foils 1300S, Medium Fuse, 150AR and 85cm mast and 4'10 Aviator Wing Board. The Foi...

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Meet the High Power Range from Foil Drive

Big news – We’re stoked to announce our NEW High Power Range has arrived, designed to take Gen2 Foil Drive to the next level. The ultimate duo for unmatched efficiency and sessions up to 40% longer! Best part, combined they only add 160 grams of additional weight! Foil Drive MAX High Power Battery > 20% more capacity Foil Drive High Power Motor > 20-25% more efficient Watch the Full Video Here https://youtu.be/HZX2CGrQEC4?si=rBaz_GUWgHf4veSd Or Shop Now https://foildrive.com/collections/motor-systems

✈️ Travel Batteries ✈️ Where are we going, Hawaii? Fiji? Japan? The Canaries? Before you enjoy up to up to 356Wh of Battery juice anywhere in the world, we've got some instructions to make sure your batteries enjoy their holiday as much as you do! Full Video on Youtube "Foil Drive Travel Battery Install"... or, read the User Manual for all the details! https://youtu.be/h_0-iBOsW9I?si=ryD5u4oSPPve1TdJ

V2 Motors have been making Foildriving even more adaptable thanks to their removable cables. Want to see how easy it is to install a new cable length? Paul the Inventor of Foil Drive shows you how to assemble the V2 Motor, focusing on the O-ring, important grease application, Puck installation and Cable tension. Full Video: https://youtu.be/ldZWWxaImT8 Explore Cable Lengths: https://foildrive.com/collections/motor-systems

Light Wind Wing Foil Assist with Julia Castro in Europe! Foil Assist comes into play winging in light winds, breaking the surface tension allows you to get on foil and enjoy light wing winging. PLUS in heavier winds, use your Foil Drive as a safety to motor back up wing, or to shore if the wind drops! Winging just got even easier!

PODCAST - Summer Kite Festival in Międzywodzie, Poland! Dom and Nico @hoppline share their thoughts on the event and dive into the cultural habits and unique surfing backgrounds across Europe. Setting up Foil Drive Europe has been a big focus for Dom, and he offers insights into his daily work and the importance of dock starts and pump foiling. Poland truly surprised us with a fantastic event, an enthusiastic surf community, perfect weather, and some decent waves! Check out the Podcast on our Youtube or your podcast app: https://youtu.be/OE1c0YlWnRA

Foil Drive NEW V2 Motor

Introducing the NEW V2 Motor from Foil Drive with removable cable! We’re excited to introduce the new Foil Drive V2 Motor, featuring a removable cable for enhanced modularity! This updated motor system simplifies installation and offers greater flexibility with different cable lengths. Check out the Overview video for all the deets and explore more with Foil Drive! Watch Now https://youtu.be/ootPQK6xoWM Shop Now https://foildrive.com.au/collections/motor-systems/UMS

Podcast Episode 15 | Foil Around Britain In this podcast episode, Dominic from Foil Drive Europe introduces the exciting expedition ‘Foil Around Britain’ undertaken by adventurers Steve Bowens and Simon Osborne for Cancer Research. The conversation delves into their experiences, challenges faced, and the role of Foil Drive in enhancing their journey.

In this episode we wanted to bring you something a little different. Blue Highway was not only an opportunity to share about Foil Drive, The Kaiwi Channel and some top riders, but a chance to see what could be done with foiling in a creatiev space. Jump into this podcast with Director, Matty Leong, and Head of Photography, Slater Neborsky, for a dive into what putting this project together looked like and the ideas and dreams for foil movies in the future.

NEW Foil Drive Propeller Guard This one has been tried and tested for sometime now. Designed for those wanting to add some bump protection. The Propeller Guard is most definitely not for everyone, but is now available for those who want added peace of mind. If you’re considering a Propeller Guard, please head to our YouTube channel first to watch the video with Ben who talks you through the pros and cons so you can make the best decision whether or not the prop guard is for you.

Bolts are the glue holding together your setup, so best to check you have the best bolt length for your set up! Not sure what to be looking for? Ben walks you through how to check what length bolts you need and why it's so important.

The Latches of the Gen2 system are very strong but also a complex part of the unit. Here are some quick tips to make sure you correctly use your gear to keep it working well for many fun sessions to come!

Join Josh Ku and Paul Cooper on episode 13 of the Foil Drive Podcast as they take us behind the scenes of the M2O film. Listen to their stories and experiences to get stoked for the upcoming film!