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I have since built a few different versions. All still with the 6384 120kv motor. To Efoil I use a higher voltage battery. A 10s2p or 12s2p is enough to use mine like the gen2 foil drive product on a prone board.

Thanks. I use a 6384 120kv BDUAV brushless and sensorless motor. It works really well for this application.

Certainly am. This was on your 8s3p pack that you salvaged for me. 😃

I’ve been through a few iterations since this video. The latest is as powerful as the gen2 and I have built a prone board that takes the faux drive internally. I’m really happy with my DIY version. 😃

Thanks mate 👍

Hi James .... amazing!! Just love the feeling of freedom you get from watching never mind riding!! So pleased the new ppower pack i made up for you is performing even better than the original! Happy to discuss anything with any of your followers :) Nick | Li-ion Power Batteries

It really was a brilliant session. This is a fickle spot but on a day like this it is perfect. It is tricky without a faux drive but not impossible. A mate was on a long DW sup foil board and was able to paddle into the bigger ones and then pump around linking them up.

How do you find the battery located between your feet?

I really like it. The only downside to the faux drive is the weight. The balance is much better IMO in the middle.

Thanks. The 1150 is a great foil for small conditions. You will have a blast 👍

Scratch that, just seen it, again...... How long do you think your battery pack lasts for?

@@glimpseireland2005 the original video was my first version. I’m up to version 5 now! Nearly finished it. I love tinkering with it and making it a little better each time. The battery outlasts my body the way I use it. I don’t use it for Efoil. I just use it for 10-15 second blasts to get on the wave. Using it like this you can easily get 40+ waves 😀

@jamesdixon2219 I'd love to try making one, but I would have to buy or repurpose an old board. I'm 85kgs and have a 95 litre Naish Hover, an 85 litre Gong Perf inflatable and roughly an 80 litre old Gong Flint. Would any of these suit I wonder? I have A Gong standard carbon mast 85 and Alu 75, and Axis 90 and 75 Alu masts. Prob try with the Gong mast, as I have a greater selection of Gong front wings. What kit/parts would you recommend getting? I read a lot of the diy efoil blog, but my electrical knowledge is minimal.............

I have a Gong Lethal prone foil board too, about 50 litres. Prob not enough volume depending on the power of the motor. Could be in the market for an inflatable Cruzader though........

@@glimpseireland2005 I only sup foil with mine. With the boards you mention you would be using a prone style take off etc. totally doable, I just don’t have knowledge on that. It isn’t too difficult to build one but there is a lot of bits to buy from a variety of places. Too complex to list on a message on RUclips. Everything is on a thread on foil zone. That is an amazing forum. The people on there are super helpful.

This board is still going strong. The pvc boxes and plastic tracks vary in quality. The ones on AliExpress are poor. The ride engine tracks are very good. Futures tracks are good. Chinook tracks are the strongest out there.

thank-you for the useful information@@jamesdixon2219

Glad you like the video. Unfortunately I haven’t got the time right now to do a video like that. There is quite a lot involved. None of it is particularly difficult and all parts are readily available. The best source of information is foil.zone. That is where I started.

Thanks. It was firing again today. It isn’t too hard to build your own faux drive……and a lot cheaper!

Thanks 👍

Cheers Chris 👍

Thanks. I was on the axis 1099. I need a big foil as I try to get on the swell as early as possible and this is generally fine on even big days as you catch it when there is very little gradient to the wave. My build all started from here: foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/888 There are quite a few building them. It takes some reading but it has everything you need. Good luck with the build. You won’t regret it.

The standard Flycolor 150a esc is meant for a maximum of 6S so will not be ok for your 8s3p. You need an esc that will work with 8s. Are you using 21700 cell batteries? Do you have a BMS on discharge? If so, what is your max amps? Let me know as I might be able to suggest an esc that fits your specs.

@@jamesdixon2219 I have a 8s3p with BMS only for charging, Molicel 21700. My motor is a 6384, for the moment I have the flycolor flydragon V3 ESC 80A, but nothing is connected, I just received everything today but I think it's risky for my battery to use this simple esc. Let me know what do you think. Cheers

@@guenaetienne561 that esc is fine with the 33.6v you will get from the 8s. I think it’s max for bursts is 90A. If your cables and connections allow, you have the capacity to be outputting more amps than that. I have not tried that ESC although I do have one on order for a 7s3p battery I have with an 80a discharge. The ESC I’m using is a Hobbywing EZRUN MAX6 V3 which is fine with 160A but does cost more.

Thanks. I’m still using it frequently and it is still working well. 👍

It is a great foil for really marginal conditions. It is slower than many of the axis range but it has great lift and pumps really well. Enjoy.

Thanks. Absolutely. You can find the stl files in my post on foil.zone here: foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/355 My username on there is nekitesurfing

I joined foilzone with an interest in building my own e-foil. To save me reading though 100s of pages are you able to link to a parts list/ websites etc? How many hours would you expect a self build to take after all parts have arrived?

I love the engineering behind it but would also be interested in the list of parts to save hours of researching them. I would donate some money to compensate you for your efforts.

Same! Great idea@@eligrinfeld8782

Around £700.

Wow that's massive difference to foil drive

@@remyruff it really is. All except the 3d printed parts can be bought individually on AliExpress. You just need the time to put it together. Local e bike battery builders can build the battery.

I used 90kg/m3 high density foam for the boxes.

@@jamesdixon2219 Thanks!

Thanks 👍

Good luck!

Cheers Chris. A lot of hours work but good end result 👍

Cheers Andy 👍

Thanks. It all works really well together. I was quite surprised! It is 125 litre and weighs 7.2kg with deck pad, foot strap and leash. Probably around 6.8kg without.

Thanks. It really was a great trip 👍

It is a great place for winging. There were quite a few wingers out in Correlejo itself. If it was windy enough, people were out. I did hire a car on the second trip and explored a bit and found some other superb spots. Generally, very few out at other spots though. This is just because it is so convenient in town. Sometimes I used the concrete slip by Waikiki bar. Other times I just looked for short walks over the reef and just walked the gear out and then paddled a bit until I was deep enough. People did wing over to lobos. There are some amazing waves over there. It is a long way though and you would want company or a back up plan. I brought my own gear. I have an inflatable foil board just for holidays that works surprisingly well. I then took a 6m,5m and 4m wing. The foil I used the most was the ART 999. Back pack is just the way the 360 camera is mounted. I just took some water with me. I needed sun cream on the whole time. The temperature is great but the sun is strong. Get yourself back there 👍

Thanks. It is a great place for winging. I was nearly entirely on the Axis Art 999.

Thanks Chris. Not sure where the time has gone with the Kids! It flies by. Hopefully catch up soon 👍

Thanks Frank. You will have a great time. It is so well set up for winging. I used the insta 360 one R and had it mounted to a pole attached to a ruck sack. Google wiz mount camera mount to give you an idea. Have a great time in Fuerte.

Yes , just launched using the slip at Waikiki. Deep enough at all tides once you walk out a bit. It is a great spot 😀

This was the 5ft 4”. I bought it just for travel and I am really impressed with how it handled everything.

Thanks. Definitely take the wing gear on your next visit.

Thanks

Thanks Dan. Been a while since I have posted a video but really glad I took the camera on holiday. This was the axis 980. This is my favourite foil at the moment. I do have a 999 but find it hard to not go out on the 980.

I’m back in the summer and hired an f one CWC 7m from you for a couple of days this time around. It looked almost new and was a very easy process. I’ll be back to your store in the summer 👍

I do need to put more videos together. I have been so busy lately that I just have time to get on the water but no time to edit footage. Hopefully that will change soon. Good luck with your foiling journey. It is so much fun. Just stick at it and you will be rewarded 👍

This is a 4x3. Not too bad in the peak of summer in the North Sea.

@@jamesdixon2219 Ah yes, I never checked the date, this just came into my feed the other day. Kudos, great video. Keep 'em coming....

This was the first time I had used the 3m despite owning it for for a year. I imagine I would need at least 25 knots at my weight (90kg) and skill.