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So whether you’re dubious about this concept or you really see it working for you …its innovative !
E-foils are great …but the whole unit is heavy and after your battery is run flat …you cant exactly use the board for anything else
Enter the Foil Assist concept of Foil Drive retro-fit electric paddle assistance kit for your existing hydrofoil surf board gear!
NEW v2 paddle mount works for both Natural or Goofy Stance Paddlers
Click here to see a Youtube movie - NEW V2 paddle mount
The Assist Plus is just as the name suggests, everything the foiling world has come to love about the original Assist, PLUS a little bit more! It's the performance model with all the bells and whistles. More power, more torque, greater efficiency, longer run times, and new user-selectable functions.
With the increased thrust and efficiency along with a 37% larger battery, the Assist Plus is perfect for heavier riders needing more power, learners, or those wanting longer sessions. The Assist Plus can be used for flatwater foiling, however, please see the additional info below for more on this!
INCLUDED IN YOUR KIT
- Foil Drive Assist Plus with stubbie cooler prop protector
- Folding Propellers
- Motor pod with custom mast profile
- Waterproof electronics box
- Foil Drive Assist PLUS v2 Standard 12ah 28.8v Battery (small batteries can be pre - ordered)
- Wireless throttle controller
- NEW v2 paddle mount (suits both Natural and Goofy paddlers) and wrist floaty
- 110-240v Battery Charger (AU or US Plug - Please make a note if you'd like a US Plug, orders are sent with AU plugs to everywhere except the US) with Lipo Safe Charge/Storage bag
- Wireless induction charger for controller
- 3M Dual Lock adhesive fasteners for mounting electronics box to board
- 3M adhesive-backed Board Cable Guide for securing the motor wire to board
- Mast Cable Guide for securing the motor cable to trailing edge of mast. For low mounting of the motor for e-foiling, you will require additional mast cable guides available here.
- M3 x 2.5mm hex driver
- Spare folding propeller blades (x2) Note: If upgrading to Alloy props, spare props aren't included
- Spare bolts (inside driver handle)
- Reusable zip tie
Foil Drive Assist Plus is not designed to be used on a Prone or Tow style, low volume Foil Boards. Due to the wireless connection, the box must remain above the waterline during usage.
Please check through the mast compatibility table in the product images to make sure you choose the right pod for your mast, if it’s not listed, send your request to support@ foildrive.com!
Install weight: 3.7kg
Operating Voltage: 28-32v
Max Thrust: 24.5kg
Runtime: 30min-3hrs depending on throttle usage and other variables (Surf Session 2-3hrs appx.)
Recharge time: Appx. 2hrs
Install time: 10mins
Warranty and Support
Foil Drive products come standard with an Australian 1-year manufacturer's warranty against defects. - https://help.foildrive.com/en-
We offer personal support and guidance with every Foil Drive purchase via [email protected] and will endeavor to get you back on the water as fast as possible should any issues happen to arise. Hydrofoil store and SUP Hut hold a extensive set of spares
We offer a full range of spare parts and where practical and sensible to do so, we will always repair your system over forcing full replacement of the kit.
eFoiling with the Assist Plus
With the increased thrust and efficiency along with a 37% larger battery, the Assist Plus can also be used when learning to foil and can be used to cruise around on flat water, so long as the appropriate size front wing is selected for the rider's weight.
If you plan to E-foil your Assist PLUS, you will need to measure the additional length you would like to be able to mount your pod low down the mast. Give us the overall longest measurement you want to be able to use. The excess cable can then be tied up at the back of the box when using the pod in a higher position.
It's important to remember the intended purpose of the Foil Drive is an assistance motor, not a full-time e-foil. To be able to produce a system at this size, weight, and cost does limit the system's maximum speed. Flat water foiling with a high load above 90% throttle consistently is not recommended.
The intended uses are:
SUP Surfing | Down Winding | Wing Dinging.
Key benefits
- Wing ding riders are using their Foil Drive Assist on low wind days where there isn't enough power in the wing to get their board out of the water but there is enough to keep on foil. Using the controller on the included wrist lanyard, use full power to get up on foil, then wing ding as usual.
- Down wind riders are loving motoring/paddling that bit further offshore to line up longer runs! With added thrust you can run smaller, faster wings and link sections, resulting in longer rides. If the conditions change, you’ve also got the added of peace of mind knowing you don't have to manually paddle all the way back to shore.
Foil Drive Assist is not designed to be used on a low volume Prone or Tow style, low volume Foil Boards (but check youtube !!)
Due to the wireless connection, the box must remain above the waterline during useage Therefore SUP and Wing Boards are much better suited.
Due to the size, commercial airlines will not allow you to travel by air with the Foil Drive Assist Plus battery.
Please keep this in mind when selecting your final order destination and with any future travels. If unsure, please contact your airline or reach out to us with any questions.
PLEASE INDICATE
MAST POD TYPE ?
MOTOR CABLE LENGTH ?
Custom cable length options are not in stock
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