Foil Surfing Tips | Foil Drive Masterclass Series

[@mallyster]

These Masterclass are great for showing me how to get the most out of my FoilDrive & my board/foil setups.

[@aquilesmasdmd]

Quick tip. When walking out with your board. Grab the tail by the handle and lift when the wave comes at you and drive the nose down when the wave come at you. It drives the board under so it does not pop up and accidentally hit you in the face. When the board pops up is when it’s most dangerous.

[@carlgunther5163]

great vid guys. awesome instructions from a 95 kg light weight - like me.

[@billyhill5800]

Hey Paul & Crew.. Thanks heaps for all the tips and tricks for Foil Drive surfing - very cool..👍 I'm just exploring my options, and haven't really had the opportunity to discuss Foil Drive with anyone in my local area - the far south coast of NSW - I've only ever seen one guy using them, and he's having a bunch of fun! Anyway, it was awesome information from you guys 🙏 and with my birthday coming up very soon I might finally commit to the next stage of my foiling journey! Cheers.. Billy 🙂

[@foildrive]

Hey Billy! Glad you're having fun and happy birthday :D The NSW Foil Club is really welcoming, not so close by but a great crew if you're looking for some foil love! - Caitlyn

[@Bigd0gg]

Excellent foil vid Paul and really helped with having your mic clear as a bell during your session! Much thanks for the instructional FD.

[@Andp1980]

Extremely useful and professionally done. Thank you Paul!

[@conorprovan9435]

Great tips. Thanks for posting. This is the help I needed. You make it look easy. 😂

[@Knackerz]

So good watching this with a beer Friday night; really appreciate the honest detailed instruction!! The J-turn technique looks really useful!

[@foildrive]

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[@robsinHL]

This was a great one, thank you for the time and effort put in

[@anylength]

Great tutorial, thanks Paul. 😊🇦🇺

[@MACkiteboarding]

Looking good Paul! Excellent tips

[@haroldshim149]

Freaking awesome! Haven't been this stoked since learning to kite foil!!

[@foildrive]

Yeeehewww!!

[@mathewmacpherson857]

That was an excellent instructional video. If you weren't sold before you will be now...Will start saving my pennies. Thanks very much.

[@foildrive]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@bobbyb3268]

Great video, these masterclass videos are awesome! Appreciate the effort.

[@foildrive]

Thanks Bobby!

[@FOILING-ITALY]

perfect timing ,, our arrives next Wed ,, feel like a kid waiting for Christmas Day .. love what you guys have done ..

[@foildrive]

Did someone say Christmas in July!

[@stefanfuhrmann-wt3zd]

Great tutorial Paul! I've also just experienced in the last months in Morocco how great the J-turn works. May I add, that it is amazing also in bigger waves that would normally scare you. It kind of gets you going on waves in which you'd probably need towing in. I am using the J-turn now at Lake Garda on short wind chop to learn how to Downwind. Works great, since going straight you'd hit the chop in front of you and fall sooo many times😅..like I did. I like my 90cm mast very much in waves. Cheers Stefan

[@foildrive]

Awesome Stefan! It definitely transitions into a few different use cases, thanks for sharing your insight too!

[@alexandrerebelo2402]

Super tips !

[@jennasea91]

For a newby at FD that was helpful and relaxing too! I got a chuckle y your dismounts which are similar to mine 🙃 safe n smart 👍🏽

[@johnfield9805]

Great sequence and commenting - as always Paul moving ahead at lightspeed with Ben & yourself gift to the water warriors of the planet - BUZZ (aka Jack SURFOILZ)

[@foildrive]

Thanks mate!

[@mattstockton2433]

This was so good, thanks. I've been really torn between the tow boogie and the foil drive. Definitely looking like fd is the one...

[@foildrive]

Glad you've got enough information to choose between the two! They both have their place depending on where and how you ride, we find foil drive great as you;re contained to one craft rather than 2

[@floydrudolph321]

Thanks mate. Good to hear what your doing instead of annoying music. What are the specs your riding and setup cost. Thanks

[@rickd2154]

Great vid. Great to have live commentary. Can i ask why that kit is so light? The mast? Cheers

[@joseclaus9869]

amazing how light it is

[@Kimonha]

Wow! I just retired; this might be something to sink my teeth into. Thanks

[@widmarkeloo6812]

could you explain your thought's on the board's profomance? Thanks!!

[@scoty7392]

I was hoping to see more prone takeoff techniques and more info on how best to position the mast/box on the board so your feet don’t need to shift motor on/off. The J-turn was awesome…will have to try that. Great video! 🤙🏽

[@foildrive]

We've got a full gear setup overview Masterclass on the to-do list!

[@georgio59240]

thank you for this great video, can you tell me what your settings are for the foil drive and the control lever. THANKS

[@foildrive]

Just updated the specs in the description! Paul: 96kg Foil Drive: Assist MAX Battery: Power Battery Board: Jimmy Lewis Prototype Foil Drive Superfly 4'11x19.5 44L Foils: Code 850S Mast: NoLimitz 85cm Integrated Mast Motor Height: 20cm Propellers: Three Blade Propellers Power Settings: Maximum Power - 17% Boost for 10 seconds Total Time in Water (Note filming is not very efficient): 50 Minutes (20% battery leftover)

[@carlgunther5163]

how long did the battery last

[@foildrive]

50 Minutes total time in the water with 17% battery leftover. worth noting filming is very inefficient, you spend a lot of time circling back and zooming back out to the break to get as much footage as possible :)

[@carlgunther5163]

@@foildrive Do you move your feet much between motor foling and surf foiling?

[@Bigd0gg]

@@foildriveexcellent run time after watching all the back and forth!

[@jennydowdle9016]

Mister B ain’t got nothin on you mate… But no seriously good instructional presentation. THANK YOU

[@foildrive]

😆I'll be sure to pass this one on to Paul!

[@granthore90]

Thanks Paul, such a comprehensive clip. A couple of questions. 1. what did moving the box forward give you? The other thing what's the width of the JL 4'11" 44L

[@foildrive]

Typically, setting the box to the back is better. Moving it forward can generate more lift due to it's position but it dies require more technique and weight to keep the nose of the board down. Masterclass in this coming soon!

[@foildrive]

The board is a Jimmy Lewis custom! Board: Jimmy Lewis Prototype Foil Drive Superfly 4'11x19.5 44L

[@granthore90]

@@foildrive thank Paul

[@hugohiga5445]

Hey Paul, could you film a session with just takeoffs - standard and with the J-turn? Fun vid to watch. Thx

[@LiteTouchFilms]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Surfingpilotlife]

Great video! What width is that board?

[@foildrive]

It's a prototype Jimmy Lewis :) Board: Jimmy Lewis Prototype Foil Drive Superfly 4'11x19.5 44L

[@jsibleytube]

Please include pod height, mast height, (and your weight) in description.

[@foildrive]

Just updated the description, hope this helps! Paul: 96kg Foil Drive: Assist MAX Battery: Power Battery Board: Jimmy Lewis Prototype Foil Drive Superfly 4'11x19.5 44L Foils: Code 850S Mast: NoLimitz 85cm Integrated Mast Motor Height: 20cm Propellers: Three Blade Propellers Power Settings: Maximum Power - 17% Boost for 10 seconds Total Time in Water (Note filming is not very efficient): 50 Minutes (20% battery leftover)

[@widmarkeloo6812]

Hey Paul, any thoughts on the Axis Foil Drive 50L?

[@guillaumelimal7047]

Great vid, sorry to ask but why are you using a propeller ?

[@martialbougeat9981]

It's better with a 85 mast or 75 mast ?

[@entcomppf]

Hoping to get a foil drive for assisted Winging, take offs & offshore wind conditions making my Wing choice a little smaller. Would love to see some videos & tips on use in conjunction with Wingfoiling. Thanks guys the product looks awesome.

[@foildrive]

Thankyou! It's on the list for sure!

[@wingfoilmax]

Hey Paul! Great Video 👍 Can i ask which microphone you used on the water? Greetings from Germany, Max 🙋‍♂

[@mark.tipple]

It’s a Rode Wireless Go ii in a condo..uh latex pouch to waterproof

[@foildrive]

@mark.tipple we might have to do a video on this soon 🤣I don't know if KZbin will allow it!

[@peaplecreative]

Great video and narration, can I ask what mic set up your using Paul? Keep up the great work 👍

[@foildrive]

Hey, Caitlyn here! The microphone is a bit of a DIY job, it's a Rode Go3 inside a... latex pouch...

[@peaplecreative]

@@foildrive top notch DIY system if I don’t mind saying so myself…cheers Caitlyn

[@foildrive]

@@peaplecreative hahah thanks! If it works it works!

[@maxencesand5321]

Hello ! What motor position ? 15 or 20? Thx

[@foildrive]

20cm Integrated NoLimitz 85cm Mast

[@paddleboarddog]

People never talk about how rough shore break can be for getting a foil setup out on the water.

[@danegillett6306]

perfrect video explaing how and what to do , thourghly enjoyed it , but no where near as much as you did !! cheee yew , bet ya just turned and went straight back out eh.

[@Liennomis]

How much does a set up like this cost?

[@foildrive]

Depends a little on where in the world you are as boards in particular can vary in pricing due to shipping of such a large, delicate item. This particular setup of Pauls is a Foil Drive Assist MAX w/ Power Battery: foildrive.com.au/collections/foil-drive-assist-max-1/products/foil-drive-assist-max Foil Drive x NoLimitz Integrated Mast: foildrive.com.au/collections/mast-integrations/products/foil-drive-x-no-limitz-v2-integrated-mast Jimmy Lewis Superfly FD jimmylewis.com/product/superfly-fd/

[@westinevans9293]

Love it, but for 5500$ USD... Seems like ALOT. Been putting off buying one due to high price

[@foildrive]

We offer a premium, performance based product with top service and adaptability and the price reflects that. If we made it any cheaper we'd have to sacrifice part of our offering. If you can get your hands on a demo from a local dealer we'd recommend giving it a go :) We know our word is bias but plenty of reviews out there if you need your arm twisted!

[@pedrolang7495]

How are you all, I sincerely wish I was as happy as you, but unfortunately that is not the reality, I spent a lot of money to buy my latest generation Foil drive, and so far I have only had problems, I am very disappointed with this equipment.