One Month In... Foil Drive Gen2... Small Board Attempt

[@bdwelle43]

I was just wondering about this sort of rig today, great to see that it works! Seems like it could be a good way to learn to pump foil where I live & also add a safety factor for return vs swimming…

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

You bet!

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

It’s an awesome little contraption.

[@ericivy9979]

Sir, I didn't think anyone was crazy enough to try this. Up to this point in time, I've only wondered if it was possible. I have the same board and a gen 2 foil drive. Looks like you've given me a whole new area of foiling to explore. Thank you!

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

Been using it quite a bit and getting up has gotten a lot easier.

[@FOILING-ITALY]

Fantastic that's inspired me to try my 34 liter board now ,, ive been learning with FD on my 56 liter. Thanks

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

I think a 30L board would be the perfect size. Guess I need to go out and buy one.

[@FOILING-ITALY]

@@lakechamplainkitenwing you can never have enough boards !.. just get them all the same colour so the wife does not notice

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

@@FOILING-ITALY BRILLIANT!!!!

[@stefanfuhrmann-wt3zd]

Inspiring! As you were talking about a 30l Board. Today I tried my old Kite Foil Board(Duotone Pace), 29.9l, 18.5", 4'10" with Foildrive. Frontwing Duotone Whizz 1000cm. 82kg weight. It almost starts better than my 45l Prone/Wing Board 4'6". The big difference is the rocker. I guess it's true what the guys from Foildrive say: length beats volume. Let's add, less rocker beats volume and maybe some inches length 😅. The nose of the Board is a bit wider, which makes it easier not to sink the nose while accelerating. It's amazing finding old boards that work well with Foildrive. Even Kitefoil Boards🎉. Enjoy your Lake withFoildrive. I do the same at Lake Garda👋.

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

Agreed. Unfortunately, I go from a 60L down to a 12L. Definitely need to get something in between.

[@dylandobbyn6308]

My 28L felt like riding a tablesaw. Missed my front foot placement and my leg swept under the board, just missing the prop. Just making sure you know the dealio :) Exploring Champlain this week if you want to sesh.

[@vim55k]

Great that you show real life attempts

[@dcxo88]

Great vid. Can you provide any lessons learned or insight, eg foot placement, balance tricks/tips?

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

Thanks! Thoroughly enjoying this little device! For starters, it’s much better to use a board designed for this use instead of one like in this video. 2nd, train your trigger finger to work independently of the rest of your body. 3rd, place your fingers as close to your knees as you can when going to stand up. 4th, really overemphasize the amount of weight you put towards the front of the board. 5th, use the minimal amount of power (just what you need, no more). 6th, try it under ideal conditions (those suited to your ability level). 7th, watch all of the gen2 videos. Extremely educational and helpful. Have fun!!!

[@dcxo88]

@@lakechamplainkitenwing excellent advice! thank you

[@joseluizfranklin]

Great! will buy a FD to use with my F-One Jam 1600 and 13L Ensis pumpfoil board. Do you dockstart and pump Axis 1300? I learned dockstart and pump with PNG1150

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

I've never tried dock starting. Maybe next year. :)

[@martinomovies]

Incredible

[@lakechamplainkitenwing]

🙏🙏🙏