Surfing My Homemade Electric Surfboard - PART 2

The electric surfboard did not catch fire. Ha, you doubters! I have new stronger and better motors on the way right now! Look forward for PART 3!
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[@hacksmith]

Finally got around to watching this! So much fun! Looking forwards to seeing part 3! My Silver Surfer video drops tomorrow -- I cheated though, mostly pre-purchased parts/system! It's so much fun. Wish we could race!

[@MrFormenis]

haha was about to link your video to Simon ! :D as soon as a i saw your video i thought about simon (BTW Simon this is the video the hacksmith is talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGqvhIt5ZadpZ9U )

[@bruh4964]

I love your videos! Look in your comments, You’ll see me in there

[@rubenstenlund]

@@bruh4964 B R U H

[@lollol-ob7cb]

A cool project would be making a drone to do waterskiing with

[@tacticalbigfoot4256]

lol thats been done with a helicopter

[@SaltyMcBoatFace]

waterskiing requires allot of speed , would be very difficult to get a drone to pull someone with that much momentum to overcome the drag of the water

[@dauntlessfpv]

Rctestflight did that. Search drone surfing!

[@tacticalbigfoot4256]

yah and a drone that would pull some one would be over 55 lbs it wouldn't be a drone anymore that would be narly tho

[@dauntlessfpv]

lit wolf look it up

[@knoxieman]

Love this and love your tenacity, so easy to throw the towel in on projects when you have sunk pots of cash in to them and they still dont work, well done young man you are an inspiration to us all, thank you.

[@engineer0239]

Incredible. I'm speachless. Next step: hydrofoils

[@wakestore]

eFoil would be great!

[@NN1Ckl.]

With those new motors, it should fly damn near fly without foils 😅

[@Yellowshock]

Awesome engineering. To think these go for 18k usd! +1 for hydrofoils!

[@skyescottcioffi7519]

+1 for hydrofoil! Was thinking same! :)

[@abundantharmony]

@@NN1Ckl. The problem is keeping the intakes in the water.

[@Mark_5150]

If there is one thing I've learned, its to never total up how much you've spent on a project! Awesome project, great video as usual.

[@jessevvilsteren]

Yeah the project is fun until you realize how much u actually spend on it.... Sometimes it's Beter just to have fun with it instead of wanting to know what that fun costs

[@abundantharmony]

He didn't spend a dime.

[@chutzpah3921]

As someone who has learned first hand through all of these kind of expensive problems in my own projects, respect!

[@UrbanMiningWithGearHead]

Dude is SICK! And serious. Not just building to his heart, but doing so in shorts in 50-60 degree weather! And an awesome build too! Thx for info!

[@ffrreeddyy123456]

You’re doing so much awesome engineering and I hope a ton of people will support it. I wish I could make stuff like this.

[@JamesBeaucoup]

so the middle fin is pretty important, otherwise its way easier to catch an edge and flip, and that could be an issue, because the other thing that would help the speed would be standing a bit more forward on the board so it sits flatter in the water. it might be slightly less stable, but you'll need way less power to go fast

[@tiaan1587]

Absolutely love you're vids,you are the reason i want to get started with 3D printing and designing

[@samuellarouche1491]

Yea but 3D printing is not everything

[@jon9947]

I hope this isnt taken the wrong way... but I dont understand how anyone who watches him dosnt have a 3d printer yet. A good starter printer can be had for pretty cheap, and they are super easy to use. The only bad thing with 3d printing is it is a slippery slope. One printer quickly becomes two, then before you know it you have a small print farm. When the magic is gone from the small print farm you start eyeing the expensive toys, a cnc router. haha

[@wiebedraijer3320]

@ Jon , with 7! 3d printers in his basement! (And I have one also:)) I think he went past us a long time ago. The cost for this project is more in the hardware. And that blows my minde a bit. So.. without funding. Im just a watcher ....( and a fan!) and realy imprest about his fundings.

[@tiaan1587]

Jon yeah,i really wish i could buy my own but I'm still in school so getting the funds for one is a little difficult 😄

[@wiebedraijer3320]

@@tiaan1587 You could start drawing and designig stuff....That learning curf is way harder than buying and opperating a 3d printer! And we need more designers! Just a hint. ;)

[@moephat420]

Wow man I have been building my own diy electric mountain board for the last 2 year.. and been riding electric mountain boards for the last 8 years.. progressed from lead acid to lithium and this is going to be the next stage of my riding.. you have changed my life and can't wait to start this next project.. thank you so much for making this video wow...

[@empee5584]

Probably one of my all time favourite KZbin videos. You looked so happy and the board is awesome. Can't wait for part 3.

[@Ronaldopopkings]

Riding that thing looked sweet as f*ck. Hope you get some sort of sponsoring for future projects in the form of RC parts.

[@ewan12kd]

Absolutely insanely sick , coolest thing I've ever seen. Worth every penny bro

[@steffenbuettner4294]

Great job dude, this is the first DIY board that I’ve seen that actually moves!

[@courtneyb6154]

Been watching you go through the trial and error stages putting this bad boy together. CONGRATS on finally getting that baby up and running successfully!! Keep up the excellent work!!

[@finngpunkt7224]

06:07 - 06:27 I think he does not know the meaning of "Simp" xD

[@channeleverything3420]

all simps pee their pants... what do you mean?? XD

[@elertandrew]

Does he mean to say 'Wimp'?

[@bikespike4150]

...

[@maxgood5006]

Haha yeah I laughed when he said that

[@NoGufff]

'Simp' has been an abbreviation for 'simpleton' for over 200 years.

[@nielsmolendijk7073]

3000 dollars?? Jetsurf starts at 10 000 EURO’S so.... good job having the same fun and the satisfaction of building it yourself and saving over 7000 dollars

[@luca_sbll]

10k € is about 11 800$, so he saved even more than that. That is, if you don't count all the failed and broken components lol

[@MangoJr7]

Paulo De Oliveira, are you dumb? or just stupid?

[@ProtoMan137]

The thing is my budget gets really thin at something over 200€... Also if I see equal finished/commercial builds (of whatever) for a way higher price, I ask myself why I would even want that. Like I wouldn't have bought it anyways. Building it is a whole other story. Anyway, to sum it up: Building stuff is way fun, summing up the cost isn't.

[@nielsmolendijk7073]

Paulo De Oliveira hahaha😂 i am dieing laughing. This says so much about you ow my god!! I feel sorry for you man. Really sorry!!! LOL

[@finallyfunctional]

@@paulodeoliveira3368 that's a pretty dick way of saying that it costs a lot more money than you'd think to take something like this and make it into a commercial product. For others, if the BOM cost of this is $3k, then COGS (cost of good sold) will be higher, then for retail price multiply all that by at least 2.5.

[@FabioBaiano]

This thing looks so much fun! I want one also! About the waterproofing, you will need a proper gasket to achieve it! If possible, you can redesign the box part with a channel for an o-ring that is compressed by the lid. You can embed the acrylic in the lid to retain the transparent look while having a better fit. And as a last tip, you should really check if the box is watertight before assembling it, 3D printed items are quite often water permeable. Good and I wish you a successful party 3!

[@stemtosternms4438]

Been watching Youngsters Jets since he started. Glad to see someone put them to use. Nice Job!!

[@KwadLife]

Build a Electric Hydrofoil man! THIS THING LOOKS INSANE!!!

[@40mick]

I'm going to rethink my life decision.....Priceless. Laughed so hard.

[@is2scooby]

Such a cool project! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking as well. What a beautiful part of the world!

[@gooniac33]

Thats very cool!! Nothing like putting together something and having it work as planned!! Love it!!

[@RickofEarthTV]

The most impressive part of this entire video isn’t the electric surfboard. It’s that you can get up on it and balance while holding the controller and GoPro stick going fast as *uck. I can’t chew bubble gum and walks at the same time

[@blackaporo5581]

You know that the video is going to be Epic when you get Montage 1 minute in the video

[@danwood1121]

I really enjoy all of the aquatic projects you've been doing, really cool builds!

[@salterclan]

Keep doing this! I love seeing the success you are having on a very difficult project.

[@PeterC408]

Awesome! Keep dreaming and keep surfing.

[@justonexone]

For the first part you defined me Keep dreaming The second part you lost me Keep surfing

[@NetSoma]

motors heat up, expand air in motor box, air escapes motor box, air cools down and creates a vacuum in motor box. sucks in any water surrounding it where it is not air tight. You need a positive pressure inside the motorbox somehow. keeps the water out.

[@andrewnevermind4902]

Great point.

[@cosimodomenicomancarella8229]

Plus what is very very visible,it's the amount of spray that motors and props produce. I think water gets in from the top not the bottom of the boxes. An aluminium complete sealed box, seated lower then the water line could solve the problem. It could desperd extra heat ,plus both props working both under water line would have better thrust,since moving hi flow water into water produces way more opposite thrust

[@ben150785]

With this, you could use a semi inflated balloon connected to the sealed box, the balloon can inflate and deflate and still keep water tight

[@zteaxon7787]

@@ben150785 What about heat sinks and epoxy?

[@Tethysmeer]

It's so much fun watching your channel.

[@yendortgone]

Yes, your vids are very enjoyable. I look forward to seeing them every week.

[@nibba7614]

> 5:04 > WUT Dude, awesome videos, keep doing!

[@peekpt]

You should make this a product, so people can attach to surfboards.

[@davidgray7907]

its similar things out like this not exactly but pretty close

[@harrisonbrown5560]

@@davidgray7907 where please tell me

[@keithcress1335]

Love your 'wake' board. Thanks for the ride.

[@got2kittys]

Electronics and wiring after assembling can be sprayed with clear lacquer spray. Curcuit boards especially, but all over, wiring connecters, even tight seams and screws in holes, can be protected from moisture. It's another layer, that doesnt get thick enough to cause overheating. Great board!

[@geniusaur]

Have you thought about dismantling the controller and covering the PCB in conformal coating or varnish? It's not designed to fully waterproof something but it would definitely be beneficial

[@sealyan78]

House everything in a pvc pipe and seal both ends with threaded caps. Also check out plasti dip, there are videos around teaching how to waterproof battery and electronic with plasti dip.

[@Motoxlight]

Applying conformal coating on the exposed electronic boards and everything will also help.

[@TheDeuceMcGoose]

As a surfer this made me smile way more than other boards. Nice job!

[@quantummath]

Dude that was amazing, more power to you. Enjoy the beautiful Sweden, I certainly miss my years in that fine land.

[@Mattxjax45]

You need to look into conformal coating and corrosion x for waterproofing along with other methods. Stop wasting time with (NON)water-proof boxes. Especially on a quad where weight is life.

[@timuel9820]

for the transmitter use mg chemicals conformal coating we use it on drones to waterproof them it should work

[@choschiba]

That looks and sounds like pure fun! I‘d love to try it. So cool.

[@misterblort]

Great! Looks awesome! For waterproofing the box, rubber is your friend. glue some sheets(neoprene) around the edges of the lid so when you close it the rubber gets squeezed between the lid and the box. That should almost guarantee a waterproof container or you could design the edges to have a ''tongue and groove'' system, that also keeps most of the water out. if you combine those 2 its should be impenetrable..

[@reargiro5102]

Listen, i know it sounds weird. In the Army we used condoms to make some electronic equipment dust and water proof. And it worked almost every time.

[@1ce0maicPlays]

F*ck yes, finally!! been waiting on this!!! good shit :)

[@merttoprakli9675]

Amazing project bro im here in this channel for almost 3 years that's one of the coolest project in here . I wish u have more wievers

[@acmemeatsmoke4865]

Pretty amazing. Also he's filming himself and controlling throttle with the other hand. Good on ya.

[@nickpotts5378]

Hey mate dunno if you’re going to see this but you want to get a maytech waterproof remote that’re made for e-foils. those mini 2.4s are great for esk8 but knowing their internals won’t last long in water. Cheers.

[@felixfoils7574]

Maytech is not good at all. Probably lasts for 1 month after usage. Poor quality. Just read about it on efoil.builders

[@enrichleangreth8480]

long time no see my idol why so long please do it more im waiting to like.

[@Hawk1966]

The shots you were able to get are spectacular. The 1st wide view drone view of you riding was really well done. Hope it all comes together in part 3!

[@MrCubflyer]

I really enjoy your vids you take on some very difficult and fun projects.

[@prathameshkalaskar9250]

Couplers, one of the most beautiful things on the planet earth

[@Arek_R.]

You need to switching to small EV electronics, hobby electronics are not for the things you do. Most important one is to switch to VESC.

[@hanswangnstvold435]

i dont think a vesc is that more expensive than 2 high en hobby esc's tbh, def worth it!

[@z4msupreme55]

A vesc would be really good. Especially the vesc 6

[@Lipnoxy]

I dont know what yall are talking But I agree

[@fpvnafret]

You keep me inspire !!! Love your proyects

[@reddevilsuperstar]

You are a very talented and ambitious guy, whatever you do don’t quite and you will go very far.

[@kemikao]

This is epic! Next step: Drone surfing - like kite surfing, but with a drone instead of a kite :-p

[@ThisGalaxyCat]

Now make a drone that strong enough to hold you up

[@masterd4712]

Hey man great videos. It's like my 10th time watching this episode. I can't wait for the upcoming update. I am checking everyday for part 3, come on man keep up the great work. RESPECT.

[@coreymac2381]

That is so cool. I want one. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@MrCresc]

Wonderful job mate... i made a tutorial on how make a water board with a trolling motor and a plastic board 😂

[@ringoton]

You should make your own RC Receiver/transmitter. I recently built my own, using a ESP32 microcontroller and 3D printed housing. Otherwise, great video :)

[@freeheeler09]

That looks like so much fun!

[@timmxnut]

One of your best videos, keep up the work!

[@mistercohaagen]

This kit needs to be put into a backpack or something, and some weird looking jetski-boots.

[@Tenmmo]

6:25 “simp”????? Lol

[@finallyfunctional]

You're an inspiration dude. Your projects are always awesome and your editing is top notch! I'm excited to see part 3 but can definitely wait until you get your finances settled.

[@philipfinney8345]

Wow---your perseverance is commendable , and was not in Vain, Great Job!

[@pierrejeanes]

An easy and cheap way to waterproof: instead of sealing the entire box just put silicone sealant on the electronics, (ie open the motor controller and fill it with sealant Botha sides of the circuit

[@smartronics4284]

1. not silicone but epoxy 2. it would get way too hot

[@integza]

I know he is scared in the beginning of the video because he can't even English

[@Noah_Bisch]

Can you??? LOL

[@spookydonkey2195]

🤣

[@Lipnoxy]

@@Noah_Bisch thats the joke

[@d0fabur5st82]

When your so scared you start screaming in your native language

[@michaeltoro-mendez1664]

Absolutely love your content! This is super cool in all honesty!

[@flyingark173]

Great video, good luck!! Looking forward to next video! You definitely looked like you were going as fast as anyone surfing, it must have been a blast!

[@DIYjetboards]

First off dude buy a pelican box for your electronics, put the esc’s in it and run longer phase wires to the motors . You can still water cool the esc’s with thru hull fittings and silicone tubing . The water does not hurt the brushless motors those Turnigy motors are junk. I hope your impellers hold up longer than mine did. I bought 2 drives from Mark when the first impeller broke mark replaced it. Last week both of the impellers broke. I’m 230 lbs and the board and batteries kick total weight up to 280/290lbs so it’s too much load on all. The plastic parts. You may get longer life but they will break. Good luck with follow up from mark. I can’t get a reply from him so the $2000 I spent on this project is wasted without the manufacturer fixing this design flaw. I’ll be posting a video on my channel of the damage to my youngster jet pumps. I recommend MHZ pumps I have several and none have failed like marks and they always respond.

[@proz71ful19]

Max amp batteries and very overrated.. just saying, don’t waste your money

[@Coltography]

My jaw dropped at the speed, what an epic project. Can't wait for part 3!!

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Pure Adrenalin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, well dude, well done, your enthusiasm while riding is so contagious, hehehehehehehe loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [From Sydney Australia]

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

Those RC toy surfers have a water cooling circuit for the motor. I love your vlog and your enthusiasm. Keep it going. 👍

[@kevinkev1530]

Ur awesome dude , keep up the good work!!!!!!! Can't wait for part 3

[@Klavkjir]

What a succes!! Just love your projects. You kept us waiting this time tho. Keep on the good work, bud!

[@shadow6958]

That looks so fun. Props for putting the real content at the beginning of the video and not click baiting us into a long drawn-out video with 5 seconds of riding at the end.

[@AndyB1812]

Exceptional creation!!! GENIUS!

[@billbarndt741]

You are my freakin hero! I wish i was as creative as you. Keep doing what you are doing. You are going to be hugely successful!!!

[@YK-eu9yy]

keep the good work going mate! well done ! looks awesome! cant wait for part3

[@craigmonteforte1478]

I am quite impressed as I’ve been a jet propulsion fan ,rider, and owner since the late 1970s upgrading and buying new machines untill the late 1990s

[@ffrreeddyy123456]

Brilliant!!!! This is so amazing!

[@rcworxshop]

AWESOME MATEY, absolutely love this might have to look in to something similar myself, keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@unusualcomment9731]

That's insane! Great work!

[@mistersicko2666]

great project. cant wait for V3

[@jfratis9081]

Nicely done. I'm a former surfboard shaper living on the north shore of Oahu. Shape of the board is everything. I don't mind your externally mounted hardware because all of the professional jet boards I see compromise the overall shape of the board by trying to hide it internally. Turning is key. A lot of videos only show the craft going straight and at full speed. The board needs to be able to turn and be fun to ride even at slower speeds. Once you get it ironed out then move to a solid fiberglass board with an even better shape. keep pushing.

[@renahn90]

Nice project! Congratulations! Greetings from Brazil!

[@JetSurfingNation]

Great stuff and inspiring project, keep riding!

[@yeungkakin]

Cool project! Looking forward for further news.

[@amadahita2073]

Ahhhh so good i want rn ahhh amazing waves gotta keep myself over I always watch amazed riding the heavy waves with heavy music like *Delta Parole* or with relaxing music videos in background.

[@treyking2889]

Well I started watching looking for ideas for a project I'm working on, but after I watched parts 1-3 I said funk it and subscribed. Fun and interesting channel.

[@caseyschwichtenberg1055]

Awesome stuff man! Love seeing it

[@pwnyo161]

50mph is fast as!!! Jetskis hit that and its amazing. Dude your on the future track keep ripping

[@pwnyo161]

@Pandacat 666 I understand. I have a 550 2 stroke that will do 36mph. Very impressive to see an electric board do the same. Also have a race ski 800 2 stroke that will do 53mph.

[@johnmalaihollo]

This looks sooooo much fun!!!!!!!!

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Some of the best content on KZbin. Love it man. Good job.

[@keymaster2108]

Nice result. I like to be very thoughtful when waterproofing. A technique you can use is adding positive pressure also you could use the water build up as the switch. This is a band aid option that would still make sense as a backup when your FINAL setup is going. Another thing you could try is a substance that will make expansion when in contact with moisture. Good luck. 1 more idea. Before going on the water test box with negative pressure or positive but be very careful. After seal box and dry add more sealant and then add vacuum ;)

[@kainatticus]

Well done dude this is just so awesome!