# Build, Repair & Mod **URL:** https://foil.zone/c/build-repair-mod/41.md [Latest](https://foil.zone/latest.md) · [Categories](https://foil.zone/categories.md) · [Tags](https://foil.zone/tags.md) --- ## [About the Build, Repair & Mod category](https://foil.zone/t/about-the-build-repair-mod-category/10326)
**Author:** [@pacificmeister](https://foil.zone/u/pacificmeister)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/about-the-build-repair-mod-category/10326 "2025-08-13T22:21:43Z")
This is the place for exchanging best practices about building, repairing and modifying your foils and boards. Composites & more… --- ## [Going down a rabbit hole - Parametric foil design and printable molds in Onshape](https://foil.zone/t/going-down-a-rabbit-hole-parametric-foil-design-and-printable-molds-in-onshape/27227)
**Author:** [@Jb69](https://foil.zone/u/Jb69)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/going-down-a-rabbit-hole-parametric-foil-design-and-printable-molds-in-onshape/27227 "2026-09-26T09:37:48Z")
One caveat before any of it: I know nothing about building a foil. I’ve never laid one up, I’ve never printed a mold, and I’ve only ridden the ones I bought. So read everything below as a modelling exercise by someone wh… --- ## [DIY eFoil Build – From a Block of Foam to a Flying Board](https://foil.zone/t/diy-efoil-build-from-a-block-of-foam-to-a-flying-board/26861)
**Author:** [@crivenco](https://foil.zone/u/crivenco)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/diy-efoil-build-from-a-block-of-foam-to-a-flying-board/26861 "2026-09-25T08:37:53Z")
Hi everyone! After spending countless hours reading build logs here, I finally decided it’s time to share my own project. This is my first DIY eFoil, and instead of buying a complete kit, I wanted to build as much as p… --- ## [Duotone cheat build waist assist](https://foil.zone/t/duotone-cheat-build-waist-assist/26715)
**Author:** [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/duotone-cheat-build-waist-assist/26715 "2026-09-24T20:48:18Z")
So I decided in order to speed up a waist assist build, id buy the duotone harness and assist box. Really glad I did as the quality is fantastic and and it’s incredibly comfortable. This is what comes with it: D… --- ## [Waveshark board apk and unlock](https://foil.zone/t/waveshark-board-apk-and-unlock/21573)
**Author:** [@Filo](https://foil.zone/u/Filo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:27am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/waveshark-board-apk-and-unlock/21573 "2026-09-23T08:27:17Z")
Hello all, I’ve just found a deal near me and iv’e bought a used Waveshark jetboard, the issue is that it requires an app and an activation procedure, and Waveshark is now out of business and site is down and i can’t ev… --- ## [Tow boogie general design](https://foil.zone/t/tow-boogie-general-design/20560)
**Author:** [@Etiennebzh](https://foil.zone/u/Etiennebzh)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/tow-boogie-general-design/20560 "2026-09-23T07:46:03Z")
Hi everyone, Regarding the interest of dual motor tow boogie, I create a new topic to gather knowledge, pictures, measurements about general design outside electronics. Thanks @ludwig\_bre from Bremote to allow us diffe… --- ## [Three-Blade Folding Prop Experiment](https://foil.zone/t/three-blade-folding-prop-experiment/27182)
**Author:** [@Jb69](https://foil.zone/u/Jb69)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/three-blade-folding-prop-experiment/27182 "2026-09-23T07:01:37Z")
3D Printed Three-Blade Folding Prop Experiment One thing I’ve noticed on Foil Zone is that there doesn’t seem to be much experimentation with home-built three-bladed folding props, especially 3D printed ones. So I decid… --- ## [Keep your esc cool and dry](https://foil.zone/t/keep-your-esc-cool-and-dry/27183)
**Author:** [@mp105](https://foil.zone/u/mp105)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/keep-your-esc-cool-and-dry/27183 "2026-09-22T12:15:49Z")
I have been running this setup for a few weeks now and esc sits around 37 deg c. Esc is clamped to heat sink and heat sink is sealed into board with silicone gasket. --- ## [Waist belt DIY with sewing machine?](https://foil.zone/t/waist-belt-diy-with-sewing-machine/27215)
**Author:** [@poloswindsurf](https://foil.zone/u/poloswindsurf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/waist-belt-diy-with-sewing-machine/27215 "2026-09-21T18:45:12Z")
Hi, I’m not happy with the foil-assist belts : they’re too flexible, or too heavy (like Dutotone). Have you ever tried making your own belt using nylon webbing and EVA foam? Do you need a heavy duty sewing machine for … --- ## [7Larky SL04 Repair](https://foil.zone/t/7larky-sl04-repair/27216)
**Author:** [@covert](https://foil.zone/u/covert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/7larky-sl04-repair/27216 "2026-09-21T05:11:31Z")
Hi all. I’m new here. I’m a Kiteboarder but only foiled behind a Jetski trying to learn the foil. 7Larky came up at a good price for a person like me with my set of skills. I got a new to me 7Larky SL04. Couldn’t get t… --- ## [Progcard32 shows warning sign. What to do?](https://foil.zone/t/progcard32-shows-warning-sign-what-to-do/27200)
**Author:** [@RolfB](https://foil.zone/u/RolfB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/progcard32-shows-warning-sign-what-to-do/27200 "2026-09-20T21:05:20Z")
Hi all, During a session my motor phase cables came loose underwater. After the session I repaired the cables using solder seal connectors. However, now the motor runs erratically — it shocks and stutters instead of run… --- ## [Waist belt Assist 12s1p](https://foil.zone/t/waist-belt-assist-12s1p/27119)
**Author:** [@s9tim](https://foil.zone/u/s9tim)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/waist-belt-assist-12s1p/27119 "2026-09-19T12:31:48Z")
I have been wanting to create a lighter waist belt assist with a smaller size box. I found some of the newer 21700 cells have made this possible while still getting a decent runtime. Using Linkdata 65p cells I made a 12… --- ## [Was about to buy Foil Drive when](https://foil.zone/t/was-about-to-buy-foil-drive-when/26845)
**Author:** [@mekanism](https://foil.zone/u/mekanism)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:02am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/was-about-to-buy-foil-drive-when/26845 "2026-09-19T07:02:51Z")
So I was in Maui last Sunday and rolled up to Kanaha after just arriving from the airport. I was was a bit surprised to see Kai Lenny in the parking lot loading up his gear into a truck when I said hi and introduced mys… --- ## [Light assist Season 3](https://foil.zone/t/light-assist-season-3/24787)
**Author:** [@Bzhwindtalker](https://foil.zone/u/Bzhwindtalker)\ **Replies:** 358\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/light-assist-season-3/24787 "2026-09-18T22:50:26Z")
Hey all, here is the topic for season 3 developpement of light assist system. Season 1 was when I sarted to foil, after trying a GONG wingfoil starter pack during the summer. The Assist setup was a camdenboss 321, with… --- ## [Glass-In Foil Assist](https://foil.zone/t/glass-in-foil-assist/27067)
**Author:** [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/glass-in-foil-assist/27067 "2026-09-18T16:48:59Z")
±5 years ago I came up with an idea in my head and wanted to take it commercial. But with many of my projects, I printed prototypes and kept making different iterations and ultimately with my perfectionist mindset never … --- ## [Looking for STL-3 prongs motor waterproof connector](https://foil.zone/t/looking-for-stl-3-prongs-motor-waterproof-connector/27203)
**Author:** [@Venxxxxx](https://foil.zone/u/Venxxxxx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/looking-for-stl-3-prongs-motor-waterproof-connector/27203 "2026-09-18T15:18:46Z")
Saw it once on a post here. Anyone share the 3 prong waterproof bullet motor connector STL? I’m building a board with external waterproof mini controller. Thanks much --- ## [Found "waterjet" on makerworld for 65161](https://foil.zone/t/found-waterjet-on-makerworld-for-65161/25043)
**Author:** [@Alvestjo](https://foil.zone/u/Alvestjo)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/found-waterjet-on-makerworld-for-65161/25043 "2026-09-16T15:23:04Z")
Hi, I found this prop and duct for 65161 on Makerworld: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1826480-ducted-fan-for-flipsky-65161-motor#profileId-1949989 Looks kind of like an “waterjet” design. I do not know the desig… --- ## [Starting my first efoil project need advice!?](https://foil.zone/t/starting-my-first-efoil-project-need-advice/26883)
**Author:** [@Smokey](https://foil.zone/u/Smokey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/starting-my-first-efoil-project-need-advice/26883 "2026-09-16T14:35:35Z")
So I’m about to go and order a bunch of parts and I figured I should run by my parts list with you guys to see if I buying the better product for my needs. I’ve been reading a lot here over the years and it can be overwh… --- ## [Waydoo Battery tear down and rebuild](https://foil.zone/t/waydoo-battery-tear-down-and-rebuild/25310)
**Author:** [@Mikstew](https://foil.zone/u/Mikstew)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/waydoo-battery-tear-down-and-rebuild/25310 "2026-09-16T02:09:12Z")
I had a waydoo battery go bad on me. The symptoms were that the charger was flashing purple or blue and the battery wouldn’t charge. So I did the unthinkable and tore it down. The whole thing was filled with epoxy, a Pr… --- ## [FD V3 Remote Testing](https://foil.zone/t/fd-v3-remote-testing/27188)
**Author:** [@ugeni](https://foil.zone/u/ugeni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/fd-v3-remote-testing/27188 "2026-09-15T21:04:18Z")
Some info that might be useful for others. I have been using the Maytech remote for my diy efoil for a few years, and was never happy with it primarily due to how hard the screen is to read in bright daylight, so have b… --- ## [6384 and VESC for foil assist](https://foil.zone/t/6384-and-vesc-for-foil-assist/24975)
**Author:** [@StefanG](https://foil.zone/u/StefanG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/6384-and-vesc-for-foil-assist/24975 "2026-09-15T02:49:56Z")
Hi, I want to use the Mini V6.8 ESC from flipsky (Software Version 5.02) together with a 6384 motor for foil assist. The problem: When using current mode, the motor spins up to max RPM at low throttle when in air. In… --- ## [Anyone used the Sequre 14130 ESC?](https://foil.zone/t/anyone-used-the-sequre-14130-esc/27112)
**Author:** [@thuffam](https://foil.zone/u/thuffam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:46am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/anyone-used-the-sequre-14130-esc/27112 "2026-09-15T02:46:23Z")
Looking for a replacement ESC/VESC for my waist foil assist. My new Flipsky Mini FSESC v6.8 is useless worked once then gutless ever since - no idea why - suspect it fried itself (even though no faults in VESC tool and… --- ## [Another cheap 6384 built (599€)](https://foil.zone/t/another-cheap-6384-built-599/22347)
**Author:** [@Petr](https://foil.zone/u/Petr)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/another-cheap-6384-built-599/22347 "2026-09-14T20:20:09Z")
Hi everybody, I got cheap a 1080 f-one skate wing. So I fixed all the damage what it had, bought a 65mm aluminium mast and builded a carbon board for kitesurfing out of it. Unfortunately I did not really make it riding … --- ## [Bringing a Dead Takuma Cruiser V1 Back to Life](https://foil.zone/t/bringing-a-dead-takuma-cruiser-v1-back-to-life/27157)
**Author:** [@Jb69](https://foil.zone/u/Jb69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bringing-a-dead-takuma-cruiser-v1-back-to-life/27157 "2026-09-14T11:07:56Z")
I bought an old Takuma Cruiser V1 knowing the original remote had been drowned and was dead. That left a fairly obvious question: was it just the remote, or was there more wrong with it? The board itself was complete. B… --- ## [DIY 6384 Foil Drive Assist from South Germany](https://foil.zone/t/diy-6384-foil-drive-assist-from-south-germany/19307)
**Author:** [@hangloose](https://foil.zone/u/hangloose)\ **Replies:** 450\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/diy-6384-foil-drive-assist-from-south-germany/19307 "2026-09-12T20:25:09Z")
Hello everyone. My name is Markus and I am 43 years old. I live in the south of Germany, BlackForrest. I’ve been kitesurfing since 2004. This year I’m also traveling with a kite foil board. First of all, many thanks… --- ## ["CBar" for tow-in](https://foil.zone/t/cbar-for-tow-in/25074)
**Author:** [@Youpi](https://foil.zone/u/Youpi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/cbar-for-tow-in/25074 "2025-10-02T10:49:03Z")
I designed a quick adapter to try using a surf foil for tow-in. The Cbar should bring the tow point closer to the prop axis, while also helping keep the board pressed down on the water. I did a quick test yesterday, an… --- ## [Does a flip sky vx3 pro receiver have any lights when working?](https://foil.zone/t/does-a-flip-sky-vx3-pro-receiver-have-any-lights-when-working/27162)
**Author:** [@ksrf](https://foil.zone/u/ksrf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/does-a-flip-sky-vx3-pro-receiver-have-any-lights-when-working/27162 "2026-09-10T19:38:57Z")
I finally got my setup working and in the water yesterday and it had looked like my battery had died very quickly. After charging and plugging everything back in the remote won’t pair. It turns on and the motor beeps w… --- ## [Tow Boogie V2.0](https://foil.zone/t/tow-boogie-v2-0/27041)
**Author:** [@Jan12](https://foil.zone/u/Jan12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/tow-boogie-v2-0/27041 "2026-09-10T14:46:49Z")
Working on a new version for my tow boogie. Currently cutting the foam. New goal is to make it easy to set up and assemble. I would not compain if it also turns out to be more stable. --- ## [New DIY board design](https://foil.zone/t/new-diy-board-design/20500)
**Author:** [@TheGremlin](https://foil.zone/u/TheGremlin)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-diy-board-design/20500 "2026-09-10T14:17:55Z")
Hey guys, I’m in the process of designing a board that is roughly based on the 4’9" Lift board. I’m getting stuck on designing the interface between the board and the mast. From what I’ve seen, people generally use turt… --- ## [VX3 repair/ maintenance - helpful info](https://foil.zone/t/vx3-repair-maintenance-helpful-info/19897)
**Author:** [@Strongarm](https://foil.zone/u/Strongarm)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/vx3-repair-maintenance-helpful-info/19897 "2026-09-10T10:15:11Z")
I’ve had a VX3 remote for over 12 months, it has been working ok, throttle response isn’t that great but it works fine for most applications. I set it up as a temporary Remote for a Boogie for a friend while i wait for … [Next page](https://foil.zone/c/build-repair-mod/41.md?page=1)