# Props & Ducts **URL:** https://foil.zone/c/efoil-builders/props-ducts/9.md [Latest](https://foil.zone/latest.md) · [Categories](https://foil.zone/categories.md) · [Tags](https://foil.zone/tags.md) --- ## [About the Props & Ducts category](https://foil.zone/t/about-the-props-ducts-category/476)
**Author:** [@tylerclark](https://foil.zone/u/tylerclark)\ **Replies:** 0
Chat about propellers and ducts --- ## [Anyone made or willing to make a 3D printed tail cone file for Lift or Waydoo Flyer One yet that they are willing to share?](https://foil.zone/t/anyone-made-or-willing-to-make-a-3d-printed-tail-cone-file-for-lift-or-waydoo-flyer-one-yet-that-they-are-willing-to-share/11818)
**Author:** [@yojamey](https://foil.zone/u/yojamey)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/anyone-made-or-willing-to-make-a-3d-printed-tail-cone-file-for-lift-or-waydoo-flyer-one-yet-that-they-are-willing-to-share/11818 "2026-07-23T05:02:51Z")
Anyone made or willing to make a 3D printed tail cone file for Lift or Waydoo Flyer One yet that they are willing to share? https://liftfoils.com/lift-foils-questions-from-the-community Q. In what way is removing the p… --- ## [Propeller for Maytech 6579](https://foil.zone/t/propeller-for-maytech-6579/26529)
**Author:** [@iasen\_vak](https://foil.zone/u/iasen_vak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/propeller-for-maytech-6579/26529 "2026-06-06T19:53:22Z")
Hello everyone, for the last two days I’ve been playing and riding a foil powered by a Maytech 6579 motor in combination with a foldable propeller with stainless steel blades. I have the feeling that the motor is good,… --- ## [3D printing props - preparing and slicing](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printing-props-preparing-and-slicing/5476)
**Author:** [@PowerGlider](https://foil.zone/u/PowerGlider)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printing-props-preparing-and-slicing/5476 "2026-04-04T16:24:41Z")
Printing good props is an art, it is rather complicated. A prop will always have large amount of overhangs, you need to deal with it, support seems to be no good idea because it disturbs the surface. Your slicer needs t… --- ## [This is why I don’t feel that ducts add to safety](https://foil.zone/t/this-is-why-i-don-t-feel-that-ducts-add-to-safety/26136)
**Author:** [@Foilguy](https://foil.zone/u/Foilguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/this-is-why-i-don-t-feel-that-ducts-add-to-safety/26136 "2026-03-22T19:39:44Z")
--- ## [Prop design share](https://foil.zone/t/prop-design-share/5849)
**Author:** [@MaB](https://foil.zone/u/MaB)\ **Replies:** 387\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/prop-design-share/5849 "2025-12-15T06:30:51Z")
Hi folks, being the request for 3d printable prop always actual and maybe interesting either for newbies than seasoned Efoilers, why not to gather here some design for the community? Let’s start. I do design with Solid… --- ## [6384 3d printed propeller](https://foil.zone/t/6384-3d-printed-propeller/14624)
**Author:** [@marce002](https://foil.zone/u/marce002)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/6384-3d-printed-propeller/14624 "2025-09-01T11:55:23Z")
Can anyone share a 2 or 3 blade prop design/ STL for an 6384 outrunner? With tge 4 holes sligned… I will post results of its use / variations / plan to reinforce with epoxy… --- ## [65161 motor with basic guard STEP file](https://foil.zone/t/65161-motor-with-basic-guard-step-file/17516)
**Author:** [@Willy510](https://foil.zone/u/Willy510)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/65161-motor-with-basic-guard-step-file/17516 "2025-07-15T19:48:15Z")
I didn’t find a STEP file for a 65161 motor so here’s one I made if anyone needs one and a basic unfinished prop guard that is sized for a Flite propeller with a 142mm dia. All of the guards edges are square so you can p… --- ## [Folding propeller options](https://foil.zone/t/folding-propeller-options/9345)
**Author:** [@mIROn](https://foil.zone/u/mIROn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 9:34am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/folding-propeller-options/9345 "2025-03-23T09:34:09Z")
Anyone tried to create folding prop for Takuma and other board? Want to try on the new Takuma Carver…but so far can see only Lift folding props around --- ## [Post-print propeller processing](https://foil.zone/t/post-print-propeller-processing/4361)
**Author:** [@Manu](https://foil.zone/u/Manu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/post-print-propeller-processing/4361 "2024-08-28T12:03:46Z")
I was wondering what is the best treatment to give to a raw PETG printing propeller so that it is the most efficient in water…because normally a propeller must be well balanced? I found this site for RC boat propeller… … --- ## [Props for 6384/74 motors no shaft](https://foil.zone/t/props-for-6384-74-motors-no-shaft/15981)
**Author:** [@vib.dxb](https://foil.zone/u/vib.dxb)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/props-for-6384-74-motors-no-shaft/15981 "2024-06-14T18:48:54Z")
Dear All, anyone knows where we can get a profesional propeler for outrunner 6384/74 motors (so no shaft and 4 screws) . Indeed there is EML shop + 3d printed from design from this forum any other shops we can get ? th… --- ## [Parametric propeller design with Grasshopper and RHINO](https://foil.zone/t/parametric-propeller-design-with-grasshopper-and-rhino/17019)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/parametric-propeller-design-with-grasshopper-and-rhino/17019 "2024-06-12T21:10:59Z")
Many of us know the B-Series Propeller Generator. It is quite easy to generate a propeller. Isn’t it to simplified ? Are we missing something ? Is it worth going further especially on the blade airfoil section, chord… --- ## [Boat zero drag folding prop to learn from](https://foil.zone/t/boat-zero-drag-folding-prop-to-learn-from/20747)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/boat-zero-drag-folding-prop-to-learn-from/20747 "2024-05-29T13:57:21Z")
I cannot comment on the efficiency once open but, dragwise, there is obviously something to learn from when folded. Too bad, diameters start at 11.5in or 290mm. --- ## [Propellers and Ducts](https://foil.zone/t/propellers-and-ducts/38)
**Author:** [@pacificmeister](https://foil.zone/u/pacificmeister)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:48am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/propellers-and-ducts/38 "2024-05-29T06:48:13Z")
Let’s talk about propellers and ducts. Unless we have a jet, we need a duct for safety. I hope everyone agrees with me here. Duct is the “guard” around the propeller, also known as Kort Nozzles or Shroud. There is some … --- ## [Protective cover for the Flying rodeo 7 propeller and the Flipsky 65161 motor](https://foil.zone/t/protective-cover-for-the-flying-rodeo-7-propeller-and-the-flipsky-65161-motor/20360)
**Author:** [@zaja.cz](https://foil.zone/u/zaja.cz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 9:00am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/protective-cover-for-the-flying-rodeo-7-propeller-and-the-flipsky-65161-motor/20360 "2024-03-19T09:00:26Z")
hi guys, could someone please send me the program for 3D printing of the protective cover for the Flying rodeo 7 propeller and the Flipsky 65161 motor. Thank you very much. --- ## [FR folding prop](https://foil.zone/t/fr-folding-prop/16795)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Rodeo](https://foil.zone/u/Flying_Rodeo)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/fr-folding-prop/16795 "2024-02-03T13:13:16Z")
hello my Friends, i know how expensive it is to build a good EFOIL so I will go with minimum earnings and help you with a good price for FOLDI. i Help you and you help ME :slight\_smile: Normal price will be 299€ but … --- ## [New easyfoil prop](https://foil.zone/t/new-easyfoil-prop/14931)
**Author:** [@mystamo](https://foil.zone/u/mystamo)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-easyfoil-prop/14931 "2023-11-22T16:44:25Z")
Just got my easyfoil prop from eu. To Canada in a week. Bought a pair to try out on both my 100kv and 120kv setup. Mo --- ## [Help! Searching for STL file (or step,f3d) for folding prop maytech 6374 outrunner](https://foil.zone/t/help-searching-for-stl-file-or-step-f3d-for-folding-prop-maytech-6374-outrunner/19535)
**Author:** [@P3t3rl3](https://foil.zone/u/P3t3rl3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/help-searching-for-stl-file-or-step-f3d-for-folding-prop-maytech-6374-outrunner/19535 "2023-11-06T17:52:29Z")
Hi all, thanks you for what you are doing and sharing, I’m planning to start soon a Foil Assist DIY project. I searched files 3d printable folding prop but (2x or 3x) but I can’t find one fitting my motor holes (Maytech… --- ## [Best 3D printer for printing Props?](https://foil.zone/t/best-3d-printer-for-printing-props/10412)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://foil.zone/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/best-3d-printer-for-printing-props/10412 "2023-10-31T19:25:02Z")
Hey guys - which is a better 3D printer for printing props, FDM or SLA? I’m about to buy one to print my parts. And I know there’s been much discussion about materials - what’s the verdict? Does ABS work sufficiently? (… --- ## [Liftalike Propjet](https://foil.zone/t/liftalike-propjet/18530)
**Author:** [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/liftalike-propjet/18530 "2023-07-03T20:23:13Z")
So who’s going to be the first to build up a propjet like the lift efoil? Its really just a prop in a jet housing… I can see the value of having something like it for teaching beginners and even for when you just want a… --- ## [Which 3D-printed prop for 65161 120kv](https://foil.zone/t/which-3d-printed-prop-for-65161-120kv/16786)
**Author:** [@MBard](https://foil.zone/u/MBard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/which-3d-printed-prop-for-65161-120kv/16786 "2023-07-01T10:45:49Z")
Hello, I start building my first efoil. In the next days it will be ready for the first ride. The first test in the pool was made with the original flipsky alu prop reduced to 140mm diameter. The power seems ok but ther… --- ## [Free rotating “true glide” prop for Lift](https://foil.zone/t/free-rotating-true-glide-prop-for-lift/16063)
**Author:** [@MPG](https://foil.zone/u/MPG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/free-rotating-true-glide-prop-for-lift/16063 "2023-06-30T21:54:44Z")
Hi everyone, I’d really like to make a true glide prop for my lift efoil. I have a folding prop, and while I love it, there are times when I’d like to be slightly powered on the wave and the folding prop won’t allow for … --- ## [Cheap chinese 2 blade folding prop](https://foil.zone/t/cheap-chinese-2-blade-folding-prop/18485)
**Author:** [@BasNL](https://foil.zone/u/BasNL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 10:33am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/cheap-chinese-2-blade-folding-prop/18485 "2023-06-25T10:33:27Z")
Has anyone tried this prop yet? --- ## [New revolutionary prop Design-Sharrow Propeller](https://foil.zone/t/new-revolutionary-prop-design-sharrow-propeller/17523)
**Author:** [@sharrow](https://foil.zone/u/sharrow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-revolutionary-prop-design-sharrow-propeller/17523 "2023-02-09T21:22:40Z")
Hello, I found this maybe revolutionary prop Design in the internet. These propellers make a new standard in prop design as they said. Problem is, they cost 10 times as standard propellers. But for efoilers as 3D - Print… --- ## [Propeller measurements](https://foil.zone/t/propeller-measurements/15644)
**Author:** [@JetboardCologne](https://foil.zone/u/JetboardCologne)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/propeller-measurements/15644 "2023-01-10T12:14:16Z")
Best regard Frank --- ## [Naish 26 Mast clamp STL files](https://foil.zone/t/naish-26-mast-clamp-stl-files/17282)
**Author:** [@tkramer](https://foil.zone/u/tkramer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/naish-26-mast-clamp-stl-files/17282 "2023-01-10T01:29:20Z")
Hello efoil builders. I am working on my first foil assist build. I just bought an Ender 3 printer and getting used to it. So far I have gotten a couple of prints like the mast clamp for Axis mast and the prop mounts for… --- ## [Flipsky Prop Pin - serious fixing?](https://foil.zone/t/flipsky-prop-pin-serious-fixing/16035)
**Author:** [@Chrizztof](https://foil.zone/u/Chrizztof)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/flipsky-prop-pin-serious-fixing/16035 "2022-12-26T14:26:55Z")
There is this pin on the standard Flipsky Prop. See pic. Sometimes it fell off while testing. I am asking myself and the forum, if this is meant to be like this? There are for sure safer and more elegant and convenient … --- ## [Best build 2022](https://foil.zone/t/best-build-2022/14866)
**Author:** [@TME222](https://foil.zone/u/TME222)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 8:30am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/best-build-2022/14866 "2022-12-24T08:30:34Z")
Hi all and happy new year As a new user Im a bit overwhelmed by the huge amount of usefull but sometimes old content in this forum where for me it is very hard to find out what is outdated/obsolete and what is time prov… --- ## [3D printing our propellers using conformal slicing on a 5-axis 3D printer](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printing-our-propellers-using-conformal-slicing-on-a-5-axis-3d-printer/17085)
**Author:** [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 10:13am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printing-our-propellers-using-conformal-slicing-on-a-5-axis-3d-printer/17085 "2022-12-04T10:13:15Z")
Our 3D printed propeller blades are not as strong as we would like because they are printed perpendicular to their main surface if we don’t want to print supports that are time consumming. 5-axis 3D printing and confor… --- ## [New FR prop duct STL](https://foil.zone/t/new-fr-prop-duct-stl/12550)
**Author:** [@leoleoleo31](https://foil.zone/u/leoleoleo31)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-fr-prop-duct-stl/12550 "2022-10-13T21:08:53Z")
Hello guys, I have learned a lot thanks to this forum so: Here my contribution. I have designed a duct for the new FR prop. I have printed it and it fits well. Fell free to download it through this link: https://driv… [Next page](https://foil.zone/c/efoil-builders/props-ducts/9.md?page=1)