# Surf Foiling **URL:** https://foil.zone/c/surf-foiling/31.md [Latest](https://foil.zone/latest.md) · [Categories](https://foil.zone/categories.md) · [Tags](https://foil.zone/tags.md) --- ## [About the Surf Foiling category](https://foil.zone/t/about-the-surf-foiling-category/10316)
**Author:** [@pacificmeister](https://foil.zone/u/pacificmeister)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/about-the-surf-foiling-category/10316 "2022-05-13T16:50:06Z")
This is the category for everything around surf foiling. Let’s start the discussion. --- ## [Foil Drive 3 blades prop](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-3-blades-prop/19168)
**Author:** [@Etiennebzh](https://foil.zone/u/Etiennebzh)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-3-blades-prop/19168 "2026-07-29T10:05:24Z")
That’s clear, everyone is enjoying it. Hope PropellerKing will do a hub for it’s existing blades :crossed\_fingers: --- ## [Newbie seeking prone foiling equipment advice](https://foil.zone/t/newbie-seeking-prone-foiling-equipment-advice/26868)
**Author:** [@TWJS](https://foil.zone/u/TWJS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/newbie-seeking-prone-foiling-equipment-advice/26868 "2026-07-24T04:36:56Z")
Hi, I’ve been looking up advice through ChatGPT and get mixed messages on equipment. I live up in NorCal, surfing and a bit of wingfoiling and I am looking to start learning to prone foiling for those mushy days. I hav… --- ## [Zerotow V3 Changes?](https://foil.zone/t/zerotow-v3-changes/25396)
**Author:** [@michion](https://foil.zone/u/michion)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/zerotow-v3-changes/25396 "2025-11-19T10:32:15Z")
Has anybody got a zerotow V3 yet? Its got a bigger motor and a new steering system but there are no photos up on the website yet. Can anyone post pics of the v3? --- ## [LiftX vs FLITELab\* AMPJET for learning Foil Surf](https://foil.zone/t/liftx-vs-flitelab-ampjet-for-learning-foil-surf/24663)
**Author:** [@omar](https://foil.zone/u/omar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/liftx-vs-flitelab-ampjet-for-learning-foil-surf/24663 "2025-08-25T00:37:17Z")
I’m thinking the LiftX will be better for learning as it has more assisted power…thoughts? --- ## [Foil Drive Maytech controller](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-maytech-controller/23101)
**Author:** [@Gaz217](https://foil.zone/u/Gaz217)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-maytech-controller/23101 "2025-03-07T13:46:36Z")
Has anyone used the new v3 controller on the foildrive max power? If so is it plug and play or do you need to alter some settings I am guesssing foildrive flash there controllers with there own setting or is it just the … --- ## [Foil Equipment Weight Database](https://foil.zone/t/foil-equipment-weight-database/22606)
**Author:** [@lishine](https://foil.zone/u/lishine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-equipment-weight-database/22606 "2025-01-04T21:11:38Z")
85mm Mast Weight Comparison: Indiana: Leading the pack with 1.3 kg, 14 mm thickness, priced at €1700. Indiana Foil HP Carbon Mast Lightning HM 85 Second Place - NoLimitz V2: Weighing 1.342 kg, 15.5 mm thick, price… --- ## [Need help deciding what foil brand to pick](https://foil.zone/t/need-help-deciding-what-foil-brand-to-pick/21945)
**Author:** [@HadesFoil](https://foil.zone/u/HadesFoil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 8:24am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/need-help-deciding-what-foil-brand-to-pick/21945 "2024-10-04T08:24:49Z")
I have been foiling for about a year with a Takuma setup with a 980cm front wing, and Im looking at getting another wing but an unsure if I want to stay with Takuma due to what is happen with the brand or possibly switch… --- ## [What’s your current set up?](https://foil.zone/t/what-s-your-current-set-up/10741)
**Author:** [@Yewwwg](https://foil.zone/u/Yewwwg)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-s-your-current-set-up/10741 "2024-08-19T19:38:30Z")
What foil wing, tail, fuse, mast and board are you riding? Also do you foil multiple disciplines? Prone, SUP, Wing, Kite, Tow, Wake, and yes I’ll even add E. Me? Prone: Axis 910 front, 370 rear, ultra short fuse , 7… --- ## [Advice for new pump/surf foiler and potential build](https://foil.zone/t/advice-for-new-pump-surf-foiler-and-potential-build/21423)
**Author:** [@Diydan](https://foil.zone/u/Diydan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/advice-for-new-pump-surf-foiler-and-potential-build/21423 "2024-08-11T01:32:10Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve browsed this site for a long time but just joined. I enjoy most board sports and I will be new to foiling when I try it :grin:and looking for advice. I’m interested to start foiling with something I c… --- ## [Who wants to go public?](https://foil.zone/t/who-wants-to-go-public/21321)
**Author:** [@ricoman](https://foil.zone/u/ricoman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/who-wants-to-go-public/21321 "2024-07-28T17:32:07Z")
I am thinking about mass producing my power assist system but I would like to know what else is out there. Im talking about a 1500 watt motor power by a flipsky 75350 ESC and my ebike battery (48v, 17amp). I put it on … --- ## [Foil without the board or mast in the ocean. How will it act?](https://foil.zone/t/foil-without-the-board-or-mast-in-the-ocean-how-will-it-act/18623)
**Author:** [@Amidoingthisright](https://foil.zone/u/Amidoingthisright)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-without-the-board-or-mast-in-the-ocean-how-will-it-act/18623 "2024-06-17T08:20:49Z")
Say your foil doesn’t have a mast or a board. Just the front wing, fuselage, and rear wing. Imagine it was all sealed off just like that. If you were in the ocean and were trying to attempt to body surf waves and held t… --- ## [Which front wing for foil drive assist in foil surfing?](https://foil.zone/t/which-front-wing-for-foil-drive-assist-in-foil-surfing/16981)
**Author:** [@nicolasLGM](https://foil.zone/u/nicolasLGM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/which-front-wing-for-foil-drive-assist-in-foil-surfing/16981 "2024-06-13T18:51:05Z")
I’m currently building my second efoil, which will be a foil drive assist, with a 63100 custom motor from APS, Fliteboard propeller, lipo 6S 20A, esc flycolor 150A. I’m now efoiling with gong curve LT 1500cm² medium asp… --- ## [Foil drive setup for catching waves](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-setup-for-catching-waves/19808)
**Author:** [@ag4171](https://foil.zone/u/ag4171)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-setup-for-catching-waves/19808 "2024-06-13T05:43:06Z")
I Need advice on setup! It was my third try learning in flat water how to use a fda+ with very good success. I could stand up and foil and go smooth and steady, with the motor 25 cm from the board. On the third day I t… --- ## [E-Foil Meeting 06.08.2023 Biblis Germany](https://foil.zone/t/e-foil-meeting-06-08-2023-biblis-germany/18756)
**Author:** [@JohnLammers](https://foil.zone/u/JohnLammers)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/e-foil-meeting-06-08-2023-biblis-germany/18756 "2023-09-18T14:34:08Z")
Hi Folks, we organize an E-Foil Event in Germany this coming weekend. This event is for (E)Foil-Fanatics, DIY, parts, discussions, props , fyling and testing. In case you are arround, you´re more then welcome. If you´r… --- ## [IDEA SHARE - Push Boogie System](https://foil.zone/t/idea-share-push-boogie-system/18417)
**Author:** [@foiloco](https://foil.zone/u/foiloco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 8:39am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/idea-share-push-boogie-system/18417 "2023-06-19T08:39:09Z")
IDEA SHARE - Push Boogie System The Push-Boogie System for Foil Surfing and Downwind Foil Surfing. My Foil Drive Assist Plus is a great gadget for this old guy’s foil surfing. I love how I can catch the smallest unbrok… --- ## [Benefits of building vs buying these days](https://foil.zone/t/benefits-of-building-vs-buying-these-days/18311)
**Author:** [@stinkwhistle](https://foil.zone/u/stinkwhistle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/benefits-of-building-vs-buying-these-days/18311 "2023-06-04T15:49:17Z")
In todays current market from what I can gather to build a nice efoil you looking at $2000usd or more. I see on aliexpress you can get one already built for around $1400 and every once in awhile a used Lift will popup on… --- ## [Best rig for a newbie](https://foil.zone/t/best-rig-for-a-newbie/17856)
**Author:** [@ricoman](https://foil.zone/u/ricoman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/best-rig-for-a-newbie/17856 "2023-04-15T00:20:03Z")
I have been efoiling for a couple of years now and I would like to transition to wing foiling. Actually, I’m thinking if using my efoil as a tow for a foil for the surf. Any suggestions what rig (foil and board) for an … --- ## [Direct Drive Surfboard with Hydrofoil Mount - For Sale](https://foil.zone/t/direct-drive-surfboard-with-hydrofoil-mount-for-sale/17131)
**Author:** [@CarbonOrca](https://foil.zone/u/CarbonOrca)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/direct-drive-surfboard-with-hydrofoil-mount-for-sale/17131 "2022-12-11T21:59:55Z")
Hey everyone, I’m curious to hear your opinions on our latest configuration of Carbon Orca’s Direct Drive Surfboard with Hydrofoil Mount. Carbon fiber is hand-laid in a fiberglass mold then a vacuum pulls epoxy resin th… --- ## [ReWinch DIY - Anyone ever done it?](https://foil.zone/t/rewinch-diy-anyone-ever-done-it/16778)
**Author:** [@okp](https://foil.zone/u/okp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 8:49am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/rewinch-diy-anyone-ever-done-it/16778 "2022-09-22T08:49:14Z")
Hey friends, I know it’s a bit off topic but still interesting to all of us. Many are practicing dockstart and I was wondering if anyone of you have built such device. --- ## [Electric traction winch for "foiling" with a surfboard](https://foil.zone/t/electric-traction-winch-for-foiling-with-a-surfboard/14407)
**Author:** [@philippe](https://foil.zone/u/philippe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/electric-traction-winch-for-foiling-with-a-surfboard/14407 "2021-11-30T15:11:08Z")
Hello I have a project to make an electric traction winch to “foil” with a surfboard, it’s not really 'Efoil but it looks a bit like it. We have the same elements. Do you have any ideas or have you already carried out … --- ## [Foil Video Thread](https://foil.zone/t/foil-video-thread/10537)
**Author:** [@Hdip](https://foil.zone/u/Hdip)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-video-thread/10537 "2021-09-21T15:14:30Z")
Here’s a new video from Gong. Two things to note. 1: Check out those sliding/air 360’s clinton! 2: Notice his strap technique. I know a lot of guys follow @foiltheworlds theory of back foot in the strap f… --- ## [Esc hot as heck, just while pre-testing](https://foil.zone/t/esc-hot-as-heck-just-while-pre-testing/13212)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://foil.zone/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/esc-hot-as-heck-just-while-pre-testing/13212 "2021-07-26T22:50:08Z")
Hi - I have a Seaking 130A-HV V3 ESC that’s been working perfectly with my setup - which I’m in the process of building. Today when I tried testing it, one of the three wires came loose from the motor, and now nothing wo… --- ## [Hydrofoil & E-foil quick research questionnaire](https://foil.zone/t/hydrofoil-e-foil-quick-research-questionnaire/13174)
**Author:** [@rhibeelivery](https://foil.zone/u/rhibeelivery)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hydrofoil-e-foil-quick-research-questionnaire/13174 "2021-07-21T19:52:13Z")
Hi everyone! I am a part of an engineering and design team for Beelivery working on an electric hydrofoil surfboard. We need some help understanding hydrofoiling and were hoping members of Foil Zone could answer some que… --- ## [Leash Length for Prone - what say you?](https://foil.zone/t/leash-length-for-prone-what-say-you/11687)
**Author:** [@WindKook](https://foil.zone/u/WindKook)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/leash-length-for-prone-what-say-you/11687 "2021-05-26T16:04:32Z")
Hey guys – curious how long of leashes people are using with their foil boards? On one hand a longer leash keeps you further from your gear when things go wrong… on the other hand it gives more opportunity to get tangled… --- ## [Introduction thread](https://foil.zone/t/introduction-thread/10536)
**Author:** [@Hdip](https://foil.zone/u/Hdip)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/introduction-thread/10536 "2021-05-24T20:23:10Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Hdip. I am a prone foiler in the Malibu/Oxtura area. Currently riding an AXIS 900 or 760 front wing. I’ll try to be reading the forums regularly to get a handle on how this group works. I love answering… --- ## [How to tow launch on a foil board behind an EFoil versus a boat?](https://foil.zone/t/how-to-tow-launch-on-a-foil-board-behind-an-efoil-versus-a-boat/10879)
**Author:** [@Yewwwg](https://foil.zone/u/Yewwwg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/how-to-tow-launch-on-a-foil-board-behind-an-efoil-versus-a-boat/10879 "2021-05-06T21:26:46Z")
What’s the easiest way to launch behind an efoil versus a boat? Size of board makes a difference, small prone boards can be sunk but with normal prone boards (+30L) is difficult, especially in open ocean swell. --- ## [Stiff masts are best... until they aren't? What gives?](https://foil.zone/t/stiff-masts-are-best-until-they-arent-what-gives/11346)
**Author:** [@Surfcowboy](https://foil.zone/u/Surfcowboy)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/stiff-masts-are-best-until-they-arent-what-gives/11346 "2021-03-31T17:29:56Z")
Mister Bennetts rides a Unifoil with what is reported to be a very flexy mast. MFC are rumored to be very flexy as well. Is he wrong to do it? Or is the mast “special” in how it flexes (the manufacturers will insist it … --- ## [Vote Yes or No. Should I pack my prone foil gear for Oahu if southshore is showing 1-2 poor fair and northshore is showing too big to foil?](https://foil.zone/t/vote-yes-or-no-should-i-pack-my-prone-foil-gear-for-oahu-if-southshore-is-showing-1-2-poor-fair-and-northshore-is-showing-too-big-to-foil/12134)
**Author:** [@Kookymonsta](https://foil.zone/u/Kookymonsta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/vote-yes-or-no-should-i-pack-my-prone-foil-gear-for-oahu-if-southshore-is-showing-1-2-poor-fair-and-northshore-is-showing-too-big-to-foil/12134 "2021-03-29T02:31:55Z")
Vote Yes or No. Should I pack my prone foil gear for Oahu if southshore is showing 1-2 poor fair and northshore is showing too big to foil? I leave tomorrow and was hoping for some thoughts on whether or not I should s… --- ## [What's the #1 parking lot question? - Funniest story wins a GenRation Traction Pad](https://foil.zone/t/whats-the-1-parking-lot-question-funniest-story-wins-a-genration-traction-pad/10919)
**Author:** [@ElFoilLoco](https://foil.zone/u/ElFoilLoco)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 6:16am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/whats-the-1-parking-lot-question-funniest-story-wins-a-genration-traction-pad/10919 "2021-02-08T06:16:13Z")
Okay, you’ve just finished an awesome foil session. Your wet, out of breath, thinking of food then you look across the parking lot, and it happens… Your eyes lock onto someone that’s staring at you with that look. A li… [Next page](https://foil.zone/c/surf-foiling/31.md?page=1)