Hi !
Iam goin to build efoil, currently in study/projecting phase. I will appreciate all advices and critics from anybody. I will try to be brief
My experience:
water, efoil, surf - no experience yet, iam sorry, dunno any related terminology
i built lots of electric motorcycles, rc planes, drones etc. I can weld battery packs, laminate, 3D print, CNC machining…
I ride snowboard and longboard since child
Project:
I have from friend inflatable board and “leg” you can see on pictures. He will also deliver to me compatible “airplane” with 1600 wing and “attachment connector” for leg.
Purpose:
for 75-110kg riders, sweet and salty water
Plans:
Pans are very rough and probably very naive now:
- order: motor + esc + rx + tx
- carve a core of “hearth” from some kind of xps/foam, laminate
- make the attachment platform for dock for leg
- 3D print mount for motor on leg
- weld battery pack
- seal with silicone
- connect and ride
Build strategy:
Go with easy, verified process, not much experimenting, using proofed materials and workflow. I know that it also probably means more money.
Questions:
General advices for proces? Which is the best way to make the container?
Which esc+motor+control i should order?
Which power and KV?
What tabout for example 4-6Kw, 120KV, 12S
Is 3D printed motor mount possible?
WHere to buy? Iam located in Europe/Czech Republic/Prague. Iam open to buy second hand equipment which i will need from you, if its ina good shape.
Thank you very much! I would like to push this build fast, so it will be ready for this season already