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My problem: 65 year old, recently started wingfoil and have experieced the first flights. I live in Italy along the Adriatic coast and there are too few days with winds 12 knots and over. On the other hand 8 to 10 knots are substantially guaranteed for the entire season. A foil assist would be the ideal solution to my handicaps: not enough phisical strenght and endurance, low winds, foiling practice and ability to be improved.
The more interesting and mature foil assist solution is by far the Stoke one. However there are no performance data about it; I contacted them but received no answer at the moment. Difficult to buy in this situation. The other commercial solution present some major shortcomings that, possibly, I would try to overcome through my custom project.
- The remote. The ideal solution for my wingfoil use would be a thumb throttle capable of marine use, securely attached to the wing handle. The current remotes are handheld and index finger operated.
- The battery and electronic pack. Coming from MTB world the more practical solution would be put everything in a backpack or even in a fanny pack. Do you see any contraindications to this approach?
The ideal case should be slim even if larger that the usual commercial or DIY solutions. - Consequently the ideal electric cable should start from the low back and go directly to the engine. If it could be a coil it would represent a bingo, because, with a secure attachment, we could avoid the leash.
Current equipment: Infinity board, 118lt; Sab foil with pre Kracken mast, front foil 1100 span. 7m F-one wing.
Unfortunately I am not independent to carry out this project, for this reason I am looking forward for a maker that could carry it out for me. All expenses plus time would be obviosly compensated.
Marco