After my so‑so success with my DIY surf/foil board in 2025, I’m now trying to develop a more conventional system.
The goal is not to fly, since it’s still prohibited here, but rather to ride at low speed (~15 km/h) with minimal drag. It’s still technically prohibited, but much more discreet.
I designed the mast and the wing so they can be 3D‑printed. The fuselage will be integrated into both the mast and the wing. The wing is around 1300 cm², but my 3D model is scalable, so I can still change my mind and increase the surface if needed. The mast is only 55 cm long because I already have some 55 cm carbon tubes in stock.
The mast is made of 5 (or 6, depending on the final length) parts. The three central parts will be glued together using a Ø16 mm and a Ø5 mm aluminum tube. The 16 mm tube provides rigidity, while the 5 mm tube is only there for alignment. Once the three pieces are glued, I will laminate them. The base and the fuselage will be laminated separately.
The mast will have 3 carbones tubes Ø10 and a Ø16 and Ø5 aluminium tubes insides. Only the aluminum tubes will be glued. The carbone tubes will screwed from but side in order to dissamble the wing for transportation
