# New project with Gong board and foil
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [August 12, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854 "2023-08-12T14:05:42Z")
**Posts on this page:** 15
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### Author:  [@Larsniko](https://foil.zone/u/Larsniko)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/1 "2023-08-12T14:05:42Z")
Hi!
I’ve been scrolling the forum and thought I’ll start a thread about my ideas and progress!
I decided to sell my monster e-bike and use the money for an efoil project!
Originally I was thinking about building my own board but I realized I won’t have the time to finish the project by next summer if I’ll go down that road. And my goal is next summer.
So my plan is the following:
Board: Some model from Gong
Mast and wings: Gong
Motor / electronics: Maytech kit
> **[Fully Waterproof Efoil Kits with MTI65162 Motor + 300A ESC + 1905WF Re](https://maytech.cn/products/36-off-fully-waterproof-efoil-kits-with-mti65162-motor-300a-esc-1905wf-remote-progcard?variant=40706973466729)**
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> Maytech Fully Waterproof Efoil Kits with MTI65162 Motor + 300A ESC + 1905WF Remote + Progcard for Electric surfboard, Efoil, jetfoiler, electric hydrofoil, countercurrent swiming training, etc., 1. MTSF300A-WP ESC Upgrade Version: Model No....
Battery: I’ll build something. I have a k-weld and some experience with batteries.
Does anyone have experience with converting a Gong board? Cutting it out, making a lid etc?
How are the Maytech motors and ESC holding up? It’s seems everyone else is going for Flipsky?
Oh! And keep in mind that I’ve never done any kind of foil riding before! 😅
Any input is greatly appreciated!
Best regards
Lars in Sweden
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/2 "2023-08-12T18:45:47Z")
Maytech are overpriced for no benefit, i think this is why flipsky are more popular.
There are some gong builds here, how hard it is comes down to what battery you will use and which board you have as this sets the size of the enclosure you need. It takes some effort but if you can build stuff already then it’s not hard
Cheers/
Lars also in Sweden😄
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### Author:  [@windego](https://foil.zone/u/windego)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/3 "2023-08-12T19:27:46Z")
I have the flipsky W7 kite round shaft and the 75200 waterproof esc and vx3. It works fantastic. But the propeller needs to be changed from what they deliver. I got the fliteboardprop, just needed to bore it from 11mm to 12mm and bingo you can go 42kmh on 12s. Super quite. Love it.
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### Author:  [@Larsniko](https://foil.zone/u/Larsniko)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/4 "2023-08-12T20:18:07Z")
How great with another Lars from Sweden! 😄 I’ve seen you on the forum and figured you were from Sweden. So in short, it’s not worth the extra money to get a complete kit without the hassle of tuning everything etc?
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### Author:  [@Larsniko](https://foil.zone/u/Larsniko)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/5 "2023-08-12T20:21:12Z")
Great input, I will look into flipsky also. Any suggestions on where to order from? Would be nice to avoid any bumps on the road if possible. 😊
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### Author:  [@Larsniko](https://foil.zone/u/Larsniko)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/6 "2023-08-12T20:25:56Z")
Also @Larsb, I will buy any suitable board and build the battery according to that. I think if I get the board and mast /wings right according to my riding experience from the beginning, I’ll tailor my battery accordingly. I think I’m a fast learner (most of the time) so I’m not leaning towards a 100% beginner board. 😊
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/7 "2023-08-12T20:38:42Z")
The board is not so important as long as you get a decent size for your weight, the wing is the critical part. I still love my gong curve LT, have tried some smaller wings but actually liked them less and i think this wing might be ok to learn on too - if you’re getting gong wings. Also get a V2 mast setup, the V1 is too flimsy.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/8 "2023-08-12T20:41:05Z")
The kit isn’t tuned when you get it, it’s just a kit of parts. I’d stay away from maytech stuff if there’s any price difference at all to the same flipsky gear.
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### Author:  [@Foilguy](https://foil.zone/u/Foilguy)
#### Post date: [August 12, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/9 "2023-08-12T21:57:26Z")
This is a link to a “group” product that lets pick some options. Sometimes individual pieces of the group are on sale so you might save a bit more once you get used to the site.
> **[Group W7 Water Sports Kit (Includes High Current FSESC75300 /75200 and 65161...](https://flipsky.net/collections/groups/products/group-f7-water-sports-kit-includes-high-current-fsesc75200-75v-and-65161-motor)**
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> The Group W7 Water Sports Kit Includes: 1\*Flipsky FSESC 75300 84V 1\*FS65161 12MM Shaft 1\*VX3 Waterproof Remote controller 1\*Propeller The reference video:
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### Author:  [@Larsniko](https://foil.zone/u/Larsniko)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2023, 7:39am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/10 "2023-08-13T07:39:57Z")
Okay! I Will look into these options today. I’m about 85kg. What mast height do you have / think I should aim for?
By the way, what part of Sweden are you located in?
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### Author:  [@Larsniko](https://foil.zone/u/Larsniko)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2023, 7:41am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/11 "2023-08-13T07:41:29Z")
Thank you! I will have a look around! 😊
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/12 "2023-08-13T07:47:39Z")
Gothenburg. I think mast height depends a lot on your car width for easy transport but i’d say at least 75cm. I started on a 65 but when i switch to boards with longer mast i like it better, it gives a better clearance to waves and to breaching the surface with the wing when carving.
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### Author:  [@Larsniko](https://foil.zone/u/Larsniko)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2023, 9:40am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/13 "2023-08-13T09:40:42Z")
That sounds reasonable! But I can’t seem to find the Curve LT with a 75cm mast, only 65 or 85.
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### Author:  [@aemkei77](https://foil.zone/u/aemkei77)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/14 "2023-08-13T16:02:24Z")
I have a 75cm mast (dictated by cable lenght as I use a box on top)
when waves get bigger I would prefer more clearance, especcisly in choppy conditions, so better go for 85 cm
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### Author:  [@Larsniko](https://foil.zone/u/Larsniko)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/new-project-with-gong-board-and-foil/18854/15 "2023-08-15T21:18:21Z")
Thank you. I was reasoning with a friend who also is building a board the other day and he also opted for 85cm. So that what I’m looking for now. Unfortunately the Gong curve LT 85cm is out of stock right now. I’m not in a hurry with the mast though.