Hi everyone!
My name is Toshi and I’m completely new to the world of e-foils – but I’m very excited to dive in and build my own board from scratch.
At the moment, I’m in the early research and learning phase. I’m currently teaching myself the basics of laminating, battery safety/tech, and everything else that seems essential for a DIY e-foil.
I have a solid workshop setup, including:
– A large CNC router capable of cutting aluminum
– An large 80W laser cutter
– Plenty of tools and space to prototype
Right now, I’m still a bit lost on where to start. I do have a board shape as an .STP file, but I’m unsure what the logical next steps are. Should I start with the motor? The battery? The mast and foil system? shaping the board? I’m hoping to find some kind of roadmap or guideline to help structure the build process.
If anyone here has advice, a build log I should study, or even just a few “dos and don’ts” for beginners, I’d really appreciate it!
Thanks in advance – I’m happy to be here and look forward to learning from you all.
Cheers from Germany,
Toshi