Hello guys! I got really interested in efoils and finally decided to build one. It will be my first build. I have experience in some areas and completely lack experience in other areas. I am writing this post so I can get some feedback - help, recommendations, etc. I will gladly share my experience afterwards . I will be buying the needed parts shortly after this post.
NB!!! Driver weight: 75-80kg.
Parts list:
Motor: I will go with the FS65161
Propeller: Flying rodeo Ultra - 3blades.
Question 1: What pitch would be optimal? What would you recommend?
Esc/Vesc: My original plan was to use Flipsky VESC 75200 with water cooling. I would prefer not to use water cooling and settle on the APD 200F3[X]v2 connecting it to the mast(passive cooling). The problem is that I have neither the experience, nor the tools to create a plate that connects to the mast and cools the ESC. I will gladly take any advise for this part.
MAST/Wing: I will use the Gong V2 CURVE Alu carbon - XL. Is that size okay for my weight?
Remote: Flipsky VX3 ESK8
Battery: I plan to build 14s10p or 14s12p battery using 18650 batteries that I can find cheaply. I am looking at around 2600mah per cells. I will not be using a BMS.
Question 2: What thickness of nickel strips do you use?
Question 3: What chargers do you recommend?
Board: I have a friend of mine that will help me, so I don’t really worry about this part. I just have to buy the materials. I plan to build 90-100l board. using foam and fiberglass with some additional supports for the mast( It depends for what kind of ESC i go).
**Question 4: Can you recommend what resin to look for? (Does it need to be UV protected). **
Question 5: How are the rubber pads that you put on the board called?(the ones for stability and grip on the top of the board)
Question 6: Can you recommend hatches that you have used. I plan to buy some from aliexpress, but I am not sure which are good.
Kill switch and anti spark: I can design some using a high current relay and some Mosfets, but to be honest I would like to avoid it if possible in order to keep things simple. Any suggestions?
Question 7: Do you cover your wing with fiberglass? If so - only the wing or the whole bottom part of the mast?
Question 8: Do you put any liquid inside the motor? If so - can you give some advice on this part?
I will really appreciate some feedback and hopefully I can start sharing my experience in the incoming weeks .