# What is the cheapest DIY build that is functional?
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605
**Category:** Foils & Boards
**Created:** [November 2, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605 "2020-11-02T03:31:26Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@seafoil](https://foil.zone/u/seafoil)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/1 "2020-11-02T03:31:26Z")
I’m curious what you’ve seen or have built that hit the sweet spot where you consider the build successful and functional with a satisfying total cost.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 5:03am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/2 "2020-11-02T05:03:26Z")
About 1200 usd for my build.
> **[”The barge” efoil build](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/threads/the-barge-efoil-build.106954/)**
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> Building an efoil, first attempt. How hard can it be? 😉
> I have very limited time so i’ll build quickly and to learn more than to do a beautiful design, it’s now called ”the barge build”
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> It took about an hour to build a hot wire foam cutter with an...
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### Author:  [@JetboardCologne](https://foil.zone/u/JetboardCologne)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 5:41am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/3 "2020-11-02T05:41:43Z")
Fanatic Board 20,- cuttet
6384 Outrunner. 50,-
ESC 150A Flycolor 60,-
Remote 30,-
Mast and Wings from Liquid Force 400,-
Akku 2x 6s12Ah
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Flatable Board Mala 600,-
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 6:00am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/4 "2020-11-02T06:00:10Z")
Mala board is 800eur now, and i guess the wing set was a used one?
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### Author:  [@nice2cu](https://foil.zone/u/nice2cu)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 6:46am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/5 "2020-11-02T06:46:59Z")
800€, who said that?
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/6 "2020-11-02T06:49:11Z")
The owner of mala boards 😀
You bought prototypes at reduced price (i guess)
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### Author:  [@nice2cu](https://foil.zone/u/nice2cu)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 6:54am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/7 "2020-11-02T06:54:08Z")
Yes, I bought the prototype.
But the price for 800€ is the Carbon version, it is my information!
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 8:35am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/8 "2020-11-02T08:35:49Z")
I specifically asked for the cheapest mala board so it’s not the carbon version.
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 8:41am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/9 "2020-11-02T08:41:50Z")
Was that with the insert or without?
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 8:42am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/10 "2020-11-02T08:42:37Z")
I asked only for the board.
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### Author:  [@JetboardCologne](https://foil.zone/u/JetboardCologne)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/11 "2020-11-02T14:02:08Z")
No, wingset was new…
And Mala Board only CFK are 600,-
With CFK 800,-
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/12 "2020-11-02T15:45:32Z")
I don’t think so, i was askimg for cheapest possible.
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### Author:  [@nice2cu](https://foil.zone/u/nice2cu)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/13 "2020-11-02T15:48:20Z")
Crazy
I know he sell theme some months ago for 600€ for the not Carbon version.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/14 "2020-11-02T15:59:45Z")
> [@JetboardCologne](#):
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> No, wingset was new…
Where did you buy it? I’m looking for a cheap foil.
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/15 "2020-11-02T17:27:57Z")
Are you still looking? I thought you’d bought one from China?
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/16 "2020-11-02T17:32:21Z")
No, corona is stopping me from buying. New restrictions might affect me so i’ll be waiting until i know i won’t be needing the funds.
In the meantime i’m trying to find the best options.
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [November 2, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/17 "2020-11-02T17:46:19Z")
There’s no minimum quantity on production for my design, so you are always welcome to give me a shout. The only issue is whether the factory will be busy or not. I should get a thread together and gauge interest to see if enough guys would put in a purchase to do a decent size production run…
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### Author:  [@DrT](https://foil.zone/u/DrT)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2020, 6:58am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/18 "2020-11-03T06:58:42Z")
Hi seafoil
Did you consider building it yourself? I did my carbon board myself total cost around 335 CHF (without grip pad) if you just use glass you could safe another 100 buggs…
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### Author:  [@seafoil](https://foil.zone/u/seafoil)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/19 "2020-11-03T07:08:40Z")
Exactly - I’m trying to understand what it would cost for me in money/time/effort to assemble a satisfactory build. I’ve seen plenty of tech talk, but not much total cost unless I really dig for it. Prices are continuing lower for complete commercial builds as well. Correct me if I’m wrong.
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### Author:  [@seafoil](https://foil.zone/u/seafoil)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/what-is-the-cheapest-diy-build-that-is-functional/10605/20 "2020-11-03T07:15:34Z")
Good idea. What’s the price of single board? Assuming it would be a little cheaper with quantity. Also would want to know order to delivery time as well.
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