Discover how Foil Drive’s electric assist system revolutionizes foiling, effortless takeoffs, longer rides, and more control. Learn the benefits, features, and how to choose the perfect setup for your foiling style.
What if every wave was easy to catch, every ride lasted longer, and every takeoff felt effortless? Foil Drive’s electric assist for foiling makes that a reality, giving you the perfect boost exactly when you need it. Whether you're a seasoned pro looking to push your limits or just starting out and want a smoother path to progression, the best Electric assisted foil setup offers something for everyone. No more waiting for the perfect conditions, now, you control the ride.
In this blog, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about Foil Drive, from its innovative design and seamless integration with your gear to the game-changing advantages it brings to foilers of all levels. Ready to take your foiling experience to the next level? Let’s go.
Foiling is all about freedom, but sometimes you need an extra boost to make the most of every session. That’s where Foil Drive comes in, an electric assist system designed to help you get on foil faster, ride more, and adapt to changing conditions with ease. Foil Drive is an electric assist system, designed to give you just the right amount of power when you need it, without replacing the pure, natural feel of foiling. Unlike an eFoil, where the motor does all the work, Foil Drive simply helps you get up on foil faster, so you can seamlessly transition to riding waves, pumping, or harnessing the wind.
The purpose of Foil Drive is simple: ride more, struggle less. This system removes the hardest part of foiling, getting up, so you can focus on what really matters: the ride.
"Foil Drive is engineered to enhance, not replace, your foiling skills. It works in harmony with your riding technique."
Foil Drive isn’t limited to just one style of foiling, it’s built to enhance a variety of disciplines, giving riders across different foiling styles the extra boost they need. From extending sessions to making tricky takeoffs easier, Foil Drive seamlessly adapts to the way you ride.
Wingfoiling – Power through lulls and stay on foil longer, even in marginal wind conditions.
Prone Foiling – Catch more waves and get on foil effortlessly, even on smaller days.
Downwind & SUP Foiling – Link bumps with ease and maintain speed without exhausting paddle efforts.
Wherever and however you foil, this Electric assisted foil helps you ride more, recover faster, and make the most of every session.
Seamless Integration with Your Foil
Foil Drive is engineered to enhance, not replace, your foiling skills. It works in harmony with your riding technique, offering:
Boost When You Need It – Struggling to pop up on foil? A quick throttle pull gives you instant acceleration.
Glide Naturally – Once you're up, simply ease off the power and ride the waves, pump, or harness the wind, just like a traditional foil.
Minimal Drag, Maximum Performance – Designed for efficiency, the streamlined motor and mounting system create minimal resistance when not in use, ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted ride.
Foil Drive isn’t just about making foiling easier, it’s about expanding what’s possible on the water. This electric assist system helps you ride more, explore further, and push your limits like never before.
Foil Drive redefines foiling by delivering power on demand, boosting efficiency, and expanding ride possibilities, all while preserving the pure, natural foiling experience.
Effortless Takeoffs & Instant Acceleration: Get on foil faster with an extra boost, reducing the effort needed to paddle or pump, even in light wind or weak waves.
Full Control at Your Fingertips: The wireless controller allows real-time power adjustments, letting you boost through lulls or tricky transitions without breaking your flow.
Seamless, Natural Glide: Once airborne, you can ease off the power and let the foil take over, with minimal drag ensuring a smooth and efficient ride.
More Rideable Conditions, More Freedom: Ride in a wider range of waves, wind, and swells without waiting for perfect conditions, making it ideal for prone, wing, and downwind foiling.
Energy-Efficient & Eco-Friendly: The system only uses power when needed, maximizing battery life and minimizing energy consumption compared to continuously running eFoils.
A New Standard in Foiling Performance: With more power, greater efficiency, and total control, Foil Drive is a game-changing tool for foilers looking to progress, push limits, and ride longer.
"Foil Drive redefines foiling by delivering power on demand, boosting efficiency, and expanding ride possibilities, all while preserving the pure, natural foiling experience."
At North Foils, we’re all about pushing the boundaries of performance. Our collaboration with Foil Drive brings a new level of versatility to foiling, seamlessly integrating electric assist without compromising the natural feel of the ride. But it’s not just about the boost; it’s about how our high-performance foils, wings, and boards work together to create the ultimate setup.
A great ride starts with the right combination of gear. While Foil Drive provides the Electric assist when needed, our precision-engineered foils and boards are designed to maximize efficiency, responsiveness, and control. Whether you’re looking for a setup that’s ultra-light for dynamic maneuvers or one that delivers ultimate stability in all conditions, we have the perfect match for your style.
Our modular foil system allows you to fine-tune your ride, whether you're into wingfoiling, downwind foiling, or prone foiling. Pairing the right foil with a Foil Drive system means more control and better performance across a range of conditions. Check out our Front Wing Selection and Stabilizer Selection to customize your ride.
A foil setup is only as good as the board beneath it. With carefully tuned rocker lines, lightweight construction, and optimized volumes, our boards are made to balance power and efficiency. Combined with Foil Drive, they make takeoffs easier and extend your ride in any condition. Discover our MIDI Board and other board options to find the perfect match.
Our Foil Drive-assisted setups are designed for a clean, streamlined ride. With mounting positions that seamlessly integrate into the mast and minimal external components, there’s no unnecessary drag, just pure hydrodynamic efficiency.
Zero External Wires or Components – Keeping the design sleek and functional.
Unmatched Aerodynamics – Ensuring maximum efficiency and a smooth ride.
Tailored to Your Style – Choose from three fixed mounting positions to dial in the perfect balance between assistance and natural riding.
The Foil Drive mast comes with three fixed mounting positions, allowing you to select the setup that best suits your riding style. Once chosen, the position is permanent, so it’s crucial to make your decision carefully:
High Mount Position – Placed at the top of the mast, ideal for advanced riders who want minimal assistance and prefer to only use the motor when necessary.
Mid Mount Position – Positioned slightly lower, providing extended power for takeoffs while maintaining a natural foiling feel.
Low Mount Position – Set at the bottom of the mast, offering longer motor use, almost like an eFoil, though with faster battery consumption.
Since the mount position is fixed, consider how much assistance you want during your sessions before making your choice.
By combining North Foils' high-performance gear with Foil Drive’s cutting-edge electric assist, we’ve created a setup that enhances every session. Whether it’s effortless takeoffs, seamless transitions, or maximizing every wave, our gear is designed to work in harmony with Foil Drive—so you can ride further, faster, and with more freedom than ever before.
Ready to experience the next evolution in foiling? Explore our full range of foils, boards, and foildrive masts designed to elevate your ride with or without electric assist.
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