I’ve had quite a few sessions on my slickpod and gotta say I’m more than stoked on its performance!! Super easy to install seriously just 1 bolt! It has no drag in the water and if it does touch down its way easier to just power see back up or give a couple soft pumps and yer back in action. I’ve been noticing longer run times on my foildrive batteries also because you use less trigger. I really can’t say enough about how much better it is that the stock foildrive pod! If you’re not using one yer missing out.
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Same here. I’m using a backpack homebuilt system (10s3p) and at 90kg I struggled to get a KT980 Nomad up on flat water. Now, with a similar strap-on, I can easily get a Nomad 830 up and…surely I need to buy a 700…?
Can I get your link to Foil.zone or wherever you put your build. I’m finally curious enough about these.
I have an Aussie version - the slippery pod. Legitimately shocking how much of a difference it makes. To the point where I never want to ride with the universal pod again. I wouldn’t fork out for an integrated mast, but I don’t feel like I’m missing out on much now.
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@Hdip if you’re replying to me, it was made for me by a friend of a friend, so I don’t have the details. But I’m assured that the community at efoils – Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards - FOIL.zone are always ready to help.
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I got one too. Haven’t tried it yet, but looking forward to feeling the difference.
I think your fairing is on upside down. Flip it and you’ll get event better feels and more runtime!
I was debating if I still need to tape mine. I trimmed the fairing to accommodate a 12cm cord and there’s a little gap near the base of the mast, but pretty minimal. I’ll try without and see how it goes.
What did you use to waterproof your motor?
I can say that using it directly in fresh water is not a problem, as long as you use WD40 before going down and blow dry it as soon as possible after coming up before using WD40 again.But it’s more complicated in the sea. At first, I tried to use epoxy resin or silicone sealant, but it may be due to poor heat dissipation. One of my epoxy resins bulged after high power, and then the enameled wire was worn off. So later on, I only used insulation paint to cover a few layers. Then continue to use wd40 every time.
I ended up purchasing both zip pod and slick pod and did a review on them.
So far I’m happy and impressed with both of them.
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