I am new to Foil Drive and I do not want to go the antenna route with my wing board.
Located in the Boston area.
Thx,
john
The trench board is to get the battery out of the flow of water and is especially beneficial for touch downs riding in the surf. You want a Foil Drive compatible board that has the carbon fiber removed at the track and nose for signal connectivity… So might get an FD board on sale or for cheap used that would work just as well for you as a trench if not better as a beginner.
Appletree/ Omens look nice. I am a good winger but novice Foil Driver so 39l a bit small for me at 170 #’s.
thx for chiming in - john
5.0 is a great starter board for someone who already has foiling experience. Volume is not as relevant because you have propulsion. I have seen so many friends being cautious on their first FD board only to find themselves shelling out money for a smaller board after about 10-15 sessions.
No problem. As a reference, I’ve been using my 4’ 5" x 24L for everything. Even downwinding. I can flat water start my 650 with no problem when needed. I’m at 150.
Also, that is without the HP motor or battery. I’m hoping to upgrade to both soon. Adding those with blue props should make the small foils even easier to get going.