Foil Drive Masterclass – Foil Assist Surfing Tips with Paul Martin
Paul: 96kg
Foil Drive: Assist MAX
Battery: Power Battery
Board: Jimmy Lewis Prototype Foil Drive Superfly 4’11×19.5 44L
Foils: Code 850S
Mast: NoLimitz 85cm Integrated Mast
Motor Height: 20cm
Propellers: Three Blade Propellers
Power Settings: Maximum Power – 17% Boost for 10 seconds
Total Time in Water (Note filming is not very efficient): 50 Minutes (20% battery leftover)
Jump in the water with Paul for a Masterclass in the surf where he talks you through different techniques from foot placement, take-off and positioning. Small changes to your technique can make all the difference in efficiency and progression. it’s the next best things to a one on one class so invest in yourself and let us know if you learn something new!
0:00 Intro & Tips for Getting Started
4:27 Doing a J-Turn to get on Foil
6:14 Peeling off a Wave
9:05 Be Careful of White Water
10:12 Merging Waves on an Angle
12:04 Less is More
14:58 Take Your Time
15:40 Paddle Technique
17:38 Smooth Ride – Less Throttle
20:28 Keep Pod out of the Water
22:53 Duck Dive
23:48 Surf Etiquette
26:20 White Water Tips
28:13 Positioning of Gen2 on Board
29:33 Heading Back Out Diagonally
32:20 Coming Back to Shore – Turn Throttle Off
33:25 Main Takeaways – Summary
37:42 Outro
37 Comments
I was hoping to see more prone takeoff techniques and more info on how best to position the mast/box on the board so your feet don’t need to shift motor on/off. The J-turn was awesome…will have to try that. Great video! 🤙🏽
Hey Paul! Great Video 👍 Can i ask which microphone you used on the water? Greetings from Germany, Max 🙋♂
Super tips !
Hey Paul, could you film a session with just takeoffs – standard and with the J-turn? Fun vid to watch. Thx
Great tutorial, thanks Paul. 😊🇦🇺
Thanks Paul, such a comprehensive clip. A couple of questions. 1. what did moving the box forward give you? The other thing what's the width of the JL 4'11" 44L
Quick tip. When walking out with your board. Grab the tail by the handle and lift when the wave comes at you and drive the nose down when the wave come at you. It drives the board under so it does not pop up and accidentally hit you in the face. When the board pops up is when it’s most dangerous.
amazing how light it is
Looking good Paul! Excellent tips
It's better with a 85 mast or 75 mast ?
Great tutorial Paul! I've also just experienced in the last months in Morocco how great the J-turn works.
May I add, that it is amazing also in bigger waves that would normally scare you. It kind of gets you going on waves in which you'd probably need towing in. I am using the J-turn now at Lake Garda on short wind chop to learn how to Downwind. Works great, since going straight you'd hit the chop in front of you and fall sooo many times😅..like I did. I like my 90cm mast very much in waves. Cheers Stefan
thank you for this great video, can you tell me what your settings are for the foil drive and the control lever. THANKS
For a newby at FD that was helpful and relaxing too!
I got a chuckle y your dismounts which are similar to mine 🙃 safe n smart 👍🏽
Mister B ain’t got nothin on you mate…
But no seriously good instructional presentation.
THANK YOU
Extremely useful and professionally done. Thank you Paul!
Hello ! What motor position ? 15 or 20?
Thx
Great sequence and commenting – as always Paul moving ahead at lightspeed with Ben & yourself gift to the water warriors of the planet – BUZZ (aka Jack SURFOILZ)
These Masterclass are great for showing me how to get the most out of my FoilDrive & my board/foil setups.
People never talk about how rough shore break can be for getting a foil setup out on the water.
Love it, but for 5500$ USD… Seems like ALOT. Been putting off buying one due to high price
This was a great one, thank you for the time and effort put in
Great video and narration, can I ask what mic set up your using Paul? Keep up the great work 👍
Hoping to get a foil drive for assisted Winging, take offs & offshore wind conditions making my Wing choice a little smaller. Would love to see some videos & tips on use in conjunction with Wingfoiling. Thanks guys the product looks awesome.
Wow! I just retired; this might be something to sink my teeth into. Thanks
Great tips. Thanks for posting. This is the help I needed. You make it look easy. 😂
Awesome! Thank you!
Hey Paul & Crew..
Thanks heaps for all the tips and tricks for Foil Drive surfing – very cool..👍
I'm just exploring my options, and haven't really had the opportunity to discuss Foil Drive with anyone in my local area – the far south coast of NSW – I've only ever seen one guy using them, and he's having a bunch of fun!
Anyway, it was awesome information from you guys 🙏 and with my birthday coming up very soon I might finally commit to the next stage of my foiling journey!
Cheers.. Billy 🙂
This was so good, thanks. I've been really torn between the tow boogie and the foil drive. Definitely looking like fd is the one…
Freaking awesome! Haven't been this stoked since learning to kite foil!!
Excellent foil vid Paul and really helped with having your mic clear as a bell during your session! Much thanks for the instructional FD.
That was an excellent instructional video. If you weren't sold before you will be now…Will start saving my pennies. Thanks very much.
How much does a set up like this cost?
Hey Paul, any thoughts on the Axis Foil Drive 50L?
could you explain your thought's on the board's profomance? Thanks!!
Great vid. Great to have live commentary. Can i ask why that kit is so light? The mast? Cheers
perfrect video explaing how and what to do , thourghly enjoyed it , but no where near as much as you did !! cheee yew , bet ya just turned and went straight back out eh.
Thanks mate. Good to hear what your doing instead of annoying music. What are the specs your riding and setup cost. Thanks