UPWIND/DOWNWIND WITH THE GEN 2 FOILDRIVE

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Josh Ku just got his hands on the new Gen 2 Foil Drive. This amazing product has unleashed the possibility of doing solo downwinds on a foil by going up wind with the motor and then cutting it off and coming back downwind.
This is a game changer in the foil world as traditionally the only way to go downwind is by going with a group and organising car logistics or getting someone who can drop you off and pick you up.
Josh runs through his journey so far on the @foildrive , where his morals lie, and what he has loved about the product and ethics around the culture.
Check out the tips and tricks
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:22 how I got into Foil Drive
3:30 benefits of Foil Drive
7:19 Upwind/Downwind
9:45 Dangers of Foil Drive
12:35 The Big Send on the Foil Drive
14:45 Safety
15:37 Ethic and Morals with Foil Drive

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@drbfitk366 7 күн бұрын

Josh, you rock 🎸! Excellent video with great tips. To see you that far out in the ocean without your paddle on small prone board is something! You are courageous.

@mathewmacpherson857 4 ай бұрын

Been surfing for nearly 50 years and I don’t see this as a subclass. If you are in the water catching waves on anything you are surfing..it’s that simple. respect for those around us is the key. Having said that I see this as the next step in surfing given the crowds. It opens up a whole new world where sharing waves is not only possible but encouraged. I cant wait to get my foil and start learning… thanks for your vid’s as I have really enjoyed them.

@Supnorthdevon Ай бұрын

Great video, do like the safety and not pissing anone off, so easy to get carried away when your having fun.

@ohcuriouspat 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Josh! Especially for your views on ethics. I've been on foil assist for about 6 months and now on V2. Early on I was not very conscious of the issues with other surfers. But now I'm realizing how important it is as we can get so many more waves than others. I now avoid the lineup and go off to the side. Again thanks, great information

@ptj6412 5 ай бұрын

counting my pennies until I can order mine!! thanks for all your vogs!! and for keeping us newbies stoked!!

@pkphohog 5 ай бұрын

On shore, gusting 30s, powered, riding toward the right into the wind, low angle of attack upwind. See the wave, crank a hard heelside left turn, the wind comes under your board at the top and your lifted off the top. Finish the turn and land on the wave going downwind.. The more wind the better. Strapless and holding a lit candle.

@arthropoda 2 ай бұрын

nice garden

@boardmeetingusa9405 5 ай бұрын

Cool stuff Josh. Responsibility, respect, being prepared and safety are always key for sure. Ben's phones at FD headquarters have to be ringing off the hook with Gen2 on the market. Stoked for FD. Thanks for the amazing educational vids. Keep charging.

@ck7846 5 ай бұрын

What a great time to be into Foiling. Foil Drive moving up to E-Foil benefits and E-Foils moving down to the benefits of unpowered Foiling. They will meet in the middle at some stage. 2024 is going to be a massive year. The ocean is a massive skatepark.

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

It’s an exciting time

@davewestfoils 5 ай бұрын

Yeah Josh!!! Videos just keep getting better and better!!! KuTube for the win~!

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

Yehhhh cheers my man

@andrebatera2372 5 ай бұрын

The most impressive thing is that you are using a prone board with the equipment... that´s just amazing!!! I think this is the future of foiling. Congrats!

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

It’s definitely a new avenue that’s for sure

@venomguysydney 5 ай бұрын

great video, the waves off from boat harbour looked epic, Gen 2 is the future for the sport of foiling

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

Gonna be fun hitting the reefs again

@hal9e2 12 күн бұрын

Bravo for this episode! I like the cinematic color of your footage. Do you use Davinci?

@joshku1990 12 күн бұрын

thanks, no i use premier

@michaelleznik4969 3 ай бұрын

That's a very good video, Josh. Thank you

@Piros181 4 ай бұрын

Mate this is so good and again the tunes ....love it

@henryhester1897 5 ай бұрын

This will sell a lot of Gen2s. I’d love one but for the price, I’ll choose to struggle the old fashion way. Josh, your take is spot on regarding safety, the training, high on mast and most importantly your suggestion to not abuse the power. I get the prone board thing but rigged with your long bullet, it’s got to be quite the spectacle. I know, episode coming. 😉

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Henry ! Appreciate the kind words . To be honest for me I see no need to strap it to the sup as with a paddle I find that fun , but with a prone it makes it a novelty . I think sup foil drive is great for people learning to sup

@henryhester1897 4 ай бұрын

@@joshku1990yeah that’s me the learner. Fortunately I have a good relationship with Coach Chuck who distributes the V2 Foil Drive. Can’t wait for a session on my 8’8”. 😊

@arnaudnaiwko 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting, just like you I feel proud not using any assistance like that but it might be an alternative to the wing to go upwind. Maybe it could be even possible to use it to go upwind and then remove it, put it in a bag and go downwind with the sup. And of course it's very important to not disturb anyone while foiling, you spoke a nice message.

@kayhuckstadt3753 5 ай бұрын

Nice thoughts. I was reluctant to even try one, but after your video, I might. Thanks for sharing your moments out there.

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

Awesome I hope you do

@Sergio_slide 5 ай бұрын

Amazing chapter , ❤

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

Thankuou

@chassdesk 5 ай бұрын

So sick so game changing, great review

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@pimjuursema5789 5 ай бұрын

Hi Josh , what motor hight on the progression mast do you use ? Thanks !

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

I have the 20 cm cable

@pimjuursema5789 5 ай бұрын

@@joshku1990 Thanks !!!

@andrewrichardson5604 3 ай бұрын

Hey Josh, love your videos, I don't prone or sup foil but I've tried efoiling and I windsurf foil. The foildrive looks super cool and people are starting to use them with a sail or wing to get up in almost no wind. So much fun! Can I ask what tool you're using to screw your foil together?

@gillesweber5574 2 ай бұрын

Great video..😇🍀 are you using 3 balde prop or standard 2 blade?

@DavidFoxDotCom 5 ай бұрын

With you on safety. With power comes responsibility! It’s not a matter of “if” something will go wrong, just a matter of when….and where. I’ve had controller issues twice over past couple of years on other electrified gear. It can be a long and lonely paddle back!

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

Yeh it’s good to be realistic and not get carried away

@NilsMango 5 ай бұрын

Oh no, I think I will need to get one of these things one day after all 🤦‍♂

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

I think you do!

@tonioaks8680 Ай бұрын

Nice video ! after some time, do you still prefer the 20cm cable or you moved to 15cm ? Thank you

@joshku1990 Ай бұрын

15 for me but I still recommend 20 for people starting

@juanymime 5 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks. I'm getting one hopefully soon. What length of cable where you using? 25cm? do you think 20cm would be okay to go e-foiling upwind in shoppy waters?

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

So I’m using the 20cm that is perfect

@cefirmeza 3 ай бұрын

How tricky it is the motored upwind? 8:21 looks like the mast range is very narrow between the touchdown and clearing the motor. I wonder how difficult it is to ride low without losing speed or crashing

@alexanderkorakis898 5 ай бұрын

Is it easier to go upwind in swell/chop with the 80cm mast vs the 75cm mast? And which progression wing are you using in this video??

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

yeh i think the 80 cm is perfect, im on a HA proto here

@Foiloniousfunk 5 ай бұрын

Great video Josh! For your your local upwind/downwind, if you had eg 12 knots, how far would you generally go upwind before turning downwind? Guessing 3-4 km? Obviously a lot factors eg battery life in the conditions (swell, wind swell etc) and safety. Just want to get a general sense of distance upwind in eg 12 knots. Thanks again for putting out a really great video.

@joshku1990 4 ай бұрын

so i get about 7 km upwind with the sport max batery in 12 knots

@Foiloniousfunk 4 ай бұрын

@@joshku1990 Yeew! Thanks Josh!

@dong8822 5 ай бұрын

Kuey, I know you said you were experimenting with different gear but can you give me an idea about what setups you're mostly using. Ie. board, dimensions, volume, battery, foils, your body weight, etc. I was on Maui for 5 months in 2021. I was using a foil drive assist plus. Thanks, Don

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

so im using the 26 L Raptor here by amos shapes, the battery im using is the sport max, im using a 800cm square HA foil and im 77kg

@maxnuccio2440 5 ай бұрын

Who needs friends when you have 5k hahaha jk. This thing is insane and I can't wait to try and eventually purchase one! Just need to figure out where the extra coin is coming from. This close 👌 to selling the ski but hard to do.

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

I still love the ski but this is great when you can’t find a mate to go with

@adayinthelife5772 4 ай бұрын

Come move up to the Gold Coast. Maybe I can have a go of your foil drive too ; )

@Subscribe2Glide 5 ай бұрын

They need to make a pump assist, dockstart required, pumping required. Could be very inexpensive

@bryanadams5027 2 ай бұрын

Great video and info. Thank you for posting. How much battery percentage do you have left once you get upwind? Looks like you are using the 'sport' Max battery.

@mattproffett561 5 ай бұрын

What we really want to know is when’s that foil dropping 😅

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

I hope soon!

@somanysevens 5 ай бұрын

$9185.00…….👀

@babecerdo 5 ай бұрын

Great review. It, s mostly a tool for make the dw learning road easier for average people. The front wing seen it,s like an eagle, (winglets), it, s a proto? Thanks¡

@joshku1990 5 ай бұрын

Yes it’s a nice tool to get people better out there faster . And for the proto yes very similar to an eagle