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Reply in Topic: Duotone MidFish board with FoilDrive ?

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QLD

1570 posts

Monday,

23 Feb 2026 5:04am

Duotone have used carbon tracks for other board in their range. Like Armstrong in boards, carbon tracks block the signal to the controller. I don't know if the midfish has them, would be worth doing some research prior to purchasing.

Reply in Topic: Parawing /Powerwing vs Winging

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1570 posts

Saturday,

21 Feb 2026 5:20pm

A parawing is just a spinnaker that drags you downwind, just like a yacht. Add a board and foil you can go upwind. But if you're happy to just go downwind, go for it.

Reply in Topic: Ditching the wing for the wang in 2026

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17 Feb 2026 5:41am

If your into swell riding para is next level compared to wing. And if your local is blessed with good wind swell and reliable strong wind the para is a no brainer. We've have perfect para conditions and most wingers, even a kiter have or are in the process of changing to para. Being able to ride the swell at any speed in any direction without the wing being in front of you is the ultimate.

I don't understand people using para on flat water, no point, wing is much better for those conditions.

Reply in Topic: OZONE Pocket Rocket - Modding & Improvements Thread

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15 Feb 2026 10:05am

I wasn't overly impressed with the V1 Pocket Rocket, not much of an improvement compared to my V1 Maliko's. Bu t having purchased a 2.5 Power Pack to fit under my 2.9 Maliko I'm hopeful the V2 PR will carry many of the upgrades that the PP has brought to market. Release seems to be April, right at the end of our season.

Reply in Topic: Ozone PowerPack Parawing is out!

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QLD

1570 posts

14 Feb 2026 8:19pm

Had a couple of sessions on the 2.4 Power Pack. According to the Ozone table it should start to be usable from just above 15knots though for me on a 82ltr North Midi my minimum is 24 knots. This works for me, sits nicely between my 2.9 and 2 mtr.

Reply in Topic: Calling Foil drive integrated mast users! POD height advice

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

7 Feb 2026 6:52am

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CFL Foiler said..

airsail said..

WindyBear said..

Dl33ta said..
I'm on a 15cm integrated with a trench board. I'd been advised to get a 20cm one to make the learning easier but for the price I wasn't going to drop that sort of money on an integrated mast twice, so figured I'd just take the learning pain at the start. It really doesn't take that long to get used to and I think it's actually a benefit when trying to go direct upwind as the board isn't as exposed to the wind.

Interesting! How does that height deal with chop?

12cm combined with a trench is difficult in chop but fine in smooth surf conditions. I rode the 12 on a standard board in heavy chop for a long time but had to go to 15cm when I got a trench board. It was just too difficult to keep the pod in the water going upwind on the 12, ventilation was killing the thrust.

I used to have all kinds of ventilation issues in those choppy conditions with my short cable setup. The Zip Pod completely solved my ventilation issues. I think its one of the key benefits of the mini pods that allow the Mast to break up the water flow before it hits the pod. I think you can go shorter on any integrated mast or DIY mini pod. Note this would not apply for older integrated masts with the original large pod that protrudes in front of the mast.

I feel unstoppable now knowing I wont have to worry about ventilation while motoring upwind. Trench + Mini Pod = the perfect FD setup.

Yep, waiting for the Foildrive mini pod to drop and I'll swap over.

Reply in Topic: Calling Foil drive integrated mast users! POD height advice

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QLD

1570 posts

7 Feb 2026 5:05am

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WindyBear said..

Interesting! How does that height deal with chop?

Reply in Topic: Slick Pod or Nano Pod that is the Question?;-)

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

30 Jan 2026 2:26pm

Foildrive test all products that directly interact with the Foildrive. The first part that I knew that broke the rules was the magic hub, created more load on the system. This was also the first time I'd seen 3rd party posts removed.

FD Support work bloody hard sorting out issues, the last thing they need is 3rd party kit causing issues they have never seen before. Paul even did a video about the use of 3rd party products. Foildrive warranty is extremely generous, I've seen full systems replaced every when purchased secondhand and well out of any 12 month warranty.

im not an ambassador or sponsored though have been on the receiving end of Foildrive amazing warranty support, all my kit is well out of the 12 month warranty period.

Reply in Topic: Slick Pod or Nano Pod that is the Question?;-)

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1570 posts

30 Jan 2026 2:16pm

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GWatto said..

camerongraham said..
If this was a FB group post it would have been blocked for "breaching community standards" due to all the discussions about the benefits of strap ons

Yeah it is disappointing that the FB group have banned discussions about these strap ons which are intended to compliment a product we have all purchased and enjoy from Foil Drive, particularly when they have not released their own solution
I'm also disappointed to hear from people who are potentially benefitting from endorsements from FD that these pods will void your warranty - Sorry not just you Airsail
Can we have directly from FD if warranties are voided if you use a non OEM pod, what part of the warranty is voided and why?
I would have liked to think that people trying to make a well loved object such as the Foil Drive even better would have been in the spirit of the foiling community. I know that these guys aren't Chinees rip off agents, they are FD frothers looking for more froth where there is a gap

Reply in Topic: Calling Foil drive integrated mast users! POD height advice

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

30 Jan 2026 5:31am

For me the higher pod the better though I have found the limit in our chop for upwind/downwind. If using a regular board, I use a 12cm cable, but if on a trench ventilation became an issue and I went to the 15cm cable.

A 15-18cm pod seems the target for most users, will work in even the largest chop. Minipods do make a big difference when dipping on a wave, less chance of the nose being dragged down. Fitting and removing can be a pain if you need to remove the stator each time, look for a minipod that doesn't require tools to remove or fit. Foildrive has one coming soon that works like this.

Reply in Topic: Slick Pod or Nano Pod that is the Question?;-)

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

30 Jan 2026 5:20am

This should be released from Foildrive in the near future, clips on or off any mast without tools or removing the stator, perfect for prone. It's a slick bit of gear as you would expect from Foildrive and keeps your warranty intact. Should be about the same price as the current universal pod.

Reply in Topic: Clip on harness hook

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

27 Jan 2026 5:21am

Or this from Ozone

Reply in Topic: What makes a board "Parawing Certified"? Technical requirements and design essentials.

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

24 Jan 2026 5:48am

Interesting that the Skywalker website states they don't advertise, well not pay to advertise. But, these pictures are straight from their website so obviously happy to fudge the lines between information and advertising.
Built in Poland and this green board retails at 1800 Euro, just over AUD$3000

Reply in Topic: FD foil advice

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

20 Jan 2026 5:56pm

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pitbulldoug said..

airsail said..

thuffam said..
Just tried it at Mooloolaba on the flat with small bumps . Not sure why people say the ARTs are hard.. I found it almost identical to my old BSC890. In fact I didn't notice much difference between the two other than the 999 turns better and is much easier to balance (which is also opposite to what I've read - weird). Also it uses the same amount, if not more battery than the BSC (when cruising at speed) - also opposite to what it should do??
So I suspect this is more of a user problem.
Any suggestions to technique. For example while I could catch the bumps ( that were only a couple feet high) I couldnt keep up with them when on foil (no motor).
I added a little negative tail shim that improved it a little.
I suspect most battery used while motoring around - and not sure if I was doing this today but the other day someone said I had the nose pointing too high.
Using old Short Black fuses and 425 progressive tail and 75cm 19mm aluminium mast. Motor at 20cm
Thanks

Those Mooloolaba swells move quite fast as they aren't breaking so you need fast foils to keep up. Your rear stab is quite large, this really slows you down, try and borrow a smaller rear stab and give that a go.
The 999 requires more speed to create the same lift as your BSC890, so you will chew the battery more. As the span and AR get higher, the battery charge life is extended but turning is effected by the wide spans so you need to size down your stab even more.
My go to is the Fireball 1070 paired with the short fuselage and Skinny 30. Gives about 45 min of runtime upwind/downwind.

What approx weight are you airsail interested as you say your go to is the 1070 FB for FD,which i love for higher wind winging/parawing but never tried for FD yet but I'm 100 kgs was thinking my 1250FB for FD hmm maybe 1070FB got me thinking?

I'm 81kgs on a 5'2 x 26ltr trench board. Depending on board size I doubt the 1070 will get you planing unless you have the Fusion. I have Fireballs 1070-1500 for demo but I guess your not in Oz.

Reply in Topic: FD foil advice

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

20 Jan 2026 10:47am

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Reply in Topic: Seabreeze graphs - Missing Adelaide airport graph

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QLD

1570 posts

20 Jan 2026 5:03am

It's probably more to do with the BOM than Seabreeze. We lost our weather station when the council decided it didn't want to pay BOM to upkeep the council owned station, they would do it themselves.

Well they didn't of course so now no local wind readings. As soon as BOM stopped up keeping the equipment they turned off the feed, without that Seabreeze has no data.

Reply in Topic: Eye shut or eyes open

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

19 Jan 2026 5:25am

When learning to do rotations always shut your eyes, it avoids you lifting your head which stops the rotation. Once you have mastered the rotation it's fine to keep your eyes open.
It's a weird feeling going into a jump, closing your eyes as you pull in the sail, spin then land, almost magical.

Reply in Topic: FD foil advice

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

13 Jan 2026 8:25pm

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thuffam said..
Ive started riding a foil assist (a home made version of the Duotone waist setup) and have been using my old Axis gear. Mostly a PNG1150 & Progressive 400 tail, but now I'm starting to ride waves (the bumps at Mooloolaba) and find the PNG turns like a brick . So after a next progression and ideally looking to ride in the surf (non breakng). Any recommendations. I am after something that can extend the session.. so god glide and pump but can also curve (more mellow carving.. nothing too full on). Any recommendations?

I spoke to a bloke who loves his Armstrong HA980 and finds is carves really well and pumps great. He thought the MA's didn't pump (and glide) nearly as well.
So looked up the nearest equivalent from Axis looks like the ART v2 999. Looks like a good option.

Also I'm on an old aluminium mast... so now wondering if i am to move to a carbon mast should i move over to Armstrong or Code while at it???

Might be a religious debate. But interested to hear others thoughts.
Thanks
Tim

Just had my first session on the new Axis Surge 1010, even though it is smaller than the ARTv2 1099 it has great lift and a super early start. This is due to the high camber foil section that the ARTv2 doesn't have.
This gives a longer runtime and less power required to get going.

Reply in Topic: Slick Pod or Nano Pod that is the Question?;-)

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QLD

1570 posts

12 Jan 2026 6:56pm

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Johndesu said..
Is a "SlicK Pod" or "Nano Pod almost as good as an intergrated mast or even better maybe?:-)

The integrated is the pinnacle of low drag for Foildrive, zero tape or cable above the pod to cause drag when you dip. Also, any mini pod with straps or similar wrapped around the front of the mast will also have more drag than an integrated mast.
But, integrated masts are expensive, their only drawback. Less drag costs.

Reply in Topic: What's going on at Unifoil?

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

11 Jan 2026 6:16pm

Switch and Best are the two big ones that failed the direct customer model, I'm sure there are many others. I've heard warranty support is an absolute nightmare when going direct.

Reply in Topic: Foiling in 2026

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QLD

1570 posts

11 Jan 2026 6:11pm

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mr love said..
My prediction for 2026

Windsurfers continue to jump to winging. As they improve on the wing they will spend less and less time on fin and many will give up fin all together. I see it happen all the time.
Windfoilers will also jump to wing..both freeride and racing. If it were not for iQ foil being an Olympic sport windfoil racing would be in trouble.
Freeride windfoil will become even more niche, manufacturers will dump it as the market is not there.
Wingers in windier / wavier places will jump to parawing....it's parawings the hot thing at the moment.

More parawings than wings at our local now, yes we have wind and swell. Last season it was downwind with a paddle, now the paddle is ditched for the parawing. The car shuffle is dwindling too with the newer parawings offering much better upwind performance.
Still a few wind foils occasionally and fins when the wind is up but the fin guys spend a lot of time watching the forecast and dreaming of wind.

Reply in Topic: What's going on at Unifoil?

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

11 Jan 2026 5:29am

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lowcountryfoil said..
I don't understand the negativity here. I am stoked that a reputable brand is going to be more affordable. I was just about to switch to the code s but am most likely going to the evolution now. The code is now twice as expensive for the system.
how is this bad for us riders?

Only bad if Unifoil cease to exist in the coming months, then your purchase looks expensive.

Reply in Topic: Flow Custom Assist v2 Pro

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

11 Jan 2026 5:27am

You have to add the price of the prop too as it's not included.
Then there is the question of support for your expensive toy, is there any? Hopefully not like Manta

Reply in Topic: Flow Custom Assist v2 Pro

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QLD

1570 posts

9 Jan 2026 8:26am

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foilthegreats said..
Any rider feedback on this system? www.flow-custom.com/product/flow-custom-assist-v2-pro/

Wow, super expensive for an unknown product, probably better to go with the Duotone if you want a waist mount system.

Reply in Topic: Naish ADX Strut Blown up twice

airsail

QLD

1570 posts

8 Jan 2026 10:16am

I'm not sure of the ADX construction but was the wing ever hung or held by the front handle when the strut wasn't inflated?
The bladder can fall back into the strut if this happened, next inflation the bladder will most likely pop.

Reply in Topic: Duotone Foil Assist

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QLD

1570 posts

4 Jan 2026 2:19pm

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PJ87 said..
The clips i have seen of guys riding the duotone foil assist, the riders seem to ride with allot more flow and style than guys with the FD battery bolted onto the board, even the really good riders on FD & Manta you notice a difference in their turns when riding a wave compared to when they have no battery weight on the board.

I think the duotone controller is good, as it seems more aimed to get you up and going on a wave, then disappear so you can be hands free rather than holding a remote the whole time, motoring back out on foil constantly doing circuits in the lineup. The duotone setup seems to be more aimed at an assist for purists to get onto a wave disengage, then pump back out, or cruise back out to the lineup prone and use it as a paddle assist. If you want to be motoring around the whole time with a remote in your hands, you might be better with a FD or Manta type setup with a big heavy battery bolted on your board, just my 2c

Your right about the clips your seeing though probably more to do with the skill of the rider rather than what assist they use. Having had a one set of batteries go on the Duotone I can see the benefits in true surf, chip in, ride, pull off and a slow prone motor back out. But definitely not suitable to staying on foil the full time, you will really chew through battery charge.

I've taught a few people to Foildrive, they get it really quickly. I doubt the quirky Duotone controller will be easily learned by foil beginners and I wouldn't strap the waist belt to my grandson's, just wouldn't fit.

Reply in Topic: Duotone Foil Assist

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QLD

1570 posts

1 Jan 2026 10:27am

The use of the remote reminded me of parawing when going downwind. If you hit a dead spot can I get the para out in time or press the remote button 6 times to get enough drive. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, having instant power available like the FD controller is much preferred.

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