Downwind Foiling. Go Further With The Stoke Foil Boost
Downwind foiling is all about distance. You can foil for kilometres and kilometres – if you can keep linking the waves. This is where the Stoke Foil Boost comes in – it gives that bit of propulsion if you lose the swell and need to link to the next wave.
Downwind foiling is the most frustrating of sports if you aren’t on the foil. The Stoke Foil Boost will help you in lighter conditions to go further and more efficiently.
Downwinding in any weather conditions
What happens when the conditions aren’t right, when there’s not enough wind, waves and current? When you can’t create the speed and lift required to get your board out of the water? You could stay home and mow the lawn, head to the beach and get frustrated, or you could attach the Stoke Foil Boost to your downwinding hydrofoil. Or maybe it should be called down waving.
A smart feature of the Stoke Foil Boost – particularly for downwinding – is that it’s attached to the mast of the foil, just below the board. When you need additional propulsion to get out of the water, it’s provided with a press of the button. This is done using the robust but small wireless controller that you hold in your hand. When out of the water, you can turn off the Stoke Foil Boost and the 188mm diameter propeller automatically folds away, minimising aerodynamic drag.
By not needing the additional propulsion all the time, you can travel many kilometres while downwinding.
In short, you’ll be able to downwind for longer, in all conditions, with less effort and greater efficiency.
You’ll also be able to downwind more safely, as the Stoke Foil Boost can help you get back to shore even when the wind and waves are not in your favour.
FAQ
Can the Stoke Foil Boost be used on all foils?
Yes, the Stoke Foil Boost has a universal mast mount that is designed to attach to all current foil masts. It’s quick and easy to attach and can be completed in a minute or two.
How long will the battery last?
Using the Stoke Foil Boost for downwinding, you’ll have enough battery capacity for over 50 launches out of the water. Easily enough for a long session and kilometres of downwinding, with power left over to help you get back to shore. If thats not enough you can always look at the XR Battery option which should provide you with at least 75 boosts.
Can additional batteries be purchased?
How long do batteries take to charge?
It takes approximately 2 hours for a Sports battery to charge fully with a standard charger included in the kit. With a fast charger it is possible to charge a Sports battery in as little as 45 minutes.
How is the Stoke Foil Boost controlled?
The unit is controlled by a robust yet small wireless controller that is handheld when prone foiling or mounted to a handle/boom when wing foiling or paddle when downwinding or SUP foiling
Is it quick and easy to attach?
It’s surprisingly quick. It only takes a minute to fit the foil boost to the mast of your foil. We have two receiver options at the moment. Under-board option which works with majority of the board or an onboard one for boards with carbon foil tracks…. Cable length is adjustable on both options so you can place the unit anywhere on the mast. Both receivers take less than minute to be installed.
