Chinese hydrofoil for efoil?

davide · January 5, 2018, 11:04pm

If there’s a group order to germany with good conditions, I’ll be interested

Felixeik · January 6, 2018, 9:04am

Me too, ordering different foils wont be a Problem.

smarm · January 7, 2018, 8:39am

As a point of reference:

Ordered from: Kite Hydrofoil In Surfing Plate Base Aluminum Mast Is Hollow - Buy Kite Hydrofoil,Hydrofoil Carbon Fober,Hydrofoil Aluminum Mast Product on Alibaba.com

They shipped almost a month after I ordered and took a bit of hassling. Be aware it only ships with a 65cm mast.

However, I’m reasonably convinced it’s a copy/OEM of the Slingshot Hover Glide NF2: https://www.kitepower.com.au/products/slingshot-hoverglide-nf2-2018?variant=777500229659

That’s not a bad thing, as it’s got some excellent reviews.

FlyingBob · January 7, 2018, 8:01pm

Felix, David, you got Mail

Looking forward and will post here when we received the foil!

Robert

g.gregory8 · January 7, 2018, 11:38pm

Anyone in 'lil New Zealand wanting one also? I’m getting one in soon (next week or so), would be good to split the shipping.

Sourcecode · January 8, 2018, 5:30am

I would have jumped in but I already got mine

blocoloco · February 4, 2018, 8:27pm

hi smarm , i’ve got the same mast. may you have already have the 3d mastmount stl files to the pacificmeister system?

smarm · February 5, 2018, 5:37am

Sure they’re a snug fit but they hold well (ignore the fact the mast is black and slingshot, the chinese one is the same as the slingshot mast/foil.

Here’s the fusion with the latest version, let me know if you need me to export the STL of the mount.

http://a360.co/2nJcU7x

blocoloco · February 5, 2018, 7:01am

thanks alot, the stl-files would be great, because i’ve not the same 3d draw software.

smarm · February 5, 2018, 7:48am

Sure:

Front:

Back:

blocoloco · February 5, 2018, 8:19am

thanks for sharing the files

blocoloco · February 6, 2018, 4:06pm

can you recommend a wire, which you’ve used throgh the mast?

smarm · February 7, 2018, 4:59am

Purchased locally here in Australia:

High quality 8AWG wire will fit down each channel.

rogjalon · February 7, 2018, 11:49am

If you’re operating in salt water, then tinned marine grade is best.

Nickburton · February 14, 2018, 12:56pm

Hi

It looks really shiny
will need a good sand back to get the best out of it

Pidd · February 26, 2018, 1:47am

Hey Cuz. I am in Aucks and just found your post, probably too late to share order but I am happy to talk efoil or carbon fibre or how we could share resources anytime 021437669

MAC · February 26, 2018, 4:12am

Anyone ever purchased this hydrofoil? It says it has hollow aluminum mast, available in 60, 70, 80 cm length. What Length would be best? I’m thinking 80cm would be best so the motor does not suck in air when on foil. Any opinions?

g.gregory8 · February 27, 2018, 7:28am

@MaB I have that exact foil. It arrived last week, I haven’t had a chance to test yet. Unfortunately mine arrived with some chips in the front wing. It is a lot heavier than I thought for a cf wing. Other than that it looks pretty good. Mast is suitable for running cables, it is the same as slingshot mast I believe. Let me know if there’s anything specific you want to know?

MaxMaker · February 27, 2018, 7:52am

At that price its probably glasfibre with a final carbon fibre layer. Doesn’t make sense from a statics viewpoint.

g.gregory8 · February 27, 2018, 8:13am

@Pidd yes ordered already sorry. yeah I’m keen to share knowledge and resources etc.
Do you have a build underway?