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In this video I'm wearing a Billabong Absolute+ 5•4mm wetsuit. I recently purchased it during Black Friday Sales and is Plenty warm! I'm confident it will serve me well for the whole winter season. December has proven to be a transitional month for wetsuit thickness for me. On nice sunny calm days I'll be ok with a 3mm suit like my older Xcel 3•2 suit (that suit keeps on kicking. It was my first wetsuit I bought as an adult at a discount sale over 10 years ago) but a 5mm is better in December for me. I bought my first 5mm and first chest-zip suit (Dakine brand 5•4•3) in January 2022 because I was having withdrawals after not foiling for a month or more 😂. The Dakine suit started having a few leaks at the end of winter 2024 and is no longer much warmer than the Xcel 3mm suit. I knew I'd need a new one for January - March and bought the Billabong one. I have never tried anything thicker than 5mm. 5mm seemed thick enough with the Dakine the past two Winters and I'm liking this newer Billabong even more. It has nicer jersey-like material on the inside on the core... But with that said, the newer version of the Dakine I was wearing before looks to have a better updated interior too. I'm also liking the BUILT-IN hood more than I thought I would. I Initially didn't think I liked hoods because of an uncomfortable experience with a separate older and stiffer hood years ago. Seems wetsuits keep getting better and better like most things. Definitely more comfortable than the suits I wore as a kid up to November only. Foiling is the first activity that has inspired me to continue enjoying Watersports past November. Here's to hoping the new suit lasts 2 or more seasons vs the Dakine's 2 seasons. Preferably more of course 😃

@@eFoilLakePowell Thanks for your detailed response! Recently started e-foiling (around sw Utah), as a way to hopefully "get" wingfoiling, which I took up this past summer. Discovered that efoiling is a ton of fun and will be more than just a stepping stone to winging, for sure. Purchased a new O'neill 3/4 to replace a 2/3....but I'm afraid I'll need a 5mm w/hood to get out on the water now! The 3/4 will extend the season though, for sure. Thanks again - really enjoy your videos on Powell.👏

@absolutevegan9726 thanks for sharing. Wonderful to hear from a neighboring foiler still riding. That 5 suit upgrade I bet will be perfect. Shoot me a message on any of my socials if you make a trip to Powell and want to go for a group ride

@@eFoilLakePowell Awesome - will do!

Awesome!

Yes. These stickers did stay on. Consider using some test-stickers (characters that are not part of your registration) to see if they'll stay on. At least keep a good eye on the decals for the first couple rides, especially if it's a custom one-piece sticker... But I recon the custom ones will be higher quality in every way and should stay firmly in place

Gliding 1500 Wing. Original 3 blade prop (uncaged) used. The original 3 blade EVO prop has superior breach forgiveness. I could not do this with the folding prop. Folding prop is average on breach recovery. Jet also has amazing breach recovery

@@eFoilLakePowell Nice. Do you remove the whole cage unit or cut the cage off?

@bones99999 The entire cage has been removed. It comes off relatively easy. No cutting required. The main prop guard piece has been replaced with what is commonly known in the industry as a "prop cone." The Prop Cone will have the same core shape as the piece of the prop guard between the prop and the motor, but without the spokes of the prop guard. I am using the prop cone from the folding prop kit, but with the original 3 blade prop. The back part of the prop guard can be removed simply by twisting it off. This will reduce drag a little bit, but not as much as removing the entire thing and replacing it with a prop cone. I prefer the looser feeling without the guard. Even the jet feels somewhat looser (to me) than the big circumference of the prop guard. Not sure if the prop cone is available to purchase alone by itself outside the folding prop kit yet. I'll have to recommend Waydoo and dealers, (such as my friends at Adventure Elevated in Utah) carry and sell the prop cone as an individual part for those that may not intend to surf waves or wakes. The folding prop is up to 10% more efficient than the uncovered standard prop (based on two controlled tests at 15 mph) But the foldy has a lower top speed (but still very fast) and is not as breach friendly.

@@eFoilLakePowell great thanks for the reply. I get what you mean. I have taken the prop cone off for a clean and lube of the shaft. I'll look to see if anyone has made a 3D model of it. Hopefully.

Thanks for the feedback. Sorry to hear about your problems with your GetFOIL gear keeping you grounded this year. That's unfortunate 😔. Hope you still got some water and Powell time in other ways. Im hoping to catch up on videos and projects. I'm behind and I've underestimated (again) how busy the last few months (quarter) of the year can get for me and my family. Looking forward to sharing more from earlier this year and new things going now such as the EVO. Lift has a great deal going on now for the Lift 4. Part of the reason for the deal is to move inventory for the eventual arrival of the next generation Lift eFoils. Little has been seen/ announced publicly so far, but it appears the next Lift eFoil will be entirely different, leaving compatibility behind. Much how the Waydoo EVO is not compatible with the previous gen. Lots of cool stuff and evolution of foiling as a whole on the horizon. 2025 will be amazing I think. Trying to make the most of things till then too. Wishing the same for you. Enjoy the rest of the year and on.

No it will not fit. The jet attaches in a totally different way. Other than that, you can expect the EVO jet to look and function exactly the same as the jet for the Flyer ONE Series. The way it attaches is the only significant difference. Much the same can be said about the Folding Prop too. Expect the same performance, but improved flow of water from fuselage to prop blades because the core of the prop is more conical vs a small cylinder. A small but big difference between the Flyer EVO and Flyer ONE series is the pin that slides through the shaft to spin the prop is THICKER on the EVO than the ONE. Nothing is compatible between the EVO and ONE... Except the tail stabilizer... Sorta... The EVO stabilizer has a small nub on the bottom (to help hold it in place while screwing it down), but it could be ground off to fit the Flyer ONE series. Hoping to catch up on some videos to show these things and more in detail.

That's awesome! Potential and thrills unblocked 🔓

Hello, glad to know the video provided some help to get things going. MSO/MCO should be provided by the seller. If you purchased from a dealer (local or online) it should be provided by the seller. If you bought direct from Waydoo you should get it from Waydoo or possibly the USA Waydoo distributor. I recently purchased a new Waydoo Flyer One PLUS deck only from Green Hat Kiteboarding online. (Very fast shipping 👍) MSO had somehow slid under one of the bottom flaps of the box AND stuck to the bottom of the flap. I nearly missed it! If you still have the original box, check the box again. Check every single panel of the box to be sure it didn't fall into a crazy hidden spot like mine. I'd suggest contacting whoever you purchased it from first. Then reach out to Waydoo about the document(s)

@@eFoilLakePowell I ordered direct and don't believe it got tossed. I have several inquiries to Waydoo direct and Mackiteboarding in Michigan to see if I can get one generated. Waydoo no response? Thanks for your time!

@@SPSC97 sorry to hear about your challenges on that. I hope they respond soon. I feel like they generally respond very quickly (within a day or so or less) from what I've seen. But I've also seen an occasional person "slip through the cracks" with any and all brands for that matter. Keep trying.

Finally got a reply from Waydoo, hopefully the are processing it now! My channel is SPSC97, mostly windsurfing around Florida and Bonaire.

@@SPSC97 awesome. There was recently a major holiday in China and for Asian countries, which probably extended your delayed response even more. I hope your experience will be more positive as I know it can be, moving forward!

No, it does not affect the sound. The cutouts expose the speakers entirely

Thanks. Welcome to Page ... Or welcome back 😃

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It's tough for sure. Shifting more or less weight into my forearms and putting my head up or down helps with elevation control. Legs straight and down vs knees bent and legs up can help with shifting weight forward and back too. Turning is done by rolling weight from hip to hip and thigh to thigh. Forearms come into play here too. More weight on left or right arm. Varying the speed is important too. You may need to vary the speed more in prone than other positions pending if your trying to carve or not. Eventually you'll figure out where you need to lay on the board to have a nice balance of all these limited motions. Superman! And Live Life to the Foilest

When standing, your center of gravity is highest, but you have the most control over that gravity and can shift it around significantly and quickly. When kneeling, your center of gravity is lower and you have pretty good ability to shift around. Prolonged kneeling can lead to fatigue after a while for most people though. Sitting has equally low center of gravity, but because the butt is squishy it does not respond as quickly as the harder knees do. I can sit all day and ride because it's comfortable. When in prone position your center of gravity is lowest but there is very little control over that center of gravity as we are discussing I love riding in every position. Switching it up, just keeps it being so much fun

That's a very good point. It is after all one of the reasons that people will say that they don't like wakeboats or wake surfers is because some of them are blasting tunes with their giant speakers 🤪. We definitely want to maintain good public perception of efoiling. So far, based on my location at Lake Powell, people really love efoils because we're so quiet and make no wake. Keeping things quiet when in serene public environments will be important. When I'm in canyons, especially Antelope Canyon where there are paddle sports or slow moving boats and fishing, I will pause the music. Echos in the canyon are no good for others either If I plan to be riding aggressively, I often won't bring the music at all because listening to the cues of the water tension breaking from the wings or the prop reaching the surface is extremely important. I know this is something that I have mentioned in some of my videos. I know some people use waterproof bone conducting headphones. I'm just not sure how well they will work while someone is wearing different kinds of helmets. I like the idea of the bone conducting ones because it keeps the rider's ears open for listening to other boaters and hazards. Which is also why I like the Bluetooth speaker instead of headphones or earbuds. But if you have a product suggestion for a helmet mounted one that will not filter out ambient noise too much, let me know I'll definitely try to point out good public etiquette of noise in future videos. Glad you're enjoying the content and appreciate the feedback 🤙

FINIS Duo conducting earphones are great for swimming, but they don't really connect to your head well without goggles. They would be hard to attach without losing them in a wipeout, too. I imagine there must be some sort of helmet mounted headphones considering the snowboard/surfing industry.

Ya that sounds right on the motor. I would definitely suggest joining the Facebook community group. There are individuals who are far more talented, experienced, and knowledgeable about everything going on than I ever will be. facebook.com/share/g/zKgyrqFE33L4HVtU/?mibextid=A7sQZp Some of the suppliers are helping, others are in situations where they cannot or will not help because of legal action against FOIL or other reasons A member of the group made a 3-D printed prop and shared the files for that. Otherwise I think there are no props. They may have been made in house like a few other things facebook.com/share/g/zKgyrqFE33L4HVtU/?mibextid=A7sQZp

Home is where the heart is ❤️

🤗. My oldest son was kind enough to shoot the video for me. Good little camera man.

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Awesome! Glad to hear it's been a good upgraded experience!

I appreciate that. Thanks and you as well

Thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to seeing what individuals and the entire industry/ sport can do. I gotta catch up on the amazing stuff I have yet to share so I can be ready for the potential yet to come... But at the same time "Keep it real" and don't sweat it. Surf and Fly, jive with Powell and go with God

Glad to hear the video was helpful. Even if it simply inspires some new methods or adjustments. Building speed while standing is one of the methods I demonstrated. As you said, moving the rear foot can be difficult for many. Getting that rear foot positioned roughly where you ultimately want it first, helps a lot. If rear foot needs to be moved it might be easier to go back to knees and start over with an adjusted rear foot position and try again. Taking mental note of what feels better so it can be repeated. Eventually, a rider will have enough experience and balance that they can get up with little thought and even some sloppiness and then adjust any foot on the fly. For someone new it may

totally agree. I wish I had seen this video before I started. Took me two sessions to figure this out on my own.

@@Drlarceny glad your foiling. Also my apologies that I did not post a video like this sooner. I tend to be overzealous and bury myself in video projects and ideas. which then puts me seriously behind. Also it took me a while to fully realize how much of a challenge this board shape can be for some but not for others. I've had people who I'd expect to struggle, pop up no problem. I've also seen a couple cases where very experienced riders struggle unexpectedly.

​@@eFoilLakePowell what wing were you using in the video?

@@Drlarceny 250 wing. My and many people's favorite of the FOIL wings.

I actually got them as a package along with titanium bolts and the Axis fuselage adapters from the eFoil Premium Gears (rip) BUT Here's an Amazon link for just the latches that other's found for replacement/upgrade a.co/d/2ShxcoG The FOIL shop is also still open for selling remaining parts they have on stock. They have plastic board latches still shop.getfoil.com/collections/accessories

Yes indeed 😃

I actually did pick up the Axis Foil adapters. No experience with Sabfoil. But one of the original testers got crazy range and time with a Sabfoil wing. I think it was the leviathan wing? I'll have a review of the Axis adapters at some point in the future. I just finished testing a handful of Axis wings with different props, including some wake poaching with Waydoo folding prop. Using the Axis Spitfire 840 (possibly my favorite all around Axis wing) and streamline prop I was able to get 14-15 miles range even though it's on the smaller side of the spitfire range. Spitfire 840 has less drag than the explorer wing, better turns, and more range. I'd say it's suited for intermediate and up but not best for learning or beginners.

@@eFoilLakePowell I got impatient and purchased the Sabfoil 950 and associated adapter earlier today. I read a couple different reviews and both indicated this was a good fit for the Waydoo. We will see in about a week. Haven’t pulled the trigger on the Streamline prop setup but am very tempted… I have enjoyed your how to videos. Thanks for putting them out for us.

@@larrycollar1322 right on 👍🤙. Let me know how the wing treats ya after a few rides.

Lift has angle sensors to cut the motor too. I believe the New Waydoo EVO has angle / tilt sensors. Agreed that they are basic safety features. One thing Lift lacks though is an auto safety lock on the remote to mitigate unintentional acceleration. I think they are the only brand lacking this very basic safety feature.

Amazing place and feeling. You're welcome and thanks for sharing.

Speaking of school 🏫🎒. Now that back to school season is upon us, assembling a crew of 3 or more to go wakesurfing becomes far more difficult. But with an e-foil... You can surf and fly anytime anywhere, even solo. Have 2 or more eFoils, even better. Gliding with friends simultaneously is a blast. No need to take turns or require the time to prep the boat and trailer 🏄‍♂️🪽🤙. Yeeeew!

For invasive fresh water mussels: just a couple dunks should be fine and/Or simply enough time out of water to ensure everything is **DRY*. mussels will die when everything is completely dry. For salt water: just a few dunks should be fine or spraying it down really good. Maybe a treatment of anti corrosion spray occasionally on metal parts. Tefgel on bolts

@@eFoilLakePowell, thank you for the answer, my waydoo one plus efoil is having trouble to spin propeller , it's actually working at first time I get in the water but after I use it a while and stop , it's not working again. I tried to remove propeller and clean it up cause I have been using it more than a year in the salt water, but I couldn't remove it though, it got stuck. I am not sure what to do. What are your thoughts

@ibrahimonbasi Which propeller do you have? Original 3 blade *metal* one? 3 blade plastic? Flyer One Plus prop with flat tips? Folding prop? The hardest prop to remove is the original generation one metal one. But it does have 3 bolt inserts on the hub for getting grip with a prop puller. Tips for removing a prop can be seen here. ua-cam.com/video/LKFb8s3f_FE/v-deo.html It might be most helpful to upload pictures or a video of what you are dealing with and share on Facebook Waydoo Flyers group. If not on Facebook then maybe you can upload a video to UA-cam and share the link here in a comment

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It feels much cooler when in motion. There is cooler air off the water. You start out IN the water (which sometimes can be in the mid or high 80⁰ s) and then allow the air to super-cool your wet body... That's the ULTIMATE CHILL... It's the best! There will be times you crash and can refresh, re-wet, and start again. Really it's a lot like any other watersport in this regard. Also if I dig my heels into the water a bit more I can spray 💦 myself with water. Can't do that on a waterski or wakeboard... But there are ways to spray yourself on those activities too, but just a bit harder to do. My helmet has a thin fabric liner. If I dunk my head it helps stay cool too. But also warmer in winter time. Best of both seasons (wetsuit season and no wetsuit season 😉)

@@eFoilLakePowell we love it there we have a houseboat at the marina in Bullfrog

@@DennisSmith-dq6iu believe it or not, I've actually never been to Bullfrog. Only a few miles past Rainbow bridge. A whole 2/3 of the lake I've never seen. I'll have to drive around to Bullfrog someday to eFoil there maybe. Even better to just arrange a boat trip some day

Good question. There is no room for a paddle. Especially on the more advanced models equipped with a smaller board. Best solution would be a mini portable diving scooter jet. Waydoo has a mini jet scooter that can attach to arm, leg, or even a SUP for assistance. In general, it's a good idea to not go any further from shore than you're willing to swim. It's good to let people at home know your plans, especially if riding solo. Familiarity with your gear and the limitations and range of the battery is important. I take a cell phone and a dry bag on every trip. My battery has up to 15 mi of range. The very back part of this Canyon is About 3 mi from my starting point. There are other boats and people that visit this canyon throughout the day that could provide assistance should I have a major malfunction... Much like any other watercraft I've been riding for almost 4 years (year round). I can count on one hand the number of times I've needed assistance. Mostly due to my own fault and pushing the battery to its end which is not good for the longevity of the battery. Once was malfunction out of hundreds of rides and thousands of miles. My Waydoo eFoil has been pretty reliable.

@eFoilLakePowell day pack with a paddle that breaks down is too much?

@@williamevans6522 It might work 🤔. Maybe for trips where cruising and exploration is priority. Otherwise, I don't really want to be falling into the water with such a thing and a pack on my back when I'm out carving harder and trying to progress. Every bit of extra weight when you're balancing 2-3 ft off the water can make it harder. A paddle might possibly be no less cumbersome than the scooter jet I mentioned, but I don't even take one of those. Overall I think the scooter jets would work better. Take the smaller more advanced board setup for example again. It will not have the buoyancy to support the weight of a typical adult rider bellow 7mph or so. It becomes a very heavy kickboard with a ton of resistance. Not sure how well a paddle can be used while prone or sitting on a board that is being drug bellow the surface of the water. Laying prone with a scooter jet would be better. I might have to give it a try someday I guess. Otherwise I feel pretty covered and safe with my current methods. Likewise I hope you get a chance to try foiling. It's not hard or easy... Just different. And a whole lot of fun

@eFoilLakePowell I'm just always thinking," what if"...

@@williamevans6522 I hear ya. I do that a lot too. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. On a related topic: The US Coast Guard has stated that eSurf, jetboards, and eFoils are the only "vessels" not required to have a paddle or fire extinguisher.

How would you water and electrify 1/4 of America?

@Madpoptart Glen canyon was full of ancient Pueblo/Anasazi archeological sites. A couple thousand years of indigenous cultural artifacts destroyed. We need nuclear power plants and reclaimed water systems.

The waterways provide life, electricity, recreation, and a means of transportation to visit, explore, and enjoy the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area GCNRA. Without Lake Powell, I assure you that the Glen Canyon would be grossly underappreciated. It definitely would not be one of the most visited park lands that it is today. Have you ever been to the GCNRA? How much of it did you see? How did you see it?

@eFoilLakePowell I have been to lake Powell & the canyon many times. 2 years ago the water was low enough to see several Pueblo structures. Your need to play in water surely outweighs the cultural importance. I think you might think different if it was your ancestors.

Check out Adventure Elevated and their website of the same name. I recommend The #Waydoo eFoil that I'm using. Adventure Elevated is a Utah based dealer and eFoil school that I'm affiliated with. We hope to have lessons and rentals next year, maybe end of this season. WakeBros is another option at Powell in Page. They rent Fliteboard brand eFoil. Send me a DM on Instagram (same user name) for lessons most any time

It's a must try

Not sure if I understand what you mean. If you're talking about feet dragging, I did that on purpose. It's fun to ride the board in different positions. Standing, laying (super man 😀), kneeling, sitting cross-legged or feet down or out. Changing the wing at the bottom of the mast makes for a different ride too. The possibilities and fun are endless

So much fun

Antelope Canyon. Any and every canyon on Powell at every water level offers a similar but unique adventure. Pick one and enjoy. For Antelope Canyon I advise going early in the morning to avoid traffic. It's a popular and heavily visited canyon. Check out this video for more tips on canyon foiling and to see the entire length of this canyon (by water based on high water level of 2024) ua-cam.com/video/SKh45mvxVm4/v-deo.html

​@@eFoilLakePowellI saw double arch crumbled today!! Holy smokes!

@@FiloBetto74 The famous double arch in Rock Creek Bay collapsed not long ago. What was the location of the double Arch you saw crumble?

@eFoilLakePowell it said Lake Powell, but I wasn't sure when

The Vibram 5 fingers were indeed a really great feel for sure. Possibly the best performance on the board of all shoes tried. When I added the picture of the shoes I was surprised to see they had holes in the soles for drainage. I had totally forgotten they had holes. They must have been small enough that sand coming through the bottom wasn't a problem like the larger drain holes in the soles of the Amazon Racqua shoes, I may have given up on the Vibrams too soon for a picky reason. I only tried them maybe 5 times. 😅 One thing about the 5 finger shoes is that they fit a more narrow margin of the average human foot shape. They cover the center of the bell curve of feet you could say. There are lots of foot shapes that just don't work well with them A perfect example is the CEO of Xero Shoes. He said he may have never been inspired to start his company if the five fingers had fit his foot. For those with a less-than-average foot shape, especially around the toes, the non-fingered barefoot shoes will have a more suitable fit (even better fit than the pointy big shoe brands like Nike 😉) Glad you enjoyed the video(s). Thanks for sharing. It helps me feel better about the end result of this project. It was unexpectedly challenging to make. Because this topic is so important to me, I allowed passion, time, and a perfectionist 'tude get in the best of me. Overall I hope people are inspired to learn more about improving their foundation - their foot strength and movement, even if they don't change their wardrobe 👟