Best takeaway for anyone looking to the comments within the first 60 seconds of opening this video...Its less important to have a really long ride. Its more important to have maximum fun ride with smaller batteries and the lighter feeling under your feet! Levi goes into more explanation why and how you can get the best out of your battery setup. Great video Levi!
So you would honestly recommend a newbie to purchase a small instead of a large battery? The day before yesterday, I had my first ride and I was more than happy being equipped with a large battery. Maybe a smaller one theoretically provides a more dynamic ride experience but practically is not functional for a lot of us. Is there any correlation with your video and the Fliteboard Air launch (only small and medium battery availability)?
I got the Explorer and is very happy. Being 88 kg and ride Flyer wing a lot you get less then 60 min. With Nano I doubt this would give me no more then 15-20 min.
Yes I always reccommend the set up that will provide the most fun for the rider. For most people that is the lightest system. It is easier to get foiling at slower speeds so the wipe outs for beginners are not as rough, plus for advanced riders it's easier to carve hard and land jumps. But it for someone who is sharing the larger flitecells are more optimal as you can share with the family. But for just an individual the nano is the way to go
Hey Levi, do you feel when someone is learning, a heavier or a lighter battery is easier to learn on? Is the board “easier” to ride with more ballast, or is it harder and more sensitive for beginners with a heavier battery? Thanks!
Lighter is always easier in every respect (except for ride duration but that is another topic). You don't have to ride as fast, you have better throttle and pitch control and it's way easier to engage the rails and turn
Yes lighter is always better for any kind of uncovered riding. Especially wake surf as a boat wake is typically slower and less powerful compared to ocean waves.
What if you are a heavier rider? I would imagine the few kg less on the battery won't make that big of a difference when the rider weighs 20+ kgs more 🤔
The smaller flitecells are better for heavier people too as they shift more weight towards the back of the board, which promotes earlier take off and better control. As long as you use an appropriate wing for your weight like a cruiser jet 1800 it's totally manageable
Have been riding for two seasons. Pro board and most of the time with the Flyer wing. I am 88 kg and get 45 min with Explorer battery. Then I have about 10-15% left.
Best takeaway for anyone looking to the comments within the first 60 seconds of opening this video...Its less important to have a really long ride. Its more important to have maximum fun ride with smaller batteries and the lighter feeling under your feet!
Levi goes into more explanation why and how you can get the best out of your battery setup.
Great video Levi!
So you would honestly recommend a newbie to purchase a small instead of a large battery?
The day before yesterday, I had my first ride and I was more than happy being equipped with a large battery. Maybe a smaller one theoretically provides a more dynamic ride experience but practically is not functional for a lot of us.
Is there any correlation with your video and the Fliteboard Air launch (only small and medium battery availability)?
I got the Explorer and is very happy. Being 88 kg and ride Flyer wing a lot you get less then 60 min. With Nano I doubt this would give me no more then 15-20 min.
Yes I always reccommend the set up that will provide the most fun for the rider. For most people that is the lightest system. It is easier to get foiling at slower speeds so the wipe outs for beginners are not as rough, plus for advanced riders it's easier to carve hard and land jumps. But it for someone who is sharing the larger flitecells are more optimal as you can share with the family. But for just an individual the nano is the way to go
I agree if you are 88 kg rider with some experience and are happy with 20 min on the water. Then go for nano.
Hey Levi, do you feel when someone is learning, a heavier or a lighter battery is easier to learn on? Is the board “easier” to ride with more ballast, or is it harder and more sensitive for beginners with a heavier battery? Thanks!
Lighter is always easier in every respect (except for ride duration but that is another topic). You don't have to ride as fast, you have better throttle and pitch control and it's way easier to engage the rails and turn
Cool, understand completely. Thanks for the response.👍
Is smaller battery better for wake foiling?
Yes lighter is always better for any kind of uncovered riding. Especially wake surf as a boat wake is typically slower and less powerful compared to ocean waves.
Nice one from upwork
What if you are a heavier rider? I would imagine the few kg less on the battery won't make that big of a difference when the rider weighs 20+ kgs more 🤔
The smaller flitecells are better for heavier people too as they shift more weight towards the back of the board, which promotes earlier take off and better control. As long as you use an appropriate wing for your weight like a cruiser jet 1800 it's totally manageable
Have been riding for two seasons. Pro board and most of the time with the Flyer wing. I am 88 kg and get 45 min with Explorer battery. Then I have about 10-15% left.