The Assist PLUS is not longer available for sale.
All spare parts, accessories and support is still available for existing customers.
Who rides the Assist PLUS?
The initial design of the Assist PLUS was for larger, SUP style boards. Not far down the track, riders we're pushing the limits and more and more people began riding lower volume, prone style boards. The main limitation of the Assist PLUS is the wireless connection between the electronics box, on the top of your board, and your hand controller. When riding a smaller board, the box must be mounted towards the front to limit the amount of water that passes over it. Water is an incredibly difficult substance to transmit a wireless connection through. The connectivity of your Gen1 Foil Drive will improve the more the electronics box is out of the water. Smaller boards also require more power, and chew through your battery much faster.
From the Beginning...
The initial design of the Assist PLUS was for larger, SUP style boards. Not far down the track, riders we're pushing the limits and more and more people began riding lower volume, prone style boards.
The main limitation of the Assist PLUS is the wireless connection between the electronics box, on the top of your board, and your hand controller. When riding a smaller board, the box must be mounted towards the front to limit the amount of water that passes over it.
Water is an incredibly difficult substance to transmit a wireless connection through. The connectivity of your Gen1 Foil Drive will improve the more the electronics box is out of the water.
Smaller boards also require more power, and chew through your battery much faster.
Installation
Gen1 Foil Drive Systems and Motor Cable Length
Gen1 Foil Drive systems feature an inbuilt, fixed motor with 200cm of cable length. This gives ample length to run the motor at any height on the mast with versatile box mounting options. Excess cable can be coiled up and tied off when not in use. Assist PLUS systems come with an inbuild cable that cannot be altered or changed and are fixed. If you chose to run an Integrated Mast, your Assist PLUS will become part of the mast setup.
How is it Mounted to the board?
Gen1 Foil Drive Systems mount to the top side of your board using a removable, adhesive backed, 3M Dual Lock. We have a range of accessories like the Mounting Base Plate that can be used with foot strap holes as an alternate mounting method.
battery options
PLUS Standard Battery
1.7kg - 12.6ah - 362.8Wh
The largest of the Assist PLUS Battery, this is the more common selection amongst riders. Due to it's larger size, this battery can be used for Flatwater Foildriving, and provides the longer runtime of all options. The Standard battery is a MUST for those wanting long sessions, using smaller board and foils, or heavier riders.
PLUS Small Battery
0.6kg - 4.2ah - 120.9Wh
The Small Battery has been designed for those with weight in mind. At 1/3 the weight and capacity of the Standard Battery, this is perfect for those using their motor in short bursts, to get on foil, then rider unpowered. As this battery runs the same voltage, with less cells, it cannot be used for Flatwater Foildriving as you are simply asking too much from each cell at one time. Small Batteries are also airline friendly with most carriers
PLUS Airline Travel Bundle
The Airline Travel Bundle features 2x Small Batteries that can be connected together to form a capacity 2/3 that of a Standard Battery. While you cannot Flatwater Foildrive with these together, they do provide an extended runtime for those wanting to travel. Small Batteries are also airline friendly with most carriers (Read more on Airline Travel Here).
