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Hi, I’ve used the FoilDrive Gen1+ standard board mount and also with a homemade waistbelt. I’ve owned the Gen 2, and now use a home-made backpack system.
Moving the battery off the board was a revelation, the board became so responsive that I took a session to get used to it.
I didn’t like the waist belt. The battery always felt like it was slopping around on my hips, no matter how much I tightened the belt.
The backpack is great! I use a standard Camelbak-type plus a waist-leash. It feels like less swing weight because the battery is now in line with my spine, and I barely notice it when using it.
I use webbing to tie the camelback to the waist leash belt because if they stray too far apart then they can pull the battery cable out of the battery pack. The Duotone and FoilDash avoid this by using an integrated battery box and leash attachment.
