After 12 sessions on the water with the new Foil Dash waist-belt foil assist, it’s time for a progress update. In my initial review, we had a few open questions around thermal battery management, remote quality, and motor mount management with zip ties. Today, I break down how those concerns held up in real-world conditions, and response from Foil dashes owner, Su. We also talk on what I have liked about the waist belt, and who this system is actually built for in my opinion. If you are looking to buy a Foil Dash for wave riding vs. e-foiling or teaching, this 12-session update covers everything you need to know before spending your money. Check out the Foil Dash system and sale here: Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foildash/foildash-assist-electric-propulsion-for-all-hydrofoil?secret_reward_token=a356b55a (not an affiliate link) What we cover in this 12-session update: Addressing the Initial Concerns: Battery heat/thermal management, remote reliability, and zip tie cable management. The Standout Features: Why the waist belt remains surprisingly comfortable after hours on the water. Touchdown Advantage: How having no battery under the board lets you skim and recover off the water seamlessly. Ideal Use Cases: Why this setup excels at wave riding and prone foiling (and why it’s not ideal for pure e-foiling or instruction). TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro: 12 Sessions Later 01:15 - Addressing Past Concerns (Heat, Remote & boyancy) 04:12 - What I Like: Comfort & Touchdowns 07:15 - Areas for Improvement 09:11 - Who Is It For? Best Use Cases GEAR I RIDE Foil Assist: Foil Dash System (Gifted for Review) Foil: Omen Agent Front Wing (900 ) – https://omenfoils.com/en-ca/products/agent-front-wing?variant=62605092225183 https://flukeskitesurfing.com #FoilDash #FoilAssist #Hydrofoil #Foiling #FoilReview #FlukesKitesurfing #ProneFoiling #WaveRiding #WaterSportsFoil Dash Foil Assist: 12-Session Review & Honest Feedback
