Slick Pod or Nano Pod that is the Question?;-)

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Johndesu said..
Is a "SlicK Pod" or "Nano Pod almost as good as an intergrated mast or even better maybe?:-)

The integrated is the pinnacle of low drag for Foildrive, zero tape or cable above the pod to cause drag when you dip. Also, any mini pod with straps or similar wrapped around the front of the mast will also have more drag than an integrated mast.
But, integrated masts are expensive, their only drawback. Less drag costs.

I put my feedback on the Slick Pod after my first session on another thread, but in summary I was really impressed both with the build & the performance
I liked the Slick Pod due to the "band" holding the motor mount on the mast being quite wide yet not too thick meaning it looks like it will provide the most torsional support while reducing the drag impact
Sure there are concessions to be made with these new style pods compared to the integrated masts, however for me the investment in the Slick Pod compared to the cost of an integrated mast, upgraded motor as I don't believe my original motor will be compatible then a new HP battery because no point having the HP motor with out one....
Not to mention that the Code integrated mast is still not released nor is the Foil Drive new pod
It will be interesting when they are what is the difference between these new reduced drag pods & the integrated masts
The thousands I have saved on the Slick Pod might be able to go into new foils

This should be released from Foildrive in the near future, clips on or off any mast without tools or removing the stator, perfect for prone. It's a slick bit of gear as you would expect from Foildrive and keeps your warranty intact. Should be about the same price as the current universal pod.

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airsail said..
This should be released from Foildrive in the near future, clips on or off any mast without tools or removing the stator, perfect for prone. It's a slick bit of gear as you would expect from Foildrive and keeps your warranty intact. Should be about the same price as the current universal pod.

That looks good and hopefully it comes out soon, I couldn't wait being impatient also my FD Max is 1 1/2 yrs old now out of warranty worth taking the punt on the zip pod

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camerongraham said..
If this was a FB group post it would have been blocked for "breaching community standards" due to all the discussions about the benefits of strap ons

Yeah it is disappointing that the FB group have banned discussions about these strap ons which are intended to compliment a product we have all purchased and enjoy from Foil Drive, particularly when they have not released their own solution
I'm also disappointed to hear from people who are potentially benefitting from endorsements from FD that these pods will void your warranty - Sorry not just you Airsail
Can we have directly from FD if warranties are voided if you use a non OEM pod, what part of the warranty is voided and why?
I would have liked to think that people trying to make a well loved object such as the Foil Drive even better would have been in the spirit of the foiling community. I know that these guys aren't Chinees rip off agents, they are FD frothers looking for more froth where there is a gap

Foildrive test all products that directly interact with the Foildrive. The first part that I knew that broke the rules was the magic hub, created more load on the system. This was also the first time I'd seen 3rd party posts removed.

FD Support work bloody hard sorting out issues, the last thing they need is 3rd party kit causing issues they have never seen before. Paul even did a video about the use of 3rd party products. Foildrive warranty is extremely generous, I've seen full systems replaced every when purchased secondhand and well out of any 12 month warranty.

im not an ambassador or sponsored though have been on the receiving end of Foildrive amazing warranty support, all my kit is well out of the 12 month warranty period.

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GWatto said..

camerongraham said..
If this was a FB group post it would have been blocked for "breaching community standards" due to all the discussions about the benefits of strap ons

Yeah it is disappointing that the FB group have banned discussions about these strap ons which are intended to compliment a product we have all purchased and enjoy from Foil Drive, particularly when they have not released their own solution
I'm also disappointed to hear from people who are potentially benefitting from endorsements from FD that these pods will void your warranty - Sorry not just you Airsail
Can we have directly from FD if warranties are voided if you use a non OEM pod, what part of the warranty is voided and why?
I would have liked to think that people trying to make a well loved object such as the Foil Drive even better would have been in the spirit of the foiling community. I know that these guys aren't Chinees rip off agents, they are FD frothers looking for more froth where there is a gap

My lame attempt at humour was misread.

I got it Cameron just re void the warranty on the FD using 3rd party. There have been a few failures on these 3rd party pods anyone with a 3D printer can make one. They have basically have broken off the mast with the motor at full revs and just ripped the sh!t out of everything . Others have moved but stayed attached but still damaged the plug connections. It's not just 3rd party pods it's batteries , props , prop hubs , remotes, motors & motor hubs ect. So Foil Drive isn't just singling out the pods for voiding warranty.