⚡ DIY eFoil Build Configurator

Pick your components, see real-time costs, get a complete shopping list. Based on 1,000+ community builds from FOIL.zone since 2016.

Quick Start Presets
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🔧 Motor
📖 Read the full Motor Guide →
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$80
Budget
63100 Outrunner 130KV
3kW · 0.9 kg · Needs DIY waterproofing
Best for: Foil-assist, light riders (<75 kg)
$60
Budget
6384 Outrunner 120KV
2.5kW · 0.8 kg · Lightest option
Best for: Ultralight foil-assist builds
$300
Popular
Flipsky 65161 120KV
6kW · 2.2 kg · Sealed inrunner
90%+ of community builds · Huge prop ecosystem
$350
Popular
Maytech 65162 100KV
6kW · 2.3 kg · Threaded shaft (more secure)
Updated 65161 · More torque at 100KV
$480
Premium
Maytech 70182 100KV
8-10kW · 3.5 kg · Maximum power
Best for: Heavy riders, speed builds (50+ km/h)
⚡ ESC / Speed Controller
📖 Read the ESC Guide →
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$140
Budget
Flipsky FSESC 75100
75V 100A · VESC-based · Aluminum case
Good for outrunner builds up to 3kW
$240
Popular
Flipsky FSESC 75200 Pro
75V 200A · Water cooling · VESC 6
Standard for 65161/65162 builds
$350
Premium
MakerX DV6 Pro
75V 200A · Compact · Premium VESC
Better thermals, more reliable than Flipsky
$550
Premium
Trampa VESC 75/300
75V 300A · Official VESC · Highest quality
Overkill for most builds — for perfectionists
🔋 Battery Pack
📖 Read the full Battery Guide →
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$450
DIYBudget
DIY 12S6P Molicel P42A
50.4V · 25.2Ah · 1.27kWh · 72 cells
~35-45 min ride · Spot weld or solder
$580
DIYPopular
DIY 12S8P Molicel P42A
50.4V · 33.6Ah · 1.69kWh · 96 cells
~50-70 min ride · Community standard
$680
DIY
DIY 14S8P Molicel P42A
58.8V · 33.6Ah · 1.97kWh · 112 cells
~60-80 min ride · More voltage = more speed
$900
Popular
Flipsky Waterproof 12S Battery
50.4V · ~1.5kWh · Pre-built + sealed
No DIY needed · BMS included · Plug & play
$300
Budget
Used eFoil Battery (12S)
50.4V · Varies · Check cell health!
Best deals on FOIL.zone classifieds
🔌 BMS & Charger
📖 Included in Battery Guide →
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$120
Popular
12S 100A Smart BMS + 5A Charger
Bluetooth monitoring · Cell balancing
50.4V 5A charger · ~2.5h full charge
$75
Budget
12S 100A Basic BMS + 5A Charger
Standard cell protection · No Bluetooth
50.4V 5A charger · Gets the job done
$0
BMS Included (Pre-built Battery)
Select if using Flipsky battery or
other pre-built pack with BMS
🏄 Board
📖 Read the Board & Foil Guide →
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$100
Budget
Used Surfboard (Modified)
5'0"–5'6" · ~4 kg · Fiberglass
Route battery compartment · Cheapest option
$250
PopularDIY
EPS Foam Blank + Fiberglass
Custom shape · 4'8"–5'4" · ~3.5 kg
Includes foam, glass, resin, foil box
$350
Inflatable Drop-Stitch Board
5'0"–5'6" · ~5 kg · Portable
Packs down small · Tougher than rigid
$800
Premium
Commercial eFoil Board (Used)
Pre-made battery bay · Professional finish
Lift/Flite/Takuma boards on secondary market
🦅 Hydrofoil
📖 Read the Foil Guide →
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$200
Budget
Chinese Aluminum Foil Set
1500-2000cm² wing · 60-70cm mast · Aluminum
Complete set · Good for learning
$500
Popular
Slingshot Hoverglide (Used)
1400-1800cm² · Aluminum mast · Modular
Great used market · Proven for eFoil
$400
Gong Allvator Foil Set
1500-2000cm² · Aluminum · Budget premium
Good quality for the price · EU brand
$900
Premium
AXIS / Premium Carbon Foil
Carbon construction · 1200-1800cm²
Best performance · Night-and-day difference
🎮 Remote Control
📖 Read about Remote Options →
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$80
Budget
Flipsky VX3 Remote
2.4GHz · OLED display · Water resistant
Basic but functional · Wide community use
$130
Popular
Flipsky VX3 Pro (Waterproof)
IPX8 waterproof · OLED · Magnetic trigger
No more worrying about water damage
$110
Maytech MTSKR2005WF
Waterproof · OLED display
Alternative to Flipsky · Good ergonomics
🛠️ Wiring, Waterproofing & Safety
📖 Read the Wiring Guide →
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$100
Budget
Basic Wiring & Safety Kit
8AWG wire · XT90 connectors · conformal coat
Cable glands · basic kill switch · heat shrink
$180
Popular
Standard Wiring & Safety Kit
8AWG silicone · XT90-S anti-spark · Anderson connectors
Magnetic kill switch · fuse · SS316 hardware · conformal coat
$280
Premium
Premium Wiring & Safety Kit
6AWG silicone · XT90-S + Anderson PP45
IRUD anti-spark · buoyancy foam · full potting kit
🌀 Propeller & Guard
📖 Read the Propeller Guide →
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$50
Budget
Aluminum Prop + 3D Printed Guard
Flipsky alu prop · PETG/ASA guard
Buy 2 props (spares are cheap insurance)
$100
Popular
Aluminum Prop + Stainless Guard
Flipsky alu prop (×2) · SS prop guard
More durable guard · Standard setup
$200
Premium
Custom CNC Prop + SS Guard
Custom pitch/diameter · Optimized efficiency
5-10% better range vs stock · For enthusiasts

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📚 Deep Dive Guides for Every Component

🔧 Motor & Propulsion Guide
Inrunner vs outrunner, ESC setup, propeller selection
🔋 Battery Guide
Cell selection, BMS, waterproofing, build steps
⚡ Wiring & Electronics Guide
Anti-spark, connectors, cable routing, kill switches
🏄 Board & Foil Guide
Board sizing, EPS construction, foil selection
📖 Complete Build Guide
Step-by-step from components to first ride
🔍 Troubleshooting Guide
Diagnosis by symptom, VESC faults, maintenance
💰 eFoil Cost Guide
DIY vs commercial pricing, hidden costs
📊 Range Calculator
Estimate runtime and range from your specs
🏄‍♂️ How to Ride an eFoil
5-step progression from beginner to flying
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