Team Riders ·Oct 01, 2024

David Sincox | Foil Drive Team Rider

Monmouth County, NJ, USA

Tell us a little bit about yourself, how long have you been foiling and where are you from?

I started foiling in September of 2022. Surfing is super popular where I am from and after surfing for a long time I wanted to try something new. Since trying and progressing it is all I do in the ocean.

What sparked your interest in Foil Drive?

We get a lot of wind and 95 percent beach breaks. So when its windy Foildrive allows me to go up wind instead of walk back up the beach and stay away from populated surf zones in my area. I also really did not connect with learning to wing and DW. The Foil Drive allows me to be in the same conditions with less equipment.

What was the learning curve like with Foil Drive?

Honestly I didn’t really have a learning curve. I was originally taught to foil with an e-foil so the Foil Drive has that same feel but with the ability to also use the foil when you want. Within my first day I was in the ocean flat water starting. I will say that I started with a 48 liter board and at my height and weight that’s enough liters but I quickly started to decrease the size of the board.

What is your go to Foil Drive setup and why?

Foil Drive gear, board and foils: I am on the Max Power with a KT Drifter 4 in 34 liters and on a Unifoil Progression 140 set up. 75 mast short fuse and the 14 neutral tail. I have landed on that gear because it’s easy and versatile in all conditions. The board is on the wider side so flat water starts easy, the wing is very surfy but also really floaty so it doesn’t take much to get it going. All in all if I want to just practice pumping in the bay or go surf some lumps in the ocean I feel confident in my equipment.

Tell us about which type of foiling you’re most in to, what’s a standard session out foiling for you?

I am a prone guy, I really enjoy carving around and playing in the surf. With FD I plan on doing some DW sessions on my prone board as well. But I use FD currently just for the surf. It keeps me out of the lineup and gives me powder vibes.

What is your next adventure with your Foil Drive?

I can’t wait to take it about 4 hours north of my current state (you can figure it out). There are endless point breaks and opportunity for ocean swell with limitless opportunity.

Who would you think would benefit the most from having a Foil Drive?

Honestly the cool thing about FD is I do believe it is for anyone. A full on first timer can feel comfortable especially with the recent development of the prop guard. The beginner person in ANY discipline can use it as a tool to have a better success rate. Wingers can light wind easier, DW guys can go in lighter wind and get used to their board. But even today’s pros are smiling ear to ear because of the results of Foil Drive. I mean I don’t think Paul Cooper has taken his off yet haha.

Surf Foiling (Medium Conditions)

Medium conditions for me are 1-3 and when I'm foildriving I use Max Power foil drive system/battery with 6 inch motor.

I rider my Unifoil progression 140 foils with Omen Large Ahi stab and 75 mast with the 4’8 Drfter 4 Carbon board by KT. Depending on swell power I might add a bit of a positive tail shim.

Surf Foiling (Large Conditions)

Large conditions for me are 4-6 and when I'm foildriving I use Max Power foil drive system/battery with 6 inch motor.

I rider my Unifoil progression 140 foils with Omen Small Ahi stab and 75 mast with the 4’8 Drfter 4 Carbon board by KT. Depending on swell power I might add a bit of a negative tail shim.

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Optional Rider Weight and Height: 5’8 135cm

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