The eTow Project  ​​

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Project goals:

 

1. Build a tow in unit you can ski behind anywhere anytime by yourself...

 

2. Must have Solid Pull through choppy water ​

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3. ​Stiff Tracking for high speed​ release on whip​

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4. Over 32 Kmph Whip  speed​ - 20Kmph desired 'cruising ' speed

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5. Desired easy deployment single handed without boat ramps​

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6. Make this Tech Affordable for Foil and Surfing Coaching schools and  rescue organisations

world wide .

 

6. Simple and Indestructable construction 

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​Test models 1 - 43 have shown excellent results and weve had a great time testing these on the water.

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we've found them to be the easiest way to get towed up on foil - without a Jet ski or boat wash the lift is clean and direct.

 

Experiments with Hull design have improved stability in water through chop - 1550mm long x 45 mm wide with penetrating nose showing best results... 
 

​​​​​Simple trolley desigh has the eTow easy to deploy at beaches -  and removes the need for boat ramps / vehicles and trailers. ​

Penetrating nose design gets through white wash / waves well to get the unit out the back into calm water.

 

Wind Steering Return???

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We get asked a lot if the eTow can be set up to come back to you. It can be driven back to you using your remote - via simple 'Upwind or 'Downwind' mode using an attached  'wind swing' steering rudder

 

- when you drop the rope any vessel will point directly up or down wind according to your choice ready for you to drive it back to yourself. Havn't really needed steering even in the surf...

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Incredible power

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The 6kw Model will prone start an 85kg foiler on a sinker board and even the smallest foil - Also great for Kids on Surfboards, Mals and SUP for short burst planing of under 30 Seconds.

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Where the Project is headed

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As surfers and foilers - were hooked on the etow... Its an unreal tool for coaching and for surfing spots previously un-surfable ... You can litterally use it for pump practice, flat days - rivers, lakes, it makes any waterway a lot of fun.

 

This Project has been moved to 'hsfoil.com' for production and sale. We love the etow and its time to share our version of it with the world. Newer models and updates on www.hsfoil.com