Foil Drive AWSI 2026: Why the Mast-Top Box is Here to Stay (Interview with Mike)

Description

We caught up with Mike, Global Sales Director at Foil Drive, during AWSI 2026 to discuss where the brand is heading and what makes their foil assist platform one of the best.
In this video, Mike breaks down Foil Drive’s current hardware ecosystem, explaining how their range of modular battery options allows riders to tailor power output and weight for their specific discipline. He also shares their vision for the future of foil assist—explaining why Foil Drive remains committed to their signature top-box cassette design mounted between the board and mast, ensuring maximum versatility across any board or mast setup on the market.

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Check out Foil Drive here: https://foildrive.com/

In this video:

Catching Up with Foil Drive: Global perspective and brand vision with Mike.

Battery Ecosystem: How slim vs. high-capacity battery options change ride feel and weight distribution.

The Mast-Top Box Architecture: Why Foil Drive is doubling down on their universal cassette platform.


TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - AWSI 2026: Foil Drive Booth with Mike
00:27 - Foil Drive Booth with Mike
03:05 - Foil Drive Range Overview
7:00 - Final Thoughts from the Show Floor

GEAR & EVENT INFO
Event: AWSI 2026 (Association of Wind & Water Sports Industries)

Featured Brand: Foil Drive

Special Guest: Mike (Global Sales Director)

Coverage Host: Flukes Kitesurfing

COMMUNITY & LINKS
Full AWSI 2026 coverage, technical specs, and discussions: https://flukeskitesurfing.com

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