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Video · Waydoo EvoIs the eFoil Solutions prop upgrade worth it on a Waydoo Evo?
Our first ride with the eFoil Solutions aluminum prop produced a clearer reaction to breach recovery than to torque. Both riders liked how it kept going after a breach; one could not feel much torque difference, while the heavier rider felt more power. Watch the discussion for those first impressions and the sharper-edge trade-off.
What you'll see
- Why both riders felt recovery after breaching was a little easier than with the standard prop.
- The difference between one rider’s unchanged torque impression and the heavier rider’s positive reaction.
- One rider reporting gear 12 instead of their usual 13 to 14, without a measured battery-range comparison.
- The aluminum prop’s sharp edges and the team’s comments on swapping it during the session.
Transcript
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off the water. Testing out the E-Foil Solutions propeller aluminum versus the standard prop from Waydoo, the Evo. Rain just stopped. Sweet. So, yeah, we just kind of got rained off the water, but we got enough riding in to give you our opinions on our first test of the eFoil Solutions prop. First thing we noticed, I think, is when you breach, it does a little better
job of not shooting you down. I think the standard prop does a pretty good job as well. This one's just a little easier. I definitely noticed the same thing. It kept me going and it did not do that shooting down effect that we see with the regular prop. The next thing is the torque. It's supposed to be a little torquier. I can't really tell a difference to be honest. But as a heavier rider, I felt a little bit of a difference and more
power. Just gave me more power. More power in general. Yeah. A lot smoother. I think when I was riding, I was probably riding at a similar gear. Were you riding in a lower gear, you think? I was. And I actually mentioned it in the video. I don't know if it'll be here, but I did mention that I
typically ride around 13 to 14. And I was riding around 12, which, you know, still great for efficiency and less battery use. So, that's a big thing with this one. It's supposed to be more efficient, giving you more ride time, more out of your battery, which is cool. I think we'll do another video where you can actually see how many more miles we get.
We just do a straight line with both of the propellers and battery. Obviously, you get more ride time. So, the three things is a little bit better for breaching. More torque, which I think we've already done enough videos with the standard one where I've done like over 350 pounds on the board. So, the standard prop already good, but there's even more, I guess. Two Bobbies.
More than two Bobbies. Oh, dude. I guess we're going to have to ride together next. Next time we'll have to ride together and combine our weights. But yeah, we should be fine. But, no, not really.
So, yeah, the one thing I will say is it is aluminum. The good thing is it's not going to break if you run into something, but it is very, very sharp. You could probably shave your beard with it. You can just hear the sharpness. Standard prop, you know, you're not going to get cut as easily. So, a little more dangerous, but definitely some improvements. So, I
really like it. I'll have the link in the description of the video to purchase one. I mean, correct me if I'm wrong. Just a great addition to add some maneuverability and some overall performance to your current setup. Yeah. And such a quick set. I think it was right with the controller. We were able to switch the prop right there in less than a minute, which was awesome to just do that test.
Yeah. No, actually, I mean, I was pretty stoked on it. I'll have a link in the description to purchase it. Also, give us a call if any questions, and if you have any other videos you want to see, just let us know. Have a great day, guys, and we'll see you on the water. Cheers, guys.
Transcript supplied by Franco and lightly cleaned for readability. This is a conversation between riders; individual turns are left unattributed where the text alone does not establish the speaker. Performance and durability comments are the riders’ opinions.
Quick answers
What improvement did both riders notice?
Both describe a little better recovery after breaching, with less of the downward reaction they associate with the standard prop. This is their feedback from a first session shortened by rain, not a quantified performance test.
Did the aluminum prop produce noticeably more torque?
The riders did not agree on how noticeable the difference was. One says they could not really tell; the heavier rider felt more power and a smoother response. The video gives no measured torque figure.
Does this review prove longer battery range?
No. One rider reports using gear 12 rather than their usual 13 to 14, but that is not a measured range gain. The team proposes a future comparison to find out how many more miles the prop might deliver.
What is the main trade-off discussed?
The riders emphasize that the aluminum prop has very sharp edges compared with the standard prop. Their comment about it not breaking on impact is an opinion, not a verified damage-resistance guarantee. Handling and installation should follow the product’s instructions.
How quickly did they swap the prop?
They say they changed it in less than a minute using the controller’s tool. That is their account of this session, not a complete installation procedure or a promise that every owner will do it in that time.
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