ZIP POD For F-One Masts

ZIP POD

Compatible Motors: Foil Drive V1 / Foil Drive V2 / Foil Drive HP / Foil Drive Fusion

Cable Lengths: 12cm / 15cm / 20cm / 25cm

What ZIP POD has to say:

The Zip Pod is a universal foil assist motor mount for attaching any listed motor to any listed mast. Maytech and other motor types are currently in the works and will be added once available.

The Zip-Pod is lighter and more hydrodynamic than the factory universal motor pod. It is a great alternative to the “integrated mast” for approximately 1/10 the cost.

Each Zip-Pod is custom-designed to match the shape of a specific foil mast brand/model within the foil-assist position (cable lengths of 12, 15, 20, and 25 cm).

The zip ties are NOT in the load path when motoring; the high force of the motor is transmitted through the pod into the trailing edge and side surfaces of the mast.

Tested to hold 50 lbs for 3+ days without creep and 120 lbs before failure.

V1 Motors: 2 zip ties | V2 / HP Motors: 3 zip ties (redundancy)

The V2/HP version withstood a 200 CFM fire hose test—forces not achievable during real riding conditions.

The Zip-Pod Benefits:

• Reduced Drag - Dramatically lower drag when the motor re-enters the water—no braking effect, no slurping sound, and no nose dives.
  Riders consistently call it a game changer.
• Reduced Weight - Roughly half the weight of the factory pod (5.4 oz vs 9.9 oz).
• Adjustable - Mount within the foil-assist range of 12–20 cm. Use beyond this range is not guaranteed on tapered masts.
• Easily Removable - Cut the zip ties and remove the pod in ~10 seconds. No permanent modifications required.

Materials:

• Moisture-resistant PETG-CF (carbon-fiber reinforced).

Zip Ties:

• 50-lb rated black nylon
• 0.190″ width
• 16″ recommended (14″ possible)
• Shorter than 14″ will not work
• Monthly replacement suggested; many riders reuse ties for months with regular checks.

What's Included:

• Zip-Pod motor mount
• 12 zip ties (3 required)
• 4 bolt-hole plugs + 4 spares

ZIP POD For F-One Specifics:

Quickly removable, lightweight, and significantly lower drag than universal motor pods, the Zip-Pod is a durable, cost-effective alternative to expensive integrated masts. It transforms your existing foil mast into a sleek, low-drag motor-assist system at a fraction of the cost.

While modest efficiency gains are seen during motorized takeoff, the Zip-Pod truly excels at speed. It can dip into the water with no noticeable braking effect, reducing drag, improving stability, and lowering the chance of wipeouts. Pumping out of a motor dip to link the next wave becomes smoother and easier.

All product testing is fully transparent and publicly available, including joint stiffness, zip-tie creep, impact testing, and dynamic pressure testing. No other product in the industry offers this level of open validation.