The FoilMount is a universal hydrofoil mounting system, this means that you can put a hydrofoil track on just about any board you already have.  

The FoilMount uses a specially designed 3M adhesive tape to stick to the bottom of your board.  It will accommodate any foil that uses the 90mm track system (this is industry standard).  It is a easy way to fix a broken track system.  It is also great for retrofitting boards with through bolt holes to give them the adjust-ability of a sliding track system.  The FoilMount can be removed but cannot be reused.  It is very easy to install, just prep the surface with alcohol, peel the tape backing, and stick!  Make sure you install the FoilMount on a flat surface on the board (no rocker, double or single concave).

Standard FoilMount
The standard mount is a flat plate that can be installed on any flat board surface.  It is suitable for most SUP boards, hydrofoil boards, Skim boards, Surfboards.  If you surface has some curve to it try the Ridge Mount system.  If you're trying to outfit a board with a tuttle box system or a windsurfing rig try the Hole Mount system.  If you have mounting questions you can reach us by emailing sales@foilmount.com

The 2.0 Standard now includes:
-Upgraded FoilMount plate with one piece adhesive backing
-4 high strength brass slider nuts
-1 set of 4 flat head M8x16mm bolts for Slingshot and most other foils
-1 set of 4 flat head M6x12mm bolts for Takuma Surf hydrofoils
-1 set of 4 pan head M8x20mm bolts for Moses and older Liquid Force foils 
(instructions, alcohol pads, scotch-brite pad, FoilMount box)

For more videos check out our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cS9rppk6dGeaO3MxE3T0w

Advice for mounting FoilMounts from customer questions:

Answer for "Scott":
That Liquid Force Wake Surf board has a PU (poly urethane) coating which will make a medium strength bond with the VHB adhesive tape in the FoilMount, I’d recommend using the 3M 94 primer before mounting.  As far as position, make sure that the mounting area is absolutely flat number one.  If you have a ridge down the middle of the board and are using the ridge mount, make sure both sides of the ridge are flat (no concave or big enough for flat mounting with ridge).  The best way to do this is to "dryfit" a FoilMount in the mounting location and make sure it fits tight to the board.  In terms of position I’ve found that you want your rear foot either directly over the mount or slightly to the rear of the mount so your thinking was on track.  You can get the 3M 94 primer pretty much anywhere adhesives or paint is sold…we also have it on our website.  Hope that helps!

Answer for "Christian": 
The mounting position will need to be flat (no concave, double concave, or tail rocker).  If it is a large enough concave the center of it may be flat enough to mount.  You can check it by taking a FoilMount (dry fit with the adhesive backing still on) or a piece of wood and use it as a straight edge to see if there is any curve side to side or front to back in the mounting location. For mounting the FoilMount for surfing you will want your rear foot to be directly over the foil in the surfing stance.  This is usually farther forward then your stance when in the pocket.  I’ve had good luck mounting directly under the front edge of the rear foot pad.  Hope that helps.  The dimensions that need to be flat is 9.5” side to side (4.75” from center) and 13.5” front to back. 

Extra brass T-nuts for your tracked hydrofoil.  These are salt water approved and perfect for all track systems.  They are M8 standard metric threads which is the convention for most hydrofoil tracks.  These are sold per each.  

If you have a bulk order contact us at sales@foilmount.com

Ridge Mount FoilMount
This is the standard mount with a relief cut down the middle allowing for a mount on top of a ridge on the bottom of the board. The surface still needs to fairly flat, but allows for a slight ridge where the FoilMount will be installed.  It is suitable for most SUP boards, hydrofoil boards, Skim boards, Surfboards. If you have any questions about mounting compatibility email us at sales@foilmount.com. 

The 2.0 Standard now includes:
-Upgraded FoilMount plate with one piece adhesive backing
-4 high strength brass or stainless steel slider nuts
-1 set of 4 flat head M8x16mm bolts for Slingshot, Liquid Force, Cabrinha, and most other hydrofoils.
-1 set of 4 flat head M6x12mm bolts for Takuma Surf hydrofoils
-1 set of 4 pan head M8x20mm bolts for Moses and older Liquid Force foils
(instructions, alcohol pads, scotch-brite pad, FoilMount plate)

For more videos check out our youtube channel here: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cS9rppk6dGeaO3MxE3T0w

Advice for mounting FoilMounts from customer questions:

Answer for "Scott":
That Liquid Force Wake Surf board has a PU (poly urethane) coating which will make a medium strength bond with the VHB adhesive tape in the FoilMount, I’d recommend using the 3M 94 primer before mounting.  As far as position, make sure that the mounting area is absolutely flat number one.  If you have a ridge down the middle of the board and are using the ridge mount, make sure both sides of the ridge are flat (no concave or big enough for flat mounting with ridge).  The best way to do this is to "dryfit" a FoilMount in the mounting location and make sure it fits tight to the board.  In terms of position I’ve found that you want your rear foot either directly over the mount or slightly to the rear of the mount so your thinking was on track.  You can get the 3M 94 primer pretty much anywhere adhesives or paint is sold…we also have it on our website.  Hope that helps!

Answer for "Christian":
The mounting position will need to be flat (no concave, double concave, or tail rocker).  If it is a large enough concave the center of it may be flat enough to mount.  You can check it by taking a FoilMount (dry fit with the adhesive backing still on) or a piece of wood and use it as a straight edge to see if there is any curve side to side or front to back in the mounting location. For mounting the FoilMount for surfing you will want your rear foot to be directly over the foil in the surfing stance.  This is usually farther forward then your stance when in the pocket.  I’ve had good luck mounting directly under the front edge of the rear foot pad.  Hope that helps.  The dimensions that need to be flat is 9.5” side to side (4.75” from center) and 13.5” front to back. 

These are extra stainless steel M8 bolts for your hydrofoil setup.

These are all countersunk flat head Stainless Metric Bolts in various sizes.  We can tell you what size you need for most foil setups.  The best way to do it is to measure the bolts you need from the ones that are already on your foil. Use the graphic below. 

These are low profile replacement M8 Stainless Steel T-nuts for the any hydrofoil that uses the M8 T-nut, which just about all Tracked hydrofoils.  These are low profile meaning they are thinner than stock brass T-nuts by about 2.2mm from top to bottom but STRONGER.  See the video below for some of the testing including breaking T-nuts in slow motion. 

These are also available in M6 on a separate product listing. 

These are Replacement M6 Stainless Steel T-nuts for the any hydrofoil that uses the M6 T-nut including Takuma, Naish and others  These are hard to get replacements that we now have in stock.  They are sold each so if you need a set of 4 make sure to buy 4 of them.  Watch the video below for our testing of the M8 version against the brass version. 

Here are the total dimensions of this part: 

Track width: 8.5mm
Total width: 14.9mm
Total length: 23.9mm
Total height: 6.20mm

New for 2020 is the full carbon, low profile FoilMount 3.0 Carbon.

This compressed carbon plate is not only beautiful it is also incredibly strong allowing it to be thinner than the original FoilMount.  This setup weighs just over 1lb so it is also about 30% lighter than previous models.  The new curved shape along with it's light weight and thinner profile make it incredibly low drag in the water.  You cannot tell there is a track mounted on the bottom of your board while using it without a hydrofoil.  We have also upgraded the included hardware.  Because this system is so thin we had to invent a new hardware set that would work with any base plate on the market call the Wizardhat Hardware.  Each FoilMount 3.0 Carbon includes a set of 4 Wizardhat hardware and they will allow you to attach any hydrofoil on the market to your FoilMount.  

Features:
-New Carbon Fiber bulletproof construction
-CNC milled tracks and edges
-Bubble channels in adhesive to decrease bubbles while installing
-Flexible edges and center-line to accommodate more board geometry.
-New more efficient shape
-Lighter design weighs 30% less than FoilMount 2.0

Includes:
-FoilMount 3.0 Carbon plate with adhesive back
-Installation and preparation materials
-4 sets of Wizardhat hardware
-Instructions

Dimensions:
Track spacing: 90mm
Track length: 235mm (9.28in)
FoilMount Weight: 1.2lbs

When in doubt use the primer, it is magical in terms of making things stick really well!  It is also easy to use. 

How to:
To apply, make sure the surface is fully prepped and dry using the instructions included with the mount.  To use the primer, just push the dot on the side of the stick to start the flow of primer to the application brush tip.  Apply it to the surface in a thin even coat.  Make sure you allow it to dry before installing the FoilMount which is usually 5 minutes at room temperature. 

More Specific Information:
In the back of the FoilMount installation guide; and below, there is a list of the materials the FoilMount will stick the best to and a list of other poor/fair adhesion materials.  You can use the primer to improve the adhesion of these poor/fair adhesion materials so you can still use the FoilMount.  Polyethylene and polypropylene are a few of these materials and can be common on wakeboard and kiteboard bottom surfaces.  If you're using a FoilMount with a board that has a bottom made from a material on the fair adhesion list make sure to use this 3M primer to prepare the surface prior to sticking down the FoilMount. 

This adhesion promoter can be used in a wide variety of applications. It is developed to be used in conjunction with 3M VHB tapes to increase the bonding strength of the tape. It is a popular tool to assist in applying automotive vinyl wraps. It increases the bond between vinyl wraps and nearly anything where a strong, durable bond is required. This product can be used to promote adhesion of 3M tapes to surfaces such polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, PET/PBT blends, concrete, wood, glass, metal and painted metal surfaces.

List of Materials and Bond Strength:

*Using 3M 94 Tape Primer with these materials should improve bond strength to be acceptable

This is a dual purpose adapter plate that will accommodate both the GoFoil Symmetrical deep tuttle and the standard Deep tuttle.  The adapter includes "drop-in" fastening slots for easy in and out while working on any standard 90mm track system including the FoilMount.  The two tuttle retaining holes are slotted and are large enough to fit M6 (GoFoil) or 1/4" (standard tuttle) bolts which will work on most systems. 

This setup includes 1 adapter plate, 2 qty M6x50 Gofoil retaining bolts, 4 qty standard track mounting bolts, 4 qty M8x16mm FoilMount track mounting bolts, and 4 qty brass M8 T-nuts.   

This is the easiest way to completely remove a FoilMount from a board or other surface without damage to the mounted surface.  It is a fairly quick and easy procedure consisting of two steps.  

Removal Procedure:
Step 1: Use the included water chisel with you garden hose to cut through the foam adhesive between the FoilMount and the board or mounted surface.  Make sure to apply some pressure on a mounted mast to help wedge the FoilMount up while you're chiseling.  

Step 2: Use the included rotary eraser with a corded or cordless drill to get all residual adhesive remaining on the surface.  The cordless drill adapter is included. 

Below are the two instructional videos for this process.

The TrimShim stack-able hydrofoil shim system comprises of a set of specially made abs shims that lock-in to one another creating a stack-able shim.  Each shim in the kit is at a 1 degree slant and there are 3 shims in this kit for up to 3 degrees of adjustment.  The kit also includes 4 sets of wizardhat hardware with its patent pending articulating pivot allowing for full contact with the board track even at up to 5 degree tilt.  It is only recommended to use the Wizardhat hardware with the TrimShim system. 

Why you would want to shim your base plate?
The angle between your board and your fuselage is fixed due to the mounting or installation of the track in the board.  There are different angles necessary for different foiling sports specifically for prone/SUP surf foiling, static foil pumping, and kite foiling.  If you're trying to use a kitefoil board for prone surfing it maybe helpful to change this angle to more easily catch the wave.  Also, changing the angle between the board and fuselage will help immensely while static pumping off a dock or out at sea.  You guys asked for it and FoilMount built it!

What is in the kit:
-3 sets of TrimShim shims each at 1 degree
-4 sets of WizardHat hardware which will work on any board with a track and any base plate on the market
-15mm ratchet wrench
-Cool Foilmount and Wizardhat decal

Hoverglide Hydrofoil Mast Base Plate. This is an extra base plate for your hoverglide hydrofoil. If you get the flight school you will want one of these to make it easier to switch between your full length mast and your other length masts for shallow water or to teach your friends to foil.

You will need to buy a base plate to go with the flight school system if you're getting either the Lift or Liquid Force Interface Plates.

Use any size Slingshot mast with your Moses setup.  All Slingshot short masts 15", 24", 28", and full length 35.4" kite mast, will work with this system. 

The aluminum anodized shim attaches to the Slingshot mast with 2 titanium M8 bolts.  This system now interfaces directly with the shimmed Moses fuselage using two included M6 bolts.  It will work with all Moses fuselages including Pre-2017 kite fuselage, 2017/2018 kite fuselage, and 2017/2018 surf fuselage.  Each of these fuselages take a slightly different attachment bolt and all are included in this kit. 

What is included:

1 qty anodized aluminum adapter 
2 qty titanium M8 socket head bolts
2 qty stainless steel flat head bolts for pre 2017 Moses kite fuselage
2 qty stainless steel socket head bolts for 2017/2018 Moses Kite fuselage 
2 qty stainless steel socket head bolts for 2017/2018 Moses Surf fuselage

This is the Wizardhat hardware only set.  If you just need some extra hardware

This hardware set will work with any base plate or 4-bolt tracked board on the market.  This included M8 or M6 base plates and tracks.  There is no more need for T-nuts or different sized bolts the Wizardhat will work on any.  Also, the way the bolt sticks up through the track on top makes it easy to line up with the base plate.

The Wizardhat hardware only set comes with 4 qty Wizardhat hardware (includes cone nut, t-bolt, and t-slider with a decal.   

Be careful not to over- tightening with the wrench as you will have a lot more leverage than the screwdrivers you have been using.  

This hardware set will work with any base plate or 4-bolt tracked board on the market.  This included M8 or M6 base plates and tracks.  There is no more need for T-nuts or different sized bolts the Wizardhat will work on any.  Also, the way the bolt sticks up through the track on top makes it easy to line up with the base plate.

The Wizardhat kit comes with a 15mm ratchet wrench, 4 qty Wizardhat hardware sets, and a decal.   

Be careful not to over- tightening with the wrench as you will have a lot more leverage than the screwdrivers you have been using. 

 

This Annodized Aluminum interface plate will allow you to use any of the Slingshot Flight School Masts with ANY standard Liquid Force Hydrofoil (Rocket Foil, Foil Fish, Happy Foil).  It interfaces the bolt holes of the Liquid Force fuselage with the bolt holes on the Slingshot Masts.  

You will need to buy or have the Slingshot Masts and an extra Slingshot base plate (your LF base plate will not work with Slingshot Masts).

Package includes the interface plate, 4qty M8x45mm bolts. 

Very simple leash system for those of you who have a hard time trusting the FoilMount system.  To install loop the lasso end around the top of your hydrofoil near the base plate.  Next, tie the other end of the leash to the surf board leash attachment, foot strap, or other connection area.  Finally, once tied and cut excess leash line to prevent it from getting in the way.  Make sure to keep enough slack in the line to looses the lasso end to remove the foil each time you put it on the board.  Use the leash for the first few months or until you feel confident about your installation.  

Kite includes:
- Directions
- 500lb strength Dyneema line with sewn loop

These are extra stainless steel M8 bolts for your hydrofoil setup.

These are all Pan Head Stainless Metric Bolts in various sizes.  We can tell you what size you need for most foil setups.  The best way to do it is to measure the bolts you need from the ones that are already on your foil. Use the graphic below.