First Time Use Guide

Recommended Conditions

For your first few sessions, we highly recommend using the your Boogie in:

• Flat, calm water

• Away from people, obstacles, boats, chop, and waves

• Without offshore winds

Avoid: Large swell, busy areas, strong currents, or going far offshore (e.g., 1km in 6ft waves + offshore wind = recipe for disaster).

Start slow and build confidence.

Before You Begin

1. Firmware

   • Ensure both the Boogie and Remote have the latest firmware installed.

   • Firmware updates are required for warranty and available.

2. Setup

   • Follow the full setup instructions here before entering the water

   • Top Shell Inflation

     • Inflate the top shell to about 1 PSI.

       • Overinflation will:

         • Damage the Boogie

         • Cause poor handling

         • Result in porpoising

       • As a guide, 1 PSI is roughly the maximum amount of pressure you can generate by blowing with your mouth.

   • Ensure the zip is clean, lubed and fully closed. Visually inspect the zip each and every time you close it.  This is absolutely critical.  More details on care and usage of the zip can be found here.

On-Land Practice

1. Remote Unlocking

   • Press the center button, then within 5 seconds, tap the trigger.

   • Remote stays unlocked for 10–30 seconds depending on profile settings.

2. Remote GPS

   • It is essential to turn on the Remote on 3–5 minutes before getting in the water.

   • This allows it to acquire a strong GPS signal, which is required for auto modes.

   • The remote will not get gps reception in the water - ie if you turn it on and immediately get in the water. 

   • Learn more in the detailed remote guide here.

3. Transport & Water Entry

   • Use the trolley to wheel the Boogie into the water.

   • Ensure it’s deep enough to prevent the prop from hitting the bottom.

   • Just before you are ready to launch the Boogie, hold the tow rope, and undo the front strap.

   • Slide the boogie off the back while holding the tow rope, as it drifts away you can give it a tug to make it turn out into the water so that you can drive it to deeper water. 

4. Manual Driving Practice

   • Start slow. Get a feel for the throttle, turning, and responsiveness at different speeds.

5. Summon Mode Practice

   • Drive the Boogie a short distance manually.

   • Press the center button. The LED flashes green, and the screen shows S (Summon).

   • Slowly pull the trigger — the Boogie will return to you automatically.

   • Important: The Boogie slows down when approaching but it will drive up the beach if you don’t release the trigger. Watch it closely.

6. Thrust Demo

   • Stand on the beach, hold the tow rope, and gently apply throttle to feel the thrust.

7. Direction Control Drill using the rope

   • Practice changing the Boogie’s direction when in the water before towing up on foil.

     • Tug the rope to make it drift backward.

     • Then apply a small amount of power.

     • Repeat until the boogie is facing the direction you want to go. 

   • This is a useful and important skill to master.

Your First Ride on Water

To get the best first-time experience:

• Use your biggest and most stable board (e.g., SUP, mid-length, or wing board).

• Choose a foil setup you’re already confident riding.

  If you can’t get up, you won’t learn anything. Stable and easy wins.

• Stick to calm, wide-open water and avoid hazards until you're fully confident in your abilities and in the Boogie.

Tip:

Before applying throttle to start, make sure the rope is tight — slack can cause sudden jerks or instability.