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 [here].

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.  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.

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 turn 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.

   • 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.

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: It slows down when approaching but will drive up the beach if you don’t release the trigger. Watch closely.

6. Thrust Demo

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

7. Direction Control Drill

   • Practice changing the Boogie’s direction:

     • Tug the rope to make it drift backward.

     • Then apply a small amount of power.

   • 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.