First Time Use Guide

For your first few sessions, keep things simple. Start in easy conditions, learn how the Boogie responds, and build confidence before progressing to more challenging conditions.

Recommended Conditions

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

• Flat, calm water

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

• Without offshore winds

Avoid large swell, busy areas, strong currents and going far offshore.

For example, heading 1 km offshore in 6 ft waves with an offshore wind is a recipe for disaster.

Start slow and build confidence.

Before You Begin

1. Check the Firmware

Make sure both the Boogie and Remote are running the latest firmware.

Keeping your firmware up to date is a warranty requirement.

2. Complete the Setup

Follow the full Setup and Assembly Guide before entering the water.

3. Check the Top Shell Inflation

Inflate the top shell to approximately 1 PSI.

Do not overinflate it. Too much pressure can:

• Damage the Boogie.

• Make the Boogie handle poorly.

• Cause porpoising while underway.

As a simple guide, 1 PSI is approximately the maximum pressure you can generate by inflating it with your mouth.

4. Close and Check the Zip

Before entering the water:

• Close the zip all the way.

• Visually inspect the entire length of the zip.

• Make sure every tooth is correctly engaged, and that there are no gaps.

• Run your finger along the zip while checking it.

Do this every single time you use the Boogie.

Checking the zip is as important as checking the bungs are installed in your boat or checking your harness before rock climbing.

Boogies have been damaged because users entered the water without noticing that the zip was not completely sealed.

If you cannot see the zip clearly, use your glasses, a magnifying glass, or ask someone else to check it.

More information on zip care and troubleshooting can be found here.

On-Land Practice

Before getting on your board, spend some time learning how the Boogie and Remote work from the beach.

1. Practice Unlocking the Remote

To unlock the Remote:

1. Press the centre button.

2. Within 5 seconds, tap the trigger.

The Remote will remain unlocked for approximately 10–30 seconds, depending on your profile settings.

2. Get a GPS Signal

Turn the Remote on 3–5 minutes before entering the water.

This gives it time to acquire a strong GPS signal, which is required for Follow and Summon modes.

The Remote will not reliably acquire GPS reception while underwater. If you turn it on and immediately enter the water, it may not have enough time to establish a GPS position.

Learn more in the detailed Remote Control Guide.

3. Launch the Boogie

Use the trolley to wheel the Boogie into the water.

Make sure the water is deep enough that the prop cannot hit the bottom.

When you're ready to launch:

1. Hold the tow rope.

2. Undo the front trolley strap.

3. Slide the Boogie off the back of the trolley while continuing to hold the rope.

4. As the Boogie drifts away, give the rope a gentle tug to turn it towards deeper water.

5. Drive the Boogie manually into deeper water.

Take extra care with a brand-new tow rope.

A new rope naturally wants to coil back up and can become caught or cut by the prop. After some use, the rope will straighten out and this becomes less likely.

Cuts, nicks and tears to the rope or handle caused by the prop are not covered by warranty.

4. Practice Manual Driving

Before attaching the tow rope, practise driving the Boogie manually.

Start slowly and get a feel for:

• Throttle response.

• Steering.

• Turning radius.

• How the Boogie responds at different speeds.

We recommend practising without the tow rope attached initially, particularly when the rope is new, as a coiled rope can become caught in the prop.

5. Practice Summon Mode

Drive the Boogie a short distance away manually.

Press the centre button. The LED will flash green, and the screen will show the direction of the Boogie relative to you — N, S, E or W.

Slowly pull the trigger and the Boogie will automatically return towards you.

Important: The Boogie slows down as it approaches, but it will continue driving and can drive up the beach if you do not release the trigger.

Watch it closely and release the trigger before it reaches shallow water.

6. Feel the Thrust

While standing securely on the beach, hold the tow rope and gently apply throttle.

This gives you a feel for the amount of thrust the Boogie produces before you try riding behind it.

7. Practice Direction Control Using the Rope

Before attempting to get up on foil, practise controlling the Boogie's direction using the tow rope.

1. Give the rope a tug to make the Boogie drift backwards.

2. Allow the Boogie to rotate towards the direction you want to travel.

3. Apply a small amount of power.

4. Repeat as required until the Boogie is pointing in the correct direction.

This is an important skill to master and makes starting much easier.

Your First Ride on the Water

For the best first-time experience:

• Use your biggest and most stable board, such as a SUP, mid-length or wing board.

• Choose a foil setup you already know and are confident riding.

• Stay in calm, wide-open water.

• Keep well away from people, boats, obstacles and other hazards.

• Start slowly and increase power as you become comfortable with the Boogie.

Your first session isn't the time to test your smallest board or most difficult foil setup. If you can't get up comfortably, you won't get much opportunity to learn how the Boogie behaves. Stable and easy is best.

Before Applying Throttle

Make sure the tow rope is tight before applying power.

Starting with slack in the rope can cause a sudden jerk when the rope becomes tight, making it much harder to maintain your balance.

Start with gentle throttle and progressively increase power as you get comfortable.