Introducing... The Jetfoiler — Electric Hydrofoil (eFoil) Kai Concepts, LLC 2016-08-03 | Created by Kai Concepts, a water sports innovation team led by Don Montague. As the developers of the kiteboat, the Kai Concepts team can lay claim to an unrivaled level of experience with the build, test, and control of hydrofoil systems. The Jetfoiler represents the next logical step in hydrofoil technology, pairing the sleek and silent foil with a clean and quiet electric motor.http://www.jetfoiler.comhttp://www.kiteboat.comyoutube.com/user/donmdonmRiders: Don Montague, Joe Brock, Nalani Montague, Max Montague, Margueritte Peterson. Development Team: Don Montague, Joe Brock, Jamie Schulte, Dan Schabb. Videographers: Margueritte Peterson, Decimo Mazzocato, Betsy Pfeiffer. Editor: Betsy Pfeiffer. Song by Tha Trickaz.
Jetfoiler Spring Break Kai Concepts, LLC 2018-04-12 | New Jetfoiler prototypes cruising in Alameda, CA. Starring Nalani Montague and Max Montague.Video by Kai Concepts and Margueritte Peterson. Edit by Kai Concepts. Song by Tycho.
Like an eFoiler in the Sunset Kai Concepts, LLC 2018-03-02 | When you just need a romantic night out across from the town...http://www.jetfoiler.comhttp://www.kiteboat.comSong: Billie Holiday & Lester Young. Rider: Don Montague. Editor: Betsy Pfeiffer.
Wave Riding Dreams Kai Concepts, LLC 2018-02-16 | Sometimes jetfoiling makes Don so happy he can't tell if he's dreaming...http://www.jetfoiler.comhttp://www.kiteboat.comRider: Don Montague. Videographer: Margueritte Peterson. Editor: Betsy Pfeiffer. Song: Ages and Ages: youtu.be/UulVQsF0REc
Foiling Fun Kai Concepts, LLC 2018-01-25 | Remembering the last days of summer in Alameda, CA... http://www.jetfoiler.comhttp://www.kiteboat.comRiders: Margueritte Peterson, Decimo Mazzocato. Videographers: Don Montague, Margueritte Peterson. Editor: Betsy Pfeiffer. Song: Mattiel youtu.be/dzk97VIH6ss.
Learning to Fly Kai Concepts, LLC 2017-05-10 | Learning to Fly! Fun in the Caribbean. Check out Kai Concepts at http://www.jetfoiler.com and http://www.kiteboat.com.Riders: Don Montague, Chris Brockbank, Geoff Manchester. Videographers: Margueritte Peterson, Max Montague, Don Montague. Editor: Margueritte Peterson, Betsy Pfeiffer. Song by Wild Cub.
The City Surfer - Short Kai Concepts, LLC 2017-04-07 | Canals! Hydrofoils! International intrigue! Check out the full story here: eyeforce.nl/video/citysurferThanks to Eyeforce Productions for making this video. Starring: Don Montague, Martin Bretschneider, Bob van der Gronde.eyeforce.nlwww.jetfoiler.comwww.kiteboat.com
Jetfoiler in Fiji Kai Concepts, LLC 2016-09-28 | End of summer fun! Check out Kai Concepts at http://www.jetfoiler.com and http://www.kiteboat.com.Riders: Don Montague, Martin Bretschneider, Orwin Murray. Development Team: Don Montague, Joe Brock, Jamie Schulte, Dan Schabb. Videographers: Margueritte Peterson, Darren "Daz" Kennedy, Orwin Murray, Don Montague. Editor: Betsy Pfeiffer. Song by Vibe Street.
K2 Kiteboat - High Speed Foiling in Rough Water Kai Concepts, LLC 2016-08-30 | In 2015, Kai Concepts switched from a J-shaped foil to a T-shaped foil. The T-foils required some calibration, but now that we've got them dialed in, boy do they work.Kite helm: Don Montague. Boat helm: Joe Brock. Boat Crew: Adam Hill. Drone: Peter Trow. GoPros/Chaseboat: Betsy Pfeiffer, Margueritte Peterson, Paul Stanek. Video edit: Max Schwartz.
Kiteboat: Foiling Jibes and Kite Loops Back to the Dock Kai Concepts, LLC 2016-08-23 | Yes it can turn! Usually the team tows the K2 kiteboat back to the dock with a support boat. The purpose of this test was to prove that the K2 crew have sufficient control to kite back to the dock without aid, even in very light wind.Kite helm: Don Montague. Boat helm: Joe Brock. Boat crew: Greg Hodges. Chaseboat drivers: Erin Pierce, Max Kimberley-Bryant. Filming: Peter Trow, Betsy Pfeiffer. Video edit: Betsy Pfeiffer. Song by Tricky.
Hydrofoil Mold Manufacturing — CNC Router Kai Concepts, LLC 2016-08-16 | How to make a kiteboat: step one. Using a 5-axis CNC router to make one part of a mold for the largest J-foils used to date on K2. Footage is from 2013. CNC operation: Joe Brock. Video/editing: Betsy Pfeiffer. Song: Tina Turner.www.kiteboat.com
K2 Kitefoiler Helicopter Shoot Kai Concepts, LLC 2015-06-25 | Now bigger and better! Same boat, larger foils, larger sensors. San Francisco Bay. Summer 2014. Kite: Don Montague. Helm: Joe Brock, Greg Hodges. Chaseboat: Erin Pierce, Jamie Schulte, Max Kimberley-Bryant, Kai Calder. Helicopter Pilot: Decimo Mazzocato. Cameras: Peter Trow and Betsy Pfeiffer. Video edit: Peter Trow. Check us out at http://project.kiteboat.com!
Sailing with lHydroptère Kai Concepts, LLC 2015-06-20 | Kai Concepts team foiling with Hydroptère team off Long Beach. Track us as we cross to Hawaii! http://project.kiteboat.com
K2 Kitefoiler in San Francisco Bay, 2013 Kai Concepts, LLC 2014-03-27 | K2 jumps chop and foils across San Francisco Bay. Fall 2013. Kite: Don Montague. Helm: Joe Brock, Greg Hodges, Dave Endean. Chaseboats: Jason Christodoulou, Jamie Schulte, Roland Verheul, Max Kimberley-Bryant. Helicopter Pilot: Decimo Mazzocato. Cameras/Video: Betsy Pfeiffer. Music by Odesza. Check us out at http://project.kiteboat.com
K2 Kitefoiler 36+ Knots Top Speed Kai Concepts, LLC 2012-12-18 | K2 hits a top speed of 36.3 knots off Alameda Point in San Francisco Bay with a 50 sqm kite. November 20, 2012. Kite: Don Montague. Helm: Joe Brock and Greg Hodges. Chase boat: Jamie Schulte and Betsy Pfeiffer. Cameras: Betsy, Greg, Don, Joe. Data: Jamie. Video edit: Betsy. Music by Erik Blood. Check out our progress at http://project.kiteboat.com
Kiteboat Hull Mold Manufacturing Kai Concepts, LLC 2012-12-04 | A video showing the progression from foam block to plug to mold. Starring Joe Brock, Damon Smith, Gabe Murphy, Vincent Felice, and the plugs/molds for new kiteboat hulls. To make plugs: cut blanks from Insulfoam, then machine and sand blanks, then fiberglass, prime, fill, more sanding/priming/filling, etc. To make molds: laminate with gel coat, veil, chop strand, carbon, chop strand, core mat, chop strand, carbon, chop strand. Cameras/Movie by Betsy Pfeiffer. Music by Craft Spells.
Kiteboat Platforms 2004-2011 Kai Concepts, LLC 2012-12-03 | This is an overview of Don Montague's kiteboat projects from 2004 to early 2011. Projects from 2006-2008 were conducted as part of Makani Power Inc, and projects from 2008-2011 were conducted within the Kiteboat Project/KAI Institute. Many thanks to all of the sailors and camerapeople through the years. Music by Air. Check out our recent progress at http://project.kiteboat.com
K2 Kitefoiler in SF Bay, 2011 Kai Concepts, LLC 2012-02-17 | Kiteboat Project hits a top speed of 31.5 knots in San Francisco Bay. Kite: Don Montague. Helm: Joe Brock and Richard Jenkins. Helicopter: Decimo Mazzocato. Chase boat: Damon Smith and Vincent Felice. Helicopter footage: Betsy Pfeiffer. Other cameras: Betsy, Decimo, Damon, Don, Joe. Video: Betsy. Music by The Stone Foxes. Check out our progress at http://project.kiteboat.com !
Kitefoiler in Maui, 2010 Kai Concepts, LLC 2011-11-29 | Don Montague and Joe Brock Jumping waves in Maui on the kiting Trifoiler. 16 sqm kite. Helicopter footage by Darrell Wong and Roland Chen. Boat and kite cameras by Don and Joe. Helicopter Pilot: Don Shear. Video by Andrea Dunlap. Music by Yung Sir. Follow our progress at http://www.project.kiteboat.com
