I got another winging session in this afternoon after work. I pulled up to the parking lot and the whole bay was chopped up white water. I decided to try something different - I bolted on the HS1250.
I had to move the mast up as far forward as it would go - and I brought the torque wrench down to the beach with me in case I needed to make an adjustment. With the wind as strong as it was, I pumped up the Ensis 5.2m.
The HS1250 worked awesome! Granted the wind was nuking so I was not wanting for more lift, but it delivered smooth, progressive lift and I never felt over powered (on the foil/board side - the wing was something completely different).
I got 10 nms in today and topped out at 15.2 mph. I had a harder time with the transitions today - primarily because the wind was so strong (gusts were way above 30 mph), especially the tacks. I did jibe into some waves and luffed the wing. I'll take it one step at a time!!! There were a couple of runs where the gusts pretty much blow me down - think by popping the rear stabilizer. Tomorrow I may try the +1 trim fairing.
Strong trades are awesome!!!
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