The wind didn't come up on this side of the island until around 10am. I wanted to stay close so I went to Hickam around 11am. The wind was up and down, but there was enough for me to test out the NWFB.
I nailed three tacks on the outbound legs today. You can see them on the GPS track below (look for the loops)
I took the foot straps off so I could validate the locations. They were pretty much spot on - but that is also the same place I'd put my feet when starting. Keeping my feet in the foot straps before up on foil limits my mobility - so pumping becomes awkward and if the wind shifts, I've lost it more than a few times. I think I actually prefer foiling without straps - but I do want to start jumping.... Either way, the next time I put straps on, I'll try out the offset position - I might also try the foot hooks I have.
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