Marlon and I hit WPB this evening. There were big rain clouds above Makakilo so the winds shut down. There was a small swell hitting - waist high with the occasional bigger sets. The only bad thing was the tide - pretty low at 0.5'. I normally would not take the Armstrong foils out on this low a tide, but I wanted to test out the HA1125.
I figured from the previous time I had prone foiled the HA1125, I should just move it as far forward as it would go. Last time I had it set back from the CF1200 mark and it was porpoising. Not so today - it was gliding so effortlessly. It also did not buck me off once. It did feel a little stiff in the turns - not surprising considering the huge wingspan, but I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.
I caught five waves in a little over an hour and they were all really long waves. I was able to pump back out on one - could have turned in for a double dip, but I played it a little conservative today. Even trying to pull back a little, I did catch one of the tips on my side - left a little warning scratch (not a cut).
Next time I prone this, I'll bolt on the 232 rear stabilizer and see if I can loosen up the ride. Great second prone session on this front foil!!!
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