Windy Sunday - jumped in Kalani's wife's Sequoia again and added Roland. I only brought the SWX4.2 (it was that windy). But the other guys all brought 2 wings.
The wind was strong - but there were some ups and downs, and the direction would shift periodically. Not the best of conditions but still fun. I had it in my mind that I would jump today. First run out I got clear of the water by a large margin.
I had several more jumps, but it seems on flat water, you need just the right conditions and perfect timing to pull it off. My last one I came down with more of a nose down attitude and could have possibly foiled away (all jumps ended in stops).
Roland was trying to get his new foil positioned, so I stuck to the inside. Kalani and Tim were working on the inside to keep developing their skills. In this wind, I was able to get in a bunch of solid turns - all except the toe-side tack.
Eventually I headed out to Firsts and got to ride some smaller waves. I lost another wingscrew, so I headed in (didn't want to damage any other gear).
After a back-to-back (session) use of the Takuma RS and the Reedin SWX, right now I think I prefer the SWX. The draft stability, forward drive and handles are more to my liking with the SWX. I think this may change over time - but I'll need lower speed winds to test the RS further.
Had an ordeal trying to get back into Kalani's SUV. Ken eventually came out - here he is just barely missing a jibe.
Another fun day winging!
W:35/F:43/S:12
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