I picked up Kalani in the parking lot and we hit Hickam. While we were driving over - there was nothing but signs of strong winds - trees blowing, flags flapping and clouds hauling butt across the sky.
As soon as I pull into the parking lot, you could see the wind backing off...
There was still some strength behind it, but I had originally pumped up the Reedin SWX 4.2 - I ended up on the same gear as yesterday.
I got in some warm up runs - tacking easily with the good wind, and jibing a few times. Then I made it out towards Firsts to join Harris. The waves were actually kinda small - but I did nab two overhead ones. Jim and Arvin said the waves were really good while they were out - looks like I was out during a long lull. With the 4.7, I felt perfectly powered, but I could feel the wind starting to shift so I headed in.
On my way through the channel I could feel the wind pulling more north... I'm glad I headed in when I did.
When I made it to the high part of the inside track, I started to practice more tacks, different ways to jibe the wing and got in some speed runs. I was up on foil for almost the entire session!
Even though I did not get it when it was strongest today - I had a ton of fun!!!
W:105/F:93/S:34
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