Yesterday the surf definitely came up - head high and walling up!!! Marlon was under the weather so I went solo.
The tide was high and the wind was down - so I rigged up the 4'8" (for paddling power), the 68cm Cedrus mast, and the UniFoil Vyper 170/KD Maui 15" rear stabilizer.
Takeoffs were steep and so much fun!!! The Vyper 170 came alive with all the energy available to tap from the swell. The foil has super progressive lift and it turns as hard as you care to push it.
I caught multiple waves and had some really long rides. I was able to pump back out, but it definitely didn't happen carefree - the Vyper obviously doesn't have the glide and carry of the higher aspect ratio front foils - but when there is energy in the waves, I'd rather have the maneuverability of a front foil like the Vyper and sacrifice the carry.
What an excellent day of foiling!!!
W:28/F:18/S:17
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