I brought the TJ Everyday and No.30 out this morning - depending on the conditions, I'd have options.
There were some small waves that were breaking on the outside - I setup the foilboard (despite the 0.0' low tide).
This being the first time I had No.30 out in the water, I figured I use the ART1099/460F combo.
The board paddled foil up nicely. It also paddles with speed with the foil down.
I caught several waves that had not yet broken (so that design objective was met) - but when I got up on them, the foil would throw me. I adjusted the foil back a few times, until I couldn't go any further back.
Kalani showed up in the break and I let him try out the board (while I used his normal setup). He immediately caught a wave and pumped way back out. Then he caught another and did huge circles around the Cabins break. At least I know the board works....
I caught a wave with Kalani's board/foil - for me his setup was really front foot oriented (I had to weigh the nose down to balance it out) - but his setup glided nicely.
I had to get home to take La's parents to the airport. As I paddled the board upside down across the shallower spots, I picked up a wave and got pushed in a considerable distance (which never happens on my normal setup).
Lesson learned from today - use a smaller foil for this board. Also - tell dip-shits that hog the shower to get the hell out of the way and not socialize at the showers.
Next up... wing session???
W:35/F:29/S:26
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