Winged yesterday afternoon. The wind and waves were slightly better than the day before (Tuesday). Roland came out - he wanted to sampo the Vyper 170 for lighter wind winging. Kalani also came out (and so did Gary much later).
I used the SW2 5.2, No.25 and the Eagle 890/Marlin 14"
I have been hesitant to commit to the Eagle 890 - but honestly, unless the wind is really light, the foil is completely doable. In earlier sessions with this foil, I felt like it didn't have enough carry to get me through a tack. I was completely wrong as the next few pictures show. Heel - toe and toe - heel - as long as there was enough wind to pressurize the wing, I could make the tack.
I purposely pushed the camera low to get this shot.
And here is the toe - heel tack (SUP dude on the left took my wave - I guess he didn't like my wave count).
Not bad for an hour and a quarter.
Still more North in the wind than I prefer - but at least there is good wind.
The 5.2 was the call for this wind. Even with the 5.2, there were a few lulls that I had to sit and wait for the gusts. The 1090 would have helped here.
You can see the sitting sessions.
Fun session!!!!!
W:71/F:68/S:30
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