Saturday, January 13, 2024

Dawn Patrol - 1/13/2024

Hit the dawn patrol this morning with the small wave Foil Drive equipment (No.33, HPS980/400P).  I did not have long (had to take Noe to music), and the waves were small - but I did not want to turn down an opportunity to get some rides on the 3-blade propellor. 


This is the first session I was on this prop entirely.  It definitely has the torque of the Magic Hub and the high end of the standard prop.


The waves were really small - the regulars weren't even paddling out (I think they were waiting for the tide to drop as it was really high at +2.5').  The 3-blade prop made getting onto nothing waves easier than either of the previous prop setups I had.  


The waves were coming in so I could ride one wave for a bit, then peel off and catch to one behind it - so most of today involved double dips.


A conservative count has me at 14 waves in under an hour - again in waves that couldn't be caught by longboarders. 


Its been slim pickings with both the north winds and winter in the northern hemisphere.  Having a Foil Drive has been a game changer!!! 

W:4/F:5/S:1

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