The forecasts were calling for strong winds. How consistent would be anyone's guess.
I wanted to do some testing so I opted to go to Hickam.
I wanted to do a contrast and comparison between the Triton X-1 and the X-1 Pro
The Pro has a wider span, thinner profile and a narrower chord - all indicators of a faster foil with more glide.
Here's the list of what I was testing
I started with the Spitfire because that's the foil I had out yesterday, but instead of putting it on the 90cm aluminum mast, I had it on the Cedrus carbon 85cm mast that I recently fixed (flaking clear coat replaced).
None of the setups I used today were exactly easy to use - but the crazy, shifty wind definitely added to the challenge.
Axis Spitfire 840 run - the carbon mast felt pretty good. I didn't ventilate if that says anything.
I actually tacked more today than I jibed (while using the Spitfire).
With the gusts blowing through, it was kinda hard not to haul ass -
Triton X-1 Pro run
Here I wanted to get the foil situated so I could ride the foil. I ended up adjusting the placement at least four times. This is the furthest forward foil I've used - it's two fingers ahead of the F One SK8 750
No tacks here - all jibes. I eventually started to get the hang of this foil. It is totally progressive - I had to put backfoot pressure to get the foil to lift. Placement is everything with this foil - it is really pitch sensitive if you don't have it set up correctly.
And lastly the Axis ART Pro 1001. For this I went back to the 85cm carbon mast.
I got what I expected. Funny how this foil seemed harder to engage than the AFS UHM Ultra 750
I did get in more tacks with this foil. But La was waiting for me by this time so I kept this run short.
Definitely a roller coaster ride today!
W:93/FD:52/F:4/S:13
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