I was a little tired of the low tide management techniques - so I ventured to Hickam today.
It was definitely low tide - but over here it doesn't really matter - super easy launch.
The wind didn't look excessively strong - but at points it was knock you down strong.
I wanted to use today to test the Ezzy Flight 4.0 (which gave me some trouble on Thursday) and the Reedin SW2 4.2 (which has always been a more grunty wing). I also wanted to dial in the SK8 750/C161W on No.34
Here's the wind over both the runs I made
First up was the SW2 4.2
Easy takeoff with the SW2 - better have been - the wind was really strong.
After getting my turns down with this foil and board, I journeyed out to Firsts.
The wind was super nuking out there. I rode one and headed back in. But then I saw Jim heading out so I followed. I caught several more since I was out there - the pit was working flawlessly!!! Waves would stand up and peel to the right. The only issue was the super nuking wind - which made the runs a little rocky.
I spent the second half of this first run trying to see how fast I could go
I went in and swapped wings.
I didn't entirely trust the Ezzy, but I did develop an understanding of it (again - it's been a while since the wind was strong enough to use this wing). I think if I treat this wing more like a 3.5m wing, my expectations will meet the performance.
I did not venture out to Firsts on this run - I didn't want to deal with any issues out there, and the waves seemed to die back (so not worth the effort).
Of notice is the higher top speed using this wing. I don't think the wind was stronger - it's just that this wing performs better at it's top end.
Fun session and confidence inspiring for the SK8 750. Basically if I'm going to use this foil, I'll just have to use an appropriately sized wing - bigger than what I would use for my main stay foils (but this is not new information).
W:144/PW:2/FD:80/F:5/S:20
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