Not as big as yesterday. Fuller tide. And more wind.
Today was not as perfect as yesterday was - but there were still good waves to ride.
Marvin came out to try out the new High Output battery and High Efficiency motor.
I moved the mast forward a notch and bolted on the Spitfire 900. I thought I might end up moving the mast to dial in the optimum position - but it was pretty good from the get go.
I did notice the whole setup felt a little slower than normal. I have been using the Foil Lite bolt system and with the prospect of moving the mast out on the water I used the Wingscrew wing nuts. That might have been the drag I was feeling.
But there was also a really strong current running West to East. There was also a little more chop on the surface than I have been used to (from the past few clean sessions).
Not sure exactly why I was feeling off my game - but today was definitely more of a struggle day.
To add to all of that, Marvin mentioned his battery was moving inside the unit. And after his mentioning of that, I heard/felt the same in my box.
I finished the session with 35% left. I did efoil a few times - but I wasn't getting in the groove (still). Otherwise I was a little harder on the throttle than I normally am - and the waves were breaking on the far outside - so that additional usage would explain the higher consumption.
Now to reflect on the positive - there were some great rides today. Tons of carving and critical position riding where the waves were breaking.
I did have some abrupt/unplanned dismounts. I'm attributing that to the chop and using a different front foil.
17 rides in just over an hour - no room for complaints here.
W:9/FD:27/PW:1/S:1
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