I got a really late start this afternoon - had something more important to do (Noe had a concert that we were able to watch online).
The swell picked up significantly - and I wanted to use the Silk 850 with the HA40 rear stabilizer which I feel were made for days like this -
The wind was nice and strong and consistent (but I still didn't trust it and went slightly larger than I needed to - North Nova Pro 5.0)
Zach, Roland and Kalani were already out when I got there. And Duke paddled out later on his DW board.
The waves were head and a half high and reeling when the sets rolled through. From the chart below you can see the wind was straight on while riding the waves - PERFECT!!!
And this swell wasn't even pointed at Hawaii - we are outside the window of the main push. Considering we have to paddle wings out through the white water, probably not a bad thing we aren't getting the full force of the swell energy.
I got in a bunch of critical tacks on both sides.
Earlier would have been perfect for the Nova Pro 4.2 - but while I was out, the 5.0 provided a stress free session (except for having to paddle way out to the wind line - the only side effect of the east wind).
Top speed was on a wave for sure - probably one of the bigger ones while taking the drop.
Roland was jumping really high - using the incoming waves as huge ramps. I'm actively debating if No.41 will be a trench board or a winging board purpose built for jumping... probably the former - when I'm thinking straight I remember my joints are not young anymore.
Epic conditions today!!!
W:33/FD:65/PW:1/S:4
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