Another WP-PV parawing session
Stronger, more consistent wind compared to yesterday.
Waves, but nothing that would make me reconsider putting up the parawing.
Nice high tide (so minimal chance of grounding).
And Norm went out for his first parawing session!
Same board-foil combo as yesterday. I did switch to the Maliko 4.0. I also moved the foil forward a notch (and it helped tremendously with early takeoffs and relieving backfoot pressure).
Norm set up his winging board with the AFS Enduro 1300 - same foil I am using. He has the one parawing - the Ozone Pocket Rocket 5.0
This was my best session yet! Early takeoffs (probably due to the foil repositioning), mostly perfectly powered on the Maliko 4.0. I was on foil more than off.
I also retracted the PW multiple times. I didn't successfully redeploy the PW... but I did get a few longer rides with the PW stashed. The type of waves we have here are not conducive for this type of stow and go - except on the outside peaks, but these are not super long rides.
This is the reading from the Kalaeloa meter. I'm pretty sure it was reading low.
I did switch a couple of times while riding inbound. I also got one inbound regular stance start. Progress every session (even if it is just developing more muscle memory).
And Norm got up on foil - on his first PW session!!! He hinted that if he gets comfortable with the PW, he is likely to replace winging with the PW. I can't blame him - pretty easy to stash, doesn't take up space, sheds heavy equipment and after you get used to it can actually replace the wing when the conditions are right (and you can FD when the winds are light anyways).
Awesome session!!!
W:51/FD:92/PW:16/S:4
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