I got a second foiling session in today (but coupled it with grocery shopping). The wind stayed up - so parawinging Hickam it was!!!
I forgot my watch at home so no session statistics (but that's ok).
I opted for the BRM Maliko 5.1
There were a few gusts where it felt like too much wing, but for the majority of the session it was actually perfect. If there is one thing I've learned its go bigger than you think you need.
And I brought No.34 out for a second session. Bolted on this time was the Enduro 1300/HA43
I held my line for most of the session, and really was way upwind (for Hickam). In the middle of the session I did drift down by the channel markers - but I was able to get back upwind and stay there.
The highlight of this session was nailing not one, but two toe-side tacks (inbound). I got the wing and the board through the transition both times, but I lost my momentum and came off foil. I'll keep working on these -
I did multiple jibes. One from outbound to inbound ended up with a bridle line going over the handle. But I felt it happening and just pulled it back off - all good.
Lots of the regulars out - Harris, Zach, Naomi, Ken (Red Jeep), Matt and others. Prayot was out parawinging also. He got back to the launch without having to paddle back.
After I put the board/foil away, I went back to the groin and flew the Maliko 5.1 to dry it off. Good after about 8 minutes. I like doing this to make sure the PW doesn't get stored wet, and it is also a good opportunity for more ground handling.
I did the same with the Paia 6.1 - definitely handles differently. On another day with consistent wind I'll finally bring this PW out on the water.
Fun session!!!!
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