The wind was blowing nice and strong all day - it was whitecapping when I pulled up to the parking lot.
In anticipation of a nuking session - I set up No.40 (5'6") with the AFS Enduro 900/Mako Carve 130.
And for power I pack up the PPC Orbit 4.5
As typical - as soon as I started paddling out, the wind dropped a notch. By the time I was outside the breakers, the wind had dropped another notch - and it wasn't even whitecapping anymore.
I ended up drifting to out in front of the cabins trying to takeoff. No.40 has a lot less buoyancy and stability than No.44. 8" makes a lot of difference when trying to get up in marginal conditions (for the equipment you have).
I eventually got up with a good gust, and I didn't blow any jibes. I got some fun rides (drifting the parawing) - but eventually the wind lulled out again.
Looking at this chart, it seems as if I need 20mph to get up on the Orbit 4.5
With a bigger board and a bigger foil, I can probably get takeoff at 15mph.
By the time I was ready to launch, I could have actually used the BRN S3 5.3
If I could rewind and start the session over, I would have used the AFS Silk 1050/USurf 150 and the BRM S3 5.3 - but you just never know!
I still had fun challenging myself with gear that needed stronger wind.
PF:11/W:3/PW:135/FD:77/S:29
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