Wing Foiling Session - 12/13/2024

After work session at WPB - I didn't want to pull a solo session at Pavilions and the wind seemed lighter than yesterday.  And the waves were smaller.

And the tide was low.

But I answered the call -

I wanted to be able to get back up on foil if the winds got weak.

I setup No.36 with the Project Cedrus mast and bolted on the Spitfire 840 and P325 stabilizer.

Well - this was a great session!

I was messing up several of the outbound tacks - but I made up for that with the tack off a waves after the ride was done.

Looks like I got another day of near perfect wind - at the right time.

This kinda lays it out the pattern that the Spitfire is not that fastest foil around.  I did pull of some runs with constant wave riding - pure ripping!!!  

I'm debating about dawn patrolling Kailua, or doing a mid day Hickam session...

W:150/PW:2/FD:89/F:5/S:29

Wing Foiling Session - 12/10/2024

My plan this morning was to get in early, work, then hit Hickam again and get home ahead of the traffic.  Well - the Zip Mobile didn't quite get the zipper lane closed on schedule so the traffic built up early.  I figured I could still get home and get in a session at WPB before I needed to get La to her evening appointment.

That's when Norm texted -

He took his stitches out and was wanting to get a winging session in.  And I didn't want to have to do the low tide paddle at WPB - so we met up at Pavilions and he showed me how to launch and land.

This place is awesome!!!  It's like WPB and Hickam had a love child - the best of both spots smashed into one!!!

Nice setup area that isn't a long walk from parking.  Super easy deep water (even during low tides) launching, and a pretty jacking/challenging wave!!!

I pumped up the North Nova Pro 5.0 - because I didn't want to get stuck outside when La needed me to take her to the doctor later.

And I setup No.32 with the Spitfire 840/325P

This was a great session and an awesome introduction to potentially a to be frequented often new winging and Foil Drive-ing spot!

The wind was coming through at a slightly more north angle.

There were two breaks working today - they both had shifty bowls and they would jack on the reef shelf, but then taper off in the sand flats.  Which actually could work to your advantage if you wiped out on a wave (not getting pummeled).

And Norm was actually riding way better than he does over at WPB - he seemed more relaxed and that made him more proficient.

It was stronger than this - but this is what the Kalaeloa meter at the airport was reading.

Most of the time I was up on foil - but I did wipe a few times on incoming set waves.

Landing was super easy.  And there were hose bibbs to rinse everything off with.  I really don't think you could ask for more from a spot -

Tomorrow the wind is supposed to be stronger - I'm going to come back to Pavilions!!!

W:147/PW:2/FD:89/F:5/S:29

Dawn Patrol - 12/7/2024

Marlon and I hit the dawn patrol.

The usual crowd was there

Conditions were a little bit bumpy - but nice size and a foil friendly +2.0' high tide

Marlon was out on his longboard.  He caught some fun ones and then put the drone up.

I brought the same equipment that I have been setting up lately.

The waves were big enough and fast enough that there were some instances where I was over foiled with the SF960.

And I am still nursing my right knee (back foot) - so I opted not to push for recycling (too much - I got a couple of double dips when it was easy).

I got was bombs today!   There was one in particular where I could see that a section going right was going to stand up and break - so I stalled and when I leaned forward to hit the accelerator, the wave was pitching out right behind me - fracking awesome!!!!

Pretty defined take off spot again.

23 rides in this session - 

I'm going to get the SF900/S365 back from Erik and bolt that on tomorrow.

W:145/PW:2/FD:88/F:5/S:29

Dawn Patrol - 12/1/2024

Waves were stacked this morning!!!

Nice full tide (for easy launching), light wind (lighter than yesterday) - and the swell had definitely come up.

Breaking way outside!!!

I actually had a little bit "too much" foil this morning.  I had the same equipment out as yesterday - but I think I would have done better if I had the SF900 - but I loaned that to Erik.

I was also still contending with a sore right knee - so I erred on the side of caution (and in reality going straight was probably the only real option regardless - just too much speed to contend with).

Little bit more patterned again today.

18 rides this session - and with several of them being well overhead - this was a fantastic day!!!

W:145/PW:2/FD:87/F:5/S:23

Dawn Patrol - 11/30/2024

Today's dawn patrol saw bigger waves - at least double the size of yesterday.  And there were plenty of them the first half of my session.  There was also some wind bumping up the faces - but it was still manageable.  And another good day tide wise.

It's hard to see it, but it is breaking well over head out where we normally wing.

I used the same setup as yesterday - the only difference was my right knee was sore and I couldn't pump like I could yesterday.  With the waves way bigger, I didn't necessarily have to pump - but the second half of the session got a little weird.  The waves still had size, but they would back down and even though I had initially caught the wave, if I didn't pump it would pass me by.  That's when I could feel my knee and I'd just back off.

That's all nitpicking - this was still a great session with really good conditions.

Not so much of a pattern today.  Initially the waves were breaking out in front of the cabins.  Then they started breaking all over.

I got 18 rides - less than yesterday, but it was more crowded today and the SUP guys were hungry (and would take off on waves I was already riding - but whatever, I rode way more than they could catch).

Too bad I loaned the SF900 and Skinny stab to Erik... I could have used them today I think.  I may try to set up the SK8 950...

W:145/PW:2/FD:86/F:5/S:23

Dawn Patrol - 11/29/2024

Yesterday morning's dawn patrol was fun.  Favorable tide, near zero wind were good factors - and with patience there was a good set coming through periodically.  The front runners of the inbound swell.

Beautiful sunrise - you can see the other islands.

I did switch up the rear stabilizer - this is the P325.  I was a little concerned about loss of glide and pump - but this thing actually livened up the ride.

Lots of carving turns yesterday - this set up is so good!!!

Definitely a pattern to the break

22 rides - and a few of these were good repeats.

Super fun session!!!

W:145/PW:2/FD:85/F:5/S:23

Wing Foiling Session - 8/26/2024

Spicy riding today - first this....

Then getting out through the white wash to find bomber sets rolling through.  There was wind, but it felt thin and didn't have the push it normally does (Hurricane Hone winds have seemed this way for the past several days)

I used No.36/Spitfire 840/325P/Project Cedrus 85cm mast and the Reedin SW2 5.2

Not a day to get stuck outside - Kalani, Duke and Prayot all came out to revel in the large surf.

I did not throw a single tack today - the turns were actually pretty critical today.  Miss one and you could get bowled over.

And the Spitfire was acting wonky today.  It wasn't getting up as fast as it normally does, and it was really twitchy.

I'm not sure if I've been spoiled by the F Ones, or if today had a lot of turbulence on the top layer of water - all I know is it was exceptionally challenging today.

I did catch a handful of bomber waves - when the waves broke the whitewater was way overhead (and I was up on foil).

I came in because I felt the pressure gradient drop.  I did not want to risk having to paddle in on a day like today.  Take enough - don't be greedy.

W:111/PW:1/FD:58/F:4/S:17

Wing Foiling Session - 8/13/2024

Winging today - 

Wind was stronger (at least at the beginning of the session).

Waves were smaller than yesterday (so not as fun).

Zach was out already when I got there (a little later than I had planned - I picked up a razor blade in my driver's side tire).  Kalani was launching as I was finishing setting up.

Same gear as yesterday - just switched to the Reedin SW2 4.7 (from the 5.2) 

Marlon was nice and flew his drone again.

And he must have been bored because he was pushing the envelope

Despite the smaller waves, if you were patient, there were some leftover good sized sets.

The wind did start to drop - I had a flashback of the last time I got stuck in the dead zone...

Roland and Duke also came out.  It was good while it was on!

I can't complain - I had fun!!!

W:101/FD:58/F:4/S:15

Wing Foiling Session - 8/12/2024

Met up with Nick at WPB.

Wind was good on the outside when I got there.  Nice high tide and there were still some waves left.

Same gear as yesterday - just swapped out No.32 for No.36

Nick stayed on shore for a bit since his family was also at the beach.

Duke came out next, then Nick and finally Roland.

The waves were chest to head high, and were super fun going left.  The wind had a lot of North in it so the runs were getting quite parallel to the shore. 

Tons of opportunity to crank tacks onto incoming waves

Did I miss a spot???!!!!

The wind really picked up for about 30 minutes after 4:30

Marlon flew his drone - it is amazing the stuff that starts to happen when there is a camera flying around.

The wind also seemed to be channeled into lanes.  Had to pump across some of the softer wind lanes a few times.

I can't complain - this was down right fun!!!

Tomorrow is supposed to be windier!!!

W:100/FD:58/F:4/S:15