Monday 20th may 2024
I did it, I cut down my skinny! I trimmed 40mm of span and I’m using it in the lightest wind… let’s see how it goes.
This was run 1 of 4 this day with an increasing wind. It started light as you can see in this vid, i though this would be the extent of it, but it did pick up, which was a blessing.
I put together my best light wind setup I have. I talk a bit about my choice of board in the vid, basically it’s my lightest and shortest board. Because im usung a big foil I don’t seem to need board assistance anymore, this is good news! That means I’m free to try downsize things even further than the 7’6 for light wind and bay run sessions. How small will I be able to go and still keep ease of use and security? I don’t want to push into too small a board as I want things to be easier and better… not just a “I can use small gear” boast.
I see that a lot in winging… people using small gear as a status symbol… what a waste.
Anyway my gear worked out well. The cut skinny! I’m not sure what to think just yet, it feels slick though and has noticeably less drag. The sweet spot of usable feel” not sure how to describe this… seems reduced. Perhaps it’s like a seesaw with a narrow mechanism and short poll? There is less lag in the pitch control.
There might be a reduced thrust from the pumps too, I will likely learn more about this as I continue to size down… I’m still not sure how pumping works… perhaps reducing and removing the rear foil will teach me something.
Dylan Bez showed up at the end of this run and we did the next 3 together. Stay tuned.
Be good, be safe, be kind 🤙🤙
Rider weight/height 75kg 188cm/6’2
Ppc carbon adjustable medium paddle
Axis 7’6 110L 21” downwinder
Axis 1401 artpro 35 320mm cut skinny
Axis advanced+ sillyshort
Axis 75cm high mod mast
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Негізгі бет Axis 35 skinny cut down to 320mm 1401 Artpro
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