sboardcrazy (25737km):
153 days ago 10-24kts W- WNW level 0.17m Budgewoi Lake, NSW, AU
5.5m Mach4 - RS2 ( 90ltres) - 22 cms Atomic ( 2 sec)
RS1 ( 80ltres)-1st decent use- 16.5cms FF
Well that was fun! 1st real 'speedsail' since I broke my wrist.
Too choppy for good speeds but I'm happy with the 2 sec as it was out in the 30cms rollers . Not a bad speed for me in those condiitions.
A buzz going for it not knowing if the Atomic would hold in the chop ( it did).
I usually hate the Machs but I enjoyed it today. Maybe the wind was a bit better and I bagged it out in the lulls.
It kicked in so I came in for the 80ltre and my old faithful FF which I trust in that sort of chop. An unknown combo but the RS1 has a narrow tail so I expected it to be good.
A great combo. that will be my go to in 'choppier' conditions. I used to avoiding using the iso 80 and just jump to the 70ltre.
I usually hate those conditions as the iso80 has a fat tail and bounces me around but the RS1 is great!
I didn't try any gybes as I was a bit powered up.
It was a bit patchy for the 80 but it was great in the strong stuff in the chop. I saw Mike do a run in the flatter stuff and aimed to have a go but I didn't get any strong stuff so I went in.
I decided to go across into the big chop to get a good angle for the run in. Now I remember why I don't do that. 
I dropped in to turn the board but the race sail filled up with water and was hard to get started . My arms were like sphagetti by now so I coudln't hang on and lost the gear.. I swam like crazy to get it and then decided to just float in..
Sailing fitness and arms leave a lot to be desired.
I do love the adrenaline .. still buzzing.
Lots out.
Pugs and Mick H out with me then everyone came out as I went in.
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