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Log Started:
Monday June 18, 2007
Total Records: 137
This Year: 1
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Monday August 21, 2023
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Cowichan Lake, Wingfoiling
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Monday August 21, 2023
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Conditions
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TOW
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Toys Used:
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Cowichan Lake, Wingfoiling
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WNW 4 - 12
8"
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1.00 hours
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KT Wing Drifter - Thanks Jesse! 105L
OR Glide 5.0
Armstrong V200 Tail
Armstrong 60cm Fuse
Armstrong 72cm Mast
Armstrong HS1850
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The plan was to try out T's brand new board tow foiling. It ended up being windy enough to use the 5m. Steep learning curve. I think I figured out the wing. Foil not so much. Some uncontrolled short flights then stalling or impressive acceleration then crash! Such a different sensation for this foil newbie. Hard to figure out what weight movement or foot placement does what. By the end I was getting closer to figuring out the foot sweet spot and I was able to stay upwind slogging. Ridiculously little speed needed to get on foil. I may try the 1550 next time which may be better for my weight. Shins and knees took a beating - drawback of just wearing board shorts and rashie. The lake is toasty; falling in made me feel warmer! Beautiful place. Thank you host MH for the guide boat, which provided peace of mind and confidence just to try stuff.
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