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Once this is under control paddling downwind, at least in our conditions, becomes a game of exploring that top-of-the-wave, looking left & right for the next wave to hop onto, and then using the wave energy to sling-shot there. Mix in unexpected sideways shoves while at the top in bumpy/confused conditions and there's a lot of fun to be had!
Hmm, upon further reflection, I'm not sure this is actually the same thing as what I see in many videos of paddlers on the front of the wave sitting there with a brace stroke to slow down and avoid racing to the bottom. I believe it's better to stay higher up where there's more control, more visibility, and more power to sling-shot when desired. Maybe it depends on wave size/steepness/speed or something. Sounds like more to experiment with and learn...
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I've had the experience of aiming for that intersection spot, watching the waves "open up" in front of me, and being carried up there forever, so it definitely works (not that I would be doubting DAZ or Boyan). But as you say, explaining what happens or what you're trying to make happen is a bit more difficult! As far as I can tell, you're aiming for the intersection ahead of you while you try to stay on top of your current wave and the result is that you're staying of top of the previous intersection. And this way you stay on the highest spot while if you go sideways off the intersection you will be on the back of one of those two intersecting waves and thus slow down.[...] This however would be the highest point in the immediate surrounds.
As a rule then are you looking to shoot through the gap between the adjacent waves or looking to stay high on the stacked peaks?
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A question regarding the concept of wave intersections; Daz at one point talks of going “through the V” into the next run. Boyan and others talk of aiming for where the swells meet each other and put an “X” on their videos at the intersection of the crests. This however would be the highest point in the immediate surrounds. As a rule then are you looking to shoot through the gap between the adjacent waves or looking to stay high on the stacked peaks?
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LOL! You really have something against elite skis!Yes, I agree, particularly in an elite ski. The downsides of not 'making the wave' are severe. Downwind foilers are not fond of restarting either.
Another subject to be aware of is weight.
I felt relaxed and comfy. Breathed in thru my nose mostly. No sprinting - unless it was necessary to stay safe. Recorded my fastest time in 7 years.
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The physics are against you. LIght paddlers have more challenges linking bumps. That 'y' axis is the key. Fat guys have momentum that carries them right up to things a light paddler can barely scratch back up to. I see it a lot over here on the north shore. I cheated with my weight advantage extensively as a beginner in outrigger.I hadn't considered that. I'm below 160lbs (trying to gain weight...). I do like the way Nelo has different versions of the "same" boat for different weight paddlers.
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The physics are against you. LIght paddlers have more challenges linking bumps. That 'y' axis is the key. Fat guys have momentum that carries them right up to things a light paddler can barely scratch back up to. I see it a lot over here on the north shore. I cheated with my weight advantage extensively as a beginner in outrigger.
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Just seems to me there’s no where to take your speed in this situation.
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All of the above. I would differ in one thing from MCImes.
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Yesterday the first ~2mi DW were very frustrating. Big stuff coming through, not that fast, but almost no wind.
I wish I had the opportunity to see what better paddlers than me do in the same conditions... As is I always wonder: is it a matter of power, is it a matter of skill, or is it just impossible?
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