Sailed at Auckland, Coniver Grove
Rated a 7 of 10

Wind from the W (knots)

lulls: 8

average: 14

gusts: 16

Board: Carbon Art Slalom FS 80 2008
Sail: NP V8 8.5 2002
Fin: Nik Baker 66
Suit: XCel 4/3 infinity x-zip.

First time with my new light wind board, a Carbon Art Slalom board. Worked very well. Could pull up the sail without problems, a few pulls and it was on the plane. Jibing wasn't too difficult, made a couple of them. Not planing, but that hopefully comes. Straps were really easy to adjust, good system!

Initially the wind was quite light, but became better the later. Board handles chop very well, due to the nose curve, didn't bounce, but glides nicely. Struggling with my harness lines. Way too long actually. These are adjustable harness lines, and they can go up to 30", but I think if I buy fixed ones of 26" that would be more than good enough for me. Tried to reign them in, but due to some plastic over the cords couldn't do that far enough. Will have to slice a few bits of the plastic. Or replace them perhaps. I think I have a good feel now how long my harness lines should be.

When I took my sail out of the water, I got another tear in it. Waste of the $95 to repeat it last time, so I'll throw it away now. Just need a new V8 8.5.