(machine translated in 2023) Storm
Finally storm, finally Autumn. Strong winds predicted: 25 to 35 knots. A lot of rain under the road, but once in Zeeland it was not so bad. Did have 1 heavy shower that hurt very much. But a real guy just sails on. Was again almost the only one.

Waveboard test day
My JP Wave 255 is a great board. But yes it is a board with US-Box. And I have a wide range of good Powerbox fins. So I started looking for a replacement for my JP Wave, so just as much control in stormy weather, but with Powerbox.
Today finally storm, so extensive walking change between the 2 boards.

Upon arrival, the wind seemed to be disappointing. Opted for security, so Ice 4.7 with the JP FreestyleWave 84II. Out of the bay it was already going like a rocket. Strong breeze. There were also large buckets on the water and the sail was very large. Foot straps were still too wide of my old winter shoes. So to the side to tighten it and trim 4.7 to max. Board was just too big. Sail too, but I wanted to test the AHD.

AHD packed with my smallest Powerbox fin, so Select Wave Warrior 22cm. It was really getting on and out. Only downside I found was the too wide and weak foot straps. After some switching between the AHD and the JP, the AHD was also provided with Da Kines so that it became a fairer comparison.
The wind was very strong so the 4.2 but caught.
Soon it began to be noticed that the AHD sailed even more quietly than the JP. This could be due to the fin, the JP I sailed with an On-Shore fin, the AHD had a real Side-Shore fin with a lot of flex. I did do a SideShore under the JP, but the wind quickly subsided, so I couldn't really test it.

AHD Pro Wave is the Winner
Today's conclusion. The AHD sails even quieter than the already very quiet JP. With the advantage of Powerbox. The JP goes out and the AHD stays. Even though the AHD is 2 years older than the JP: Top plankie!

Grevelingendam

Present: Ronald (RonVo)

13:30 0.25 hour Wind: W 25/35 kts
Board: JP Freestyle Wave 84 II - MFC RON 20cm
Sail: North Ice 4.7 - North Gold(a) 400cm - Neil Pryde X6 145-195
  Set worked well, but was a bit big. Even after trimming beyond max. Since I wanted to test the AHD went straight to the shore to change board.
13:45 1 hour Wind: W 25/35 kts
Board: AHD Pro Wave 255 II - Select Wave Warrior 22cm
Sail: North Ice 4.7 - North Gold(a) 400cm - Neil Pryde X6 145-195
  TODO
14:45 1 hour Wind: W 25/40 kts
Board: JP Wave 255 - MFC Goya Wave 21cm
Sail: North Ice 4.7 - North Gold(a) 400cm - Neil Pryde X6 145-195
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16:00 0.5 hour Wind: W 25/40 kts
Board: AHD Pro Wave 255 II - Select Wave Warrior 22cm
Sail: North Voodoo 4.2 - North XC60 380cm - Neil Pryde X6 145-195
  (machine translated in 2023) Sailed alternately with the AHD and JP.

The 4.2 also went well. That it is possible to find a board that sails even more quietly in overpowered storm conditions than the JP is really surprising to me. The JP is already super quiet. The AHD seems a step quieter. Whether this difference is due to the fin, the Select Wave Warrioir has a lot of twist. Maybe that will help too. Nice set like that.
16:30 0.25 hour Wind: W 25/40 kts
Board: JP Wave 255 - MFC Goya Wave 21cm
Sail: North Voodoo 4.2 - North XC60 380cm - Neil Pryde X6 145-195
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16:45 0.25 hour Wind: W 20/35 kts
Board: JP Wave 255 - Fin's Sideshore 8.50"
Sail: North Voodoo 4.2 - North XC60 380cm - Neil Pryde X6 145-195
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