TomW wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:11 pm
That's a beautiful set up! Italian quality and engineering at its best! Way cheaper than a Lamborghini!
I'm still curious why the 683s instead of 633. ( I have wing envy)
We are up here at 55N. Been having great winter. Down to 2+2C.
Xcel drylock 6-5 with integrated hood, 7mm drylock boots, 3mm nookie gloves, Np edge windshirt top under. ION floatation vest.
I'm totally warm. The gear has improved greatly in last 10 years.
Two main reasons I bought the 683 instead of the 633: one is I wanted something faster, closer in performance to my 590, but more forgiving for learning maneuvers on.
Second is that a lot of local riders are riding the Slingshot version of the 633 which makes it easy to borrow and try, or buy locally, since we have a Slingshot dealer locally, but no Moses dealer. As far as I know, I currently have the only 683S in Hood River. If I want to add a 633 later, it's easy to get here.
Today was the first day in the water trying out the new gear! Water is now at 40F/4.5C, and air was 59F/15C. Wind was a solid 16-18 knots with gusts into the 20s and I was a bit overpowered on a 9m.