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2009 Ulsan World Cup, Korea
My time in Jinha beach was fulfilling and encouraging. This being the second slalom event of the year, I felt that I was finding my “competition legs” and sailing better. My equipment combo was starting to get really dialled in and especially when the wind got a bit stronger was I feeling real good. I still have so much to learn in slalom racing and the repetition is the best possible experience, so I encourage anyone who is interested in any kind of racing to get out and do any event possible, because there is always some lesson that we need to learn to deal with and it’s not always on the water. The highlight for me was the confidence gained in my gear. The 8.4 is one of the easiest and best sails I’ve ever ridden…… period.
The TR-5 is soooo quick around a course in actual real race conditions because it adapts to so many weird wind/ water sitiuations that come hand in hand with slalom racing. Also my Magnum line is really coming into it’s own and I am proud and pleased that our direction we chose with the longer style board with the RTA and RNA concepts is truly proving to be a great product. The Magnums have given me the ease to get around the course that is a big confidence booster. It was also great to see the high level of Peter (who had a bit of bad luck ) and Gonzalo, who finished right in front of me in 7th. We truly do have a sick team and I expect Maui Sails dominance to grow even stronger.
Aloha,
Josh Angulo CV-1
