Was down at 13th Beach this arvo with my 12m Boxer SLE. Have ridden it in the 2:1 mode since I got it back in Nov 2006. Why don't the instruction say ride in 2:1 mode until you are up a running and then change to 1:1. 1;1 mode kicks arse. wind was gusting between 10 & 20 knots and I had a ball. Boosts on the way out and some pleasant little waves on the way in. I also had the place to myself. All in all not a bad way to spend a Saturday Arvo.