RE: RC Surfer
Kev,
When I plug my battery in I get 2 beeps, this is to tell me that the ESC is set for 7.4v.
I often still use my 7.2v packs because they cost a lot of money and I might as well use them up.
When I set the ESC for them I get 1 beep when I plug in.
This is an easy way to check that it is on the correct setting for battery type.
I use Seaking 60A ESC.
I only used NIMH packs for the last 2 days although I probably could have used the extra power yesterday.
I opted to run the NIMH at "Bowes" yesterday because the wind was really howling and I thought a little extra weight might help stop the Dude from getting blown away.
I drive anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour to get to a spot for a surf .
I have run my board at over a dozen places so far and I know a few more good ones that I have not tried yet.
I check the local surf report for swell, wind and tide, this helps me determine where I think the best quality waves are gonna be.
It is still a bit hit and miss but it does improve the odds.
Sometimes I will drive for an hour, only to end up surfing the closest beach to my home.
Just go adventuring bro and if you find a place that is happening make a mental log of the tide wind and swell conditions.
That way you will know when to go there again.
That is what I do.
Hope these ideas help you to get the best surf sessions out of your machine.
Sea Ya.
JIMI
(Geraldton, West Oz)