Session 334. Gnotuk delivered again. I pumped up my 12m kite in about 15 knots then the wind increased just as I was about to connect the lines, so I put it away and got my 9. I was well powered on the water - the wind was solid and dense.
A backroll kiteloop went wrong again and I crashed hard. Talking to Stuart afterwards, maybe I'm not placing my hands together on the bar to minimise turning the kite . . .
A backroll kiteloop went wrong again and I crashed hard. Talking to Stuart afterwards, maybe I'm not placing my hands together on the bar to minimise turning the kite . . .
I was able to manage the wind strength, but I was getting pulled off waves as I couldn't get depower the kite enough to surf them. I swapped the Lithium 9 for my Crossbow 7 which was much better. Combined with the marvellous North Nugget board I could still go upwind with ease, but I was able to ride and enjoy the waves.
Mike was having some good runs too but was also feeling overpowered. Stu and Grant came a bit later for some windsurfing.
I was watching another kiter who was stationary a fair way out, then he started body dragging in. I kited over to him - he said he had lost his board. I did a couple of runs out and back looking for it but the big swells prevented me seeing it. Memo to less experienced kiters: don't go too far offshore until you are confident you can hang on to or recover your gear.
The strong winds provided a surprisingly good bay surf. Another excellent session.
The strong winds provided a surprisingly good bay surf. Another excellent session.
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