Session 439. Hampton delivered! A strong southerly came in late afternoon. I headed to Hampton with Stu Styles. It was cranking when we arrived with about 8 kiters out in the bay surf. First time I to try out my Airush Wave 6m kite, at last . . .
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Green Point |
I had plenty of power to get out and about, and like its name, the Wave was really good surfing. I was able to enjoy riding waves and not get pulled off them. The kite turns nicely and drifts down the line well. I had it fully powered for the entire session. I tried some jumps, it doesn't boost like the Unions but that's OK in strong wind.
It was a bit crowded at Hampton so I toured down to Green Point where a good surf was rolling into the beach and along the reef at the point. I did three runs through the waves, with the kite performing really well. I got my money's worth with this one session!
Heading back, the kite went upwind well too. I get back to Hampton with only a couple of tacks. Stu was on the beach and said he was maxxed out on his Union 8. He took the Wave 6 out for a short surf and really noticed the difference, riding waves coming back in.
Wow, just wow. Hampton and Green Point are so good when the wind hits the magic 30 knots.
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Green Point |
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Green Point |
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Green Point |
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Green Point |
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Mr Styles @ Hampton |
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