Monday, August 22, 2016

Day 46 of the 2016 season: A Classic Empire Beach Southwester

Have to search for a decent Rigging area

Lucky day - got to empire at 2:30 rigged and kiting by 3:30. Fantasy land here...did 2 hours of circuits upwind to the dune and wave carving back to launch site. This is by far my favorite type of riding. Finally by 5:30 I was way overpowered on my 13, and could of used the 9M. Way to tired to rig the 9.
By far the best wave day this season.


TOW: 3:30 - 6:00
Gear:  13M Z overpowered
Water Conditions: started out as a mishmash of wave directions. It got more organized as the wind speed increased and the inside waves cleaned up
Weather: Bluebird day - not a cloud in the sky
Wind: Classic SW to 30mph
Highlight: The 13Z is a great kite in the upper limits of its range.



Northern L Michigan Buoy - a good representation of Empire Beach winds


      

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