Wind was unsteady until around 2 but since it was so hot out I gave it a try. A good time to try Brian's demo Mako Duke direction board. A new experience for sure, using some different leg muscles and stance techniques. Took a few tacks heel side to toe side and it made me feel like a beginner, it's definitely something within my learning capabilities.
Came in took a break and Bob offered me his 17M 5 strut core lite wind kite. It worked good in the lite winds handle and felt like a much smaller kite. I was fully depowered the entire half hour demo and finally scary over powered. Over all not bad for a big kite although the wind range seemed small and the bar had a lot of throw. Then it was back on the 11 for the remainder of the day.
Beers and a meal with Craig and Chris to finish up the fantastic day.
Driving home from the island it was still 83 degrees out. I had Radio Margueriteville playing Jimmy Buffet tunes all the way home a fitting end to a long enjoyable day
TOW: 2:00 - 8:00
Gear: Demoed the Mako Duke directional board and tried Bob's
17 Core LW kite (light wind, 5 struts). Once the wind picked up I got down to the default
11M and 140 board
Water Conditions: Warm, normal small chop
Weather: A delightful mid-80s and sunny
Wind: 10-25 from west mainly
Highlight: Trying some new gear, one trip to the slick
Schooled: Mako Duke direction board
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| Craig, Chris, Tom enjoying beers and dinner |
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