sboardcrazy (24291km):
2025 days ago 10-18kts then 15- 19kts NE - ENE Coal Point, NSW, AU
7.5m - RS4 ( 111ltre) - 43cm makani 1 run
then 7m NCX - RS4 - 36cm drake pointer
then RS2 ( 90ltre ) and 33cm makani weedy.
Went out with the big kit and although I could hold it it looked like it was coming in so back in for the 7m. 1st use of the pointer , NCX - RS2 since last season and didn't feel quite right..
I haven't used a pointer since last year and it slid out on the first few runs. I almost spat the dummy and came in for my trusty weedy but perservered. I thought it may have been too small but I think it was floating weed. Once I realised that I kept an eye out for weed and it wasn't too bad. I didn't commit to it as I didn't trust it and I had issues getting upwind. I think the harness lines needed tweaking too - length and position..
Went for my favourite run to Bolton but it was too patchy and too much north so felt more a work than a reach..
Came in at the end and got the smaller board with the weedy and I flew upwind . It was a much better size. I know and trust that fin!
I only did a few runs as I was too tired. Pretty happy with my staying power for the first session of the season in chop.
22kts certainly feels faster in chop!
I think Andrew should even the playing field by giving me his brand new RS4 .He can have my 2013 one..
Andrew, Tony , Gert , Dave (?) on the kite , Craig , and later Russ and Mick B.
A good confidence builder for the start of the season. It's so nice to have no injuries or health issues ( other than lack of skill and fitness.. )
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