Finally I manage to get the new board out. Reasonable wind and no rain.
Unfortunately the heavens dropped a shed load of rain yesterday, and the field where I usualy fly was muddy as hell.
Despite that, what fun. It was a bit gusty so didn't get as much boarding as I wanted. The wind either dropped as I started moving, or it suddenly gusted and I got pulled off. But I can see me very soon getting going rather well.
After I packed everything away, someone let me have a go with his kite. Same sail area but different aspect ration. Man the power it generated. I managed to get a half decent jump with it, but just after I landed the wind gusted just as the kite powered up and lifted me clean off the ground and pulled me round. Incredible buzz. I've got my eye on a larger version to add to my quiver.
I'm a bit achey now, but rol on next weekend with a bit of wind and no rain. :-)
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