Froggy and SWAT - Another session, more progress. I suppose thats what its all about. Keep flying, keep pushing, keep learning. We had 2 days; thursday and friday. Thursday was a blaster. westerly 18-20mph, very gusty to begin with but getting better as the day went on. Lots of power slides on the dirtsurfer, improving power slides with the mountain board, used the harness a lot; came a cropper a couple of times :-( - a couple of minor jumps too.
Should have been able to beat the speed records but the gusts in the wind were just too much to commit to. Friday was much more consistent but much less, only managed 34mph.
Loads of interest on the beach. I think we could have sold a few sets of kit over the 2 days... where's the commission mkyd? 2 guys (windsurfers) were convinced after about 15 minutes and said they would buy a dirtsurfer/kitewing combo between them.
We also had interest from a professional sports photographer who must have spent 45 minutes taking photos. We'll be in touch with him to get some copies.
Friday was much quieter and a lot less wind. A bunch of buggiers set up right next to us, making it difficult to get out of our spot next to the river. They also really churn up the sand.
I had quite a good session on the dirtsurfer with a 5.5 metre windsurfing sail (tushingham storm). Got a top speed of 25 mph which is not great, but the wind was falling off all the time.
I'll be going back on monday, as SWAT has gone down with Missile (who has his new kit now) to catch the end of the forecasted 17mph westerlies... hmmnn
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Wingsurfing is a new extreme sport that harnesses the power of the wind using a hand-held wing, the Kitewing, while the rider stands on a 2 wheel inline board, the Dirtsurfer.
