Good turnout at LLSC.
Covered a lot of water today.
Very good swell with that much wind.
For a time there was a shore break at the launch that looked like we were at the ocean.
Demetri and I sailed Hartwell at Green Pond. Winds favored the strong side of the FX: 20+ to 30+ (mph) for a good chunk of the afternoon.
Made for some nice chop and swell (dang it. Now I need a wave board!?? Just when you think you're all settled with gear).
As for the beginning of the afternoon, have to say the NAM model had it right: I impatiently drove through exciting breeze to arrive Green Pond and find the lake in a dead calm hole at noon. Some 20 minutes later, I could see a "wave" of shore to shore white caps advancing from the SW like flood gates had just been opened. Amazing how specific and correct the Fx's can be sometimes.
Demetri and I sailed Hartwell at Green Pond. Winds favored the strong side of the FX: 20+ to 30+ (mph) for a good chunk of the afternoon.
Made for some nice chop and swell (dang it. Now I need a wave board!?? Just when you think you're all settled with gear).
Yes, you need a wave board Not really but having a board with inset straps - even better with a single back - makes playing on the swell much more fun and with that much wind you usually aren't having trouble staying upwind. Something modernish around 85-95 l. depending on your comfort level in waterstarting. They are a heckuva lot of fun. Spent a lot of time this summer on smaller boards and even 10 l. differences are apparent in a lot of wind. Modern shorter/wider boards aren't that hard to ride either as the volume is concentrated under the feet. These are also great 15-25 mph boards in OBX. If I had a few extra nickels, I'd love a modern 85 l. tri fin. My favorite this past summer was 78 but that was with consistent 4.7-4.2 (or more) conditions .
Props for giving the NWS recognition of when they get it right. The NAM has a pretty fine resolution so not shocking that it timed pretty well.
At Van Pugh, a good day but quite windy at times. Gilmer was reporting 30+ at times and felt like it on the water. Barrett and Ed finned while Neil, Roland, Hamdi, Paul and I wing/windfoiled . It was screaming around 1-2 pm and then settled down. More SW direction took some steam out of the swell but early on had some nice steep sections to play on.
After looking at it on shore and gauging the dismay of those sailing at Van Pugh, Gene and I rode over to LLSC to check it out. Langdon was smiling, the wind was straight on shore and it backed off a sail size (to 5.5/foiling) so we were inspired to take the late shift for a super nice hour+ session.
If I had a few extra nickels, I'd love a modern 85 l. tri fin.
Thanks, William. I think you are describing Demetri's Starboard to a tee, btw, which he thoroughly enjoyed in yesterday's conditions, and seems to be very fond of.
I hear you on the basic ideas though. I won't start shopping yet, but at least now I know what to dream of
webguy wrote: If I had a few extra nickels, I'd love a modern 85 l. tri fin.
Thanks, William. I think you are describing Demetri's Starboard to a tee, btw, which he thoroughly enjoyed in yesterday's conditions, and seems to be very fond of.
I hear you on the basic ideas though. I won't start shopping yet, but at least now I know what to dream of
While I'm spending your money, foil comes at the top of the list.
Good turnout at LLSC.
Covered a lot of water today.
Very good swell with that much wind.
For a time there was a shore break at the launch that looked like we were at the ocean.
Foildude was out there dry jibing
Think I might involuntary go to bed early tonight
Demetri and I sailed Hartwell at Green Pond. Winds favored the strong side of the FX: 20+ to 30+ (mph) for a good chunk of the afternoon.
Made for some nice chop and swell (dang it. Now I need a wave board!?? Just when you think you're all settled with gear).
As for the beginning of the afternoon, have to say the NAM model had it right: I impatiently drove through exciting breeze to arrive Green Pond and find the lake in a dead calm hole at noon. Some 20 minutes later, I could see a "wave" of shore to shore white caps advancing from the SW like flood gates had just been opened. Amazing how specific and correct the Fx's can be sometimes.
Yes, you need a wave board
Not really but having a board with inset straps - even better with a single back - makes playing on the swell much more fun and with that much wind you usually aren't having trouble staying upwind. Something modernish around 85-95 l. depending on your comfort level in waterstarting. They are a heckuva lot of fun. Spent a lot of time this summer on smaller boards and even 10 l. differences are apparent in a lot of wind. Modern shorter/wider boards aren't that hard to ride either as the volume is concentrated under the feet. These are also great 15-25 mph boards in OBX. If I had a few extra nickels, I'd love a modern 85 l. tri fin. My favorite this past summer was 78 but that was with consistent 4.7-4.2 (or more) conditions .
Props for giving the NWS recognition of when they get it right. The NAM has a pretty fine resolution so not shocking that it timed pretty well.
At Van Pugh, a good day but quite windy at times. Gilmer was reporting 30+ at times and felt like it on the water. Barrett and Ed finned while Neil, Roland, Hamdi, Paul and I wing/windfoiled . It was screaming around 1-2 pm and then settled down. More SW direction took some steam out of the swell but early on had some nice steep sections to play on.
After looking at it on shore and gauging the dismay of those sailing at Van Pugh, Gene and I rode over to LLSC to check it out. Langdon was smiling, the wind was straight on shore and it backed off a sail size (to 5.5/foiling) so we were inspired to take the late shift for a super nice hour+ session.
Thanks, William. I think you are describing Demetri's Starboard to a tee, btw, which he thoroughly enjoyed in yesterday's conditions, and seems to be very fond of.
I hear you on the basic ideas though. I won't start shopping yet, but at least now I know what to dream of
While I'm spending your money, foil comes at the top of the list.
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