I've just realised... when I'm kiting into waves, it is a whole different view / approach on how the wave breaks.

There's some of the old 'reading' skills being used but it's almost like the waves are walling up for longer!! Who would have thought there'd be something to turn blown out close outs into this down-the-line view?

I guess it's the 'tow-in' effect of being powered up and riding into a wave, rather than sitting and paddling in. The wave is suddenly opening up so much more.

Am I hallucinating or do others have this view too?

I'm just stoked that my perception of a wave can change so dramatically!!!

I can't wait to try windsurfing, bum-in-the-air paddling (with budgie smugglers), goat boating, outrigger canoeing, etc etc to see what else changes!

just like riding a mal when you usually ride a shortboard.

fun hey!?

I'm with you Foosh. It's insane how much fun it can be.

shhh .most surfers haven't figured this out yet and that on a blown out day you can use a kite to catch windslop and have fun and you don't have to fight it out on one small break most of the time

markass said...

Just started getting into the waves recently and what a blast! any tips on a good surf kite??

i'm flying an 08 nemesis HP

you've already got one (which probably has something to do with you 'having a blast")try others if you get the opportunity