dont know much about these long boards,,, but surely paddling against a 30knt headwind is impossible

10 knots.. err.. yeah.. No probs.

20 knots.. arr.. well err yeah (for a short distance..longer if I really have to)

30 knots.. arrrrr nah.. Too much like hard work.

40 knots.. ummm.. Don't even think about it.

Today when Dave and I started our down-winder we got hit with a strong gust that was like someone slapping you on the back and making you step forward.

We tryed to paddle side on to the gust for a while to make it around the breakwater wall and it was almost impossable..so we gave up.. but then just as we did the wind dropped for a moment and we went for it and made it.. but jeez it was hard work.

DJ