Met up with Paul again today on Herringthorpe Fields for a quick blast about on the boards. Usual gusty winds but my 8m Access II was flying nicely.
I've realised that in hindsight I've been too much of a wuss and need to have more power in order to be able to do this properly, this means bigger kites in higher winds. It would explain my slow progress and frustration at not being able to get moving.
I think it was too gusty and changable for Paul's Rage 2.5m but he got a few runs in too. One day we'll both have a good day.
Also, the field was covered in dog eggs. Both Paul and my board were covered in the stuff. Not happy. :(
I've realised that in hindsight I've been too much of a wuss and need to have more power in order to be able to do this properly, this means bigger kites in higher winds. It would explain my slow progress and frustration at not being able to get moving.
I think it was too gusty and changable for Paul's Rage 2.5m but he got a few runs in too. One day we'll both have a good day.
Also, the field was covered in dog eggs. Both Paul and my board were covered in the stuff. Not happy. :(
