Locust Sunday

[Alton]

Did you get out at locust Alton? 72nd shut off as soon as I pumped up.

It was a late arrival ... Great 2 hr session at Locust starting at 2pm. Slightly gusty S 18-25+ gusting 30. 10m kite + surfboard was just right - occasionally overpowered. Chop cleaned up later into the afternoon with some nice 2' waves and some gorgeous sunny breaks. Scored another foot switch (from toeside switch stance). Enjoyed by Angus/Slappy, Martin, Ian and Dave/C36 (our lone wolf windsurfer). Only 4 other local kiters so once again the Canadians out numbered our American friends ... Go Seahawks Go!

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[Alton]

... Go Seahawks Go!

Crap Patriots 28 - Seahawks 24

Glad we went scored a Locust session

[8mdude]

Did you get out at locust Alton? 72nd shut off as soon as I pumped up.

It was a late arrival ... Great 2 hr session at Locust starting at 2pm. Slightly gusty S 18-25+ gusting 30. 10m kite + surfboard was just right - occasionally overpowered. Chop cleaned up later into the afternoon with some nice 2' waves and some gorgeous sunny breaks. Scored another foot switch (from toeside switch stance). Enjoyed by Angus/Slappy, Martin, Ian and Dave/C36 (our lone wolf windsurfer). Only 4 other local kiters so once again the Canadians out numbered our American friends ... Go Seahawks Go!

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Awesome. Nice somebody scored!

[C36]

It was a late arrival ... Great 2 hr session at Locust starting at 2pm. Slightly gusty S 18-25+ gusting 30. 10m kite + surfboard was just right - occasionally overpowered. Chop cleaned up later into the afternoon with some nice 2' waves and some gorgeous sunny breaks. Scored another foot switch (from toeside switch stance). Enjoyed by Angus/Slappy, Martin, Ian and Dave/C36 (our lone wolf windsurfer). Only 4 other local kiters so once again the Canadians out numbered our American friends ... Go Seahawks Go!

I really didn't think this one was going to happen. It did and I was the 'last of the unicorns' amongst the kites at the late afternoon Locust session. Steady wind, rays of sun, knee high chop (with some larger ramps) in chest-deep water, jumps both ways, and sailing with no gloves - all good. Nice to get out. Sorry I didn't realize Slappy was there - what kite were you on?

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[Slappy]

Sorry I didn't realize Slappy was there - what kite were you on?

No worries David. I was on my usual 10m Trigger, wearing my usual dorky red jacket + blue shorts.

I didn't make that epic shot of all the kites as I was way up past the cement factory when you arrived hunting for waves.

You have caught me and/or my kite here though:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64585307@N04/16311609881/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64585307@N04/15956773128/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64585307@N04/16142325441/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64585307@N04/15956784638/

Had a great session today, especially once I switched to my TT. I haven't done much boosting since Squamish shut down but I always love the boosting setup at Locust. Had some real nice flights today

[C36]

Sorry I didn't realize Slappy was there - what kite were you on?

No worries David. I was on my usual 10m Trigger, wearing my usual dorky red jacket + blue shorts.

I didn't make that epic shot of all the kites as I was way up past the cement factory when you arrived hunting for waves...

Any luck finding any waves up there? I made it up as far as the base of the pier and the roll was modest (maybe waist high set waves). I also took a look for the 'ship wreck' (as there seemed to a sweet spot just to the south and west last time I was out there), but it appears to have disappeared.

...You have caught me and/or my kite here though:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64585307@N04/16311609881/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64585307@N04/15956773128/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64585307@N04/16142325441/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64585307@N04/15956784638/

That photographer does some nice work!

No worries David. I was on my usual 10m Trigger, wearing my usual dorky red jacket + blue shorts...
Had a great session today, especially once I switched to my TT. I haven't done much boosting since Squamish shut down but I always love the boosting setup at Locust. Had some real nice flights today

red jacket: good to know. I saw you boost a few nice airs and was enjoying some of the ramps as well - especially to starboard! Fun spot for sure.

[Slappy]

Any luck finding any waves up there?

I got one really nice wave. Aside from that nothing to write home about.