Ligerzero Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Some raw footage to show the frustrating wind conditions that we have had to deal with lately. What happened to the awesome summer easterlies we got the last 2 years? When I arrived I the wind seemed a little dead so I unpacked the 10m Speed 2. But while unfurling it a gust came though that made me decide to opt out and put my 8m outlaw up instead. I am glad I did too because with a minute or two I powered it down because the gusts were coming though strong. Then when the others guys arrived the wind died off and became even more unpredictable and hard to read. Not only was there next to no wind at ground level and probably gusting around 15knts up top but also It seemed the wind was coming from two different directions at opposite ends of the oval. So we were changing tack with every lap. Very frustrating. But after the wind backed off a little a little I had a quick run on the Speed 2 10m, which just loved the conditions, I even managed to practice a little freestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 The most frustrating thing about the video is that darned red gate in the background, was it open or closed for your session? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKS Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Looks like Murrarie wind ....... doesn't it suck being a beggar sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goz Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 You have to do penance to the wind gods, so you take the bad with the good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Know the feeling, blowing hard here yesterday.... Hmm let's go up thte road to the park..... Get there, wind right on cue died. Can have tomorrow free, but all the weather reports are conflicting, whats the chance of picking the wrong one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ligerzero Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 The most frustrating thing about the video is that darned red gate in the background, was it open or closed for your session? Unfortunately it was closed. I only ever see the gate opened up for the sporting events. Would be nice to get our hands on a key. Cant see that happening though. You have to do penance to the wind gods, so you take the bad with the good. True that. Im not complaining, at least there was wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy666 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know exactly what that is like. I have a nice big oval just 50m down the road from me, but I rarely kite there because the wind is ALWAYS swirly and crap. Luckily though I can just drive half an hour to the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goz Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know exactly what that is like. I have a nice big oval just 50m down the road from me, but I rarely kite there because the wind is ALWAYS swirly and crap. Luckily though I can just drive half an hour to the beach. I know that story Tried kiting in Rockhampton a few times and just trying to tell the wind direction at times can be a tough call. Inland kiting is a pain if there are hills around to screw with the air flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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