That is very true, I can't wait for the good winds. I have 3 kites 12 nitro, 17 element, and 23.5 contra. (Cabrihna Fan/ Love recon 2 tap out for learning) I also have a 6 foot directional that I am refinishing. It is an F-ONE board. As far as my directional I have a 158cm prodigy. I am really dedicated to learning the sport, Even with the little I have rode it is the best sport I have ever been involved in. Looking forward to spending as much time on the water when it comes. Plus hopefully after the season I will be posting in here at 220 with a 130cm board =-). :P. Hoping to be able to cruise with my direction and 23.5 contra in about 14mph. On a side note, I am learing to ride my directional without straps, what are your thoughs on this.

Nothing ventured nothing gained :wink:

Going strapless is one of the best ways to get your jibe down, IMO

Looks as though some wind might very well be on it's way for the latter part of the weekend :?

I know and I have a job in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Oh well.

If you are on top of water starting with straps, going strapless should add interest and challenge to your riding. The dynamics and footwork are different as you can imagine. If you are still working on waterstarting going strapless may slow down your progress. Then again if you are used to surfing and better still using a board for towing, perhaps not that much. The biggest problem, even with a surfboard and your larger kite will be adequate wind this time of year to dial in your skills. Many might agree the largest hurdle to learning to kiteboard is having the right amount of wind for the gear they are trying to learn with.

Hurricanes bring wind, often too much so I wouldn't get too excited about riding prospects during Chris. We may luck out in terms of no damage and useable wind, fingers crossed, bigtime.