Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Milner Snowkite session - Downwinder with good untracked snow

Wednesday 3-5-2014

Winds were peaking at 20+ mph from the NE.
Took a 3.2 mile straight tack to Ford's cove south of the 9 mile tower. Coming back it was a different story. Had to take several tacks pinching into the wind to get back.

Conditions: Up to 2-4 inches of 3 day old untracked blowing snow - medium wind session
Gear:11.0 Slingshot and snowboard
Schooled:Toe side, pinching up wind
Weather: mostly sunny 14-16 degrees
Maximum Speed 25 MPH
Distance 22.7mi.
Duration 01:48 (15:33--17:20)
Average moving speed 14.41 mph










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