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West North West wind which has proved too choppy for good 10 sec runs at West Kirby.

Respect to all that went down the wall because it wasn't easy. Count the seconds from the point of bearing off into the course until 30cm chop appeared was 7 seconds, unreal. Excelleration was unbelieveable but you new what was coming.

Didn't enjoy it to tell you the truth.

It was the first time I had used the board fin and sail. Fin and sail were perfect, Jon white has posted some pics and video on Facebook, the board was perfect but I couldn't get the straps large enough to get my big hoofs in them. Tippy toeing down the course at upto 49 knots, not nice.

Used the black project X Type 40 to cope with the chop, worked amazing, I have the 45 as well but need flat water. Going to get Tom to change the name though, 40 represents the speed. 50 and 55 are more like it. Thanks Tom, Sails and Fins, boards next?

Sound like a grumpy old man here but also the cold effected me, I couldn't feel the base of my feet. Thanks to Ant for lending me a pair of wripped booties which helped but that Northern water is cold!

New straps on the board and better foot wear and we'll be in bussiness. Only did 5 runs but chuffed as hell with a 49.43 max on one gps and 49.62 on the other. Going to claim a 49.5 if its all right with everyone.