Wind Report For January

The wind seems to have started blowing again. But young John-David / Yolanda seem less than appreciative on my desire to slink off every morning for a few hours of flipping about on the lake. The responsible pair:

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Actually, since the wind started again about 5 days ago I have only been out once. I would have gone out for a second session yesterday afternoon- but just as I arrived the wind dropped. As it turned out it was just a temporary lull as by the time I arrived home it was howling again.

So in summary:

• Jan, week 1: VERY windy
• Jan, week 2: NO wind at all
• Jan, week 3: ditto
• Jan, week 4: Very windy in the morning, 12 to 14 meter wind in the afternoon

Also, while giving Yolanda a bit of driving practice along the lake shore yesterday we met a group of boys who had caught a large boa-constrictor. About 6 ft long and very round.

As i write this the wind is howling. But a sneaking suspicion that my new family life may, once again, get between lake and me.

Big Balls, A Snapped Deck & A Broken Leg

There's still no wind, but there's plenty of skating going on to make up for it. This group of skaters from Managua were down enjoying the colonial delights of Granada over the weekend.

Here's David launching into a mental kickflip....

and catching it right at the top on his back foot. This guy seems immune to fear; his flips are spot on every time, whatever he's hurling himself down.

This time launching himself into the street. There's no way this can actually be landed as the street is way too rough. But what the hell.

Another big and unlandable ollie into the street.

Moments before breaking his leg.

Luis, definitely the most consistent skater of the session, launching into another backside 180 down the steps.

And bringing it nicely around for a smooth landing.

And unfortunately here my battery ran out. Check out http://www.skatenica.com for more.

Hopefully will make it to the competition on Feb 10th.

For The Sake Of Honesty...

and completeness I have to report that for the last five days their hasn't been a breath of wind. The previous weeks nuking winds are now drifting into a distant memory and I am kicking myself for not having really taken advantage of them. I had made the assumption that they were going to stay until Easter, or later. Looking at the forecast today I am not seeing anything too thrilling into the near future. On the plus side, I have found a few good new skate spots around town.

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The wind is not as strong as last week and the forecast isn't looking too exciting. The mornings would be fine for a 12 meter, but the afternoons would be a little weak. Unfortunately this doesn't tie in with my baby/ work schedule so for the last few days I haven't had my dose of lakeside action.

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Still, have been getting out skating quite a bit with my brother Rob and dog Tarzan.

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Compared with kiting, skating really is amazingly convenient... Shoes on, and go.

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Season 2008 has started!

Had a fun half hour session in the afternoon. The wind was violently strong from early morning, and remained pretty strong through the afternoon lull when i managed to get out. Although the wind had dropped off considerably from the morning, it was
plenty strong enough for a 12- which is my biggest kite anyway.

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Could probably have got away with the 9, but I have been disappointed a few too many times recently and wasn't in the mood for taking any chances.

All in all had a good session and managed a few easy moves. Am very aware of a whiplash injury from last year, and so will probably be a bit of a pussy until thats better.

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What i really need to do before getting back on the water is:

1. Strengthen neck, a lot


2. Strengthen back, a lot


3. Increase general flexibility, a lot

The wind here is so strong and consistent that injury is almost guaranteed unless you are in good physical shape, which I, for the time being, am not....

I Think The Windy Season Has Finally Arrived...

But having found a scorpion in the babies crib yesterday it looks doubtful that I'll be able to get out to the lake as have been burdened with household chores.

It looks as thought the winds have finally arrived though. It is very windy at the moment and the forecast for the rest of the week is looking good.