DCIB (darkside) 11/17 13M OZ Sp 146 SS Misfit

[Jon Manwaring]

The dynamic duo of 13 M + 146 Mistfit was the perfect fit for DC's 11-17, gusts to 20 mph action this pm. Started off great, after about 45 fun filled minutes of jumps, attempted spins and kite loops, kite started feeling sluggish and punchy, thought it was the wind, till I looked up and noticed that the kite was jellyfishing, A leaky bladder forced me in, NO JASON, DEPENDS would not have helped. Got back almost to the launch but just short, dropped just off the point of the Island and walked back, not an EMA. Tim S and DC Jim were Planning away on BIG stuff 8.5/9.5's Ralph S got a few rides on 15M Wahoo and Spleen. Wind quit about 30-45 minutes later. Just fixed bladder. Great repair item, AIRTIME U STICK VALVES. Maybe same stuff tomorrow.
Jon Mzee

[JimSouthwick]

Cold nights are taking a toll on the water temp, which is now down to 48; definitely drysuit and glove (actually, mitten) conditions for this poleboarder.

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