6/5 Lindon to SSB Nuclear Downwinder

[Chris G]

For as long as I have kited with Tyler, he has occasionally mentioned his desire for an epic downwinder from Lindon to SSB or Lincoln. Well, today was the day. We were at the beach while it was blowing straight west and watched as it turned north in almost the blink of an eye. Chris Sherwin showed up and we pumped our 7M kites. We were also joined by a girl kiter named Jaimie. After a couple failed attempts to start our journey (equipment malfunctions, tangled lines, Tylers head getting split on a board fin, etc.) we eventually shoved off.
The wind was heavy and fast, perfect for a 7. We rode down past Provo boat harbor and the airport before adjusting our tack to SSB. Our adventure was everything I imagined it would be. Sore legs, huge swell in the middle of the lake, and good wind. Will likely do it again someday.
-Chris
P.S. I hope Tyler posts the picture we took of his split head. Hint, Hint.

[Mark Johnson]

So cool! I want to do this some time. I hope i dont have to wait till next time venus crosses the sun. I was stuck at work in a room with a sheet of plastic covering the hole where a door goes. It was crazy strong wind rattling the plastic all day. As i wished i was kiting. I am glad you guys got some! From what i was hearing of that plastic door it almost sounded too windy.

[Chris G]

Oh the joy of battle wounds.

[Don Losee]

So Cool! You guys rock. I am claiming best waves ever at Sal Padre. Kites from 4.5M to 9M Nuking Fun! God I love to Kite.
Don

[ChrisPSherwin]

The downwinder was cool. Thanks to Chris, Tyler and Jessica for making it happen. Made it to SSB, refueled and stayed out with Billy and a few others until about 730. Took of my wetsuit and booties like a total tool due to non-functioning thumbs. They weren't even really cold, just worn out. The reeds at SSB were occupied by a black and orange bird that was hanging on to the 45 degree-tilted reeds and the cutest fuzzy duckling I have ever seen.

Billy was nailing some strapless airs and when he went for twin tip I saw some double kiteloop action.

My body feels like I pumped 7m two days in a row. When does that happen here?

[bordy]

6m for me.. Started at DC at noon rode 6m there also. Then ssb for the night ..awesome double..

Great job by the downwinder crew. I wish I would have got to London in tint to join them..

[Jake-wright]

Tyler...That looks sweet. Hopefully it doesn't turn green like all my utah lake cuts have in the past. How big was the swell out in the middle as opposed to what we get near shore? I wonder if anyone is ambitious enough to organize a race between those points sometime...?