Winter is drawing to a close. I had a few really awesome sessions this year on the snow, and a couple really bad ones (skunked). This winter I rode Cook's Bay on Lake Simcoe and Luther Marsh near Orangeville. Not a typical winter for me as I never got out to ride the diverse spots, as I usually would over the course of a winter...
My winter riding was limited primarily as a result of two things: lack of good snow and lack of good wind. I'm wondering that, given climate change, whether the big dumps are pretty much a thing of the past...give me a few more years to make that determination.
In the meantime, my subscription to iKitesurf/Wind Alert has been paying off. Sure, I get out of the City less, because when the site shows me that the wind is crap, I don't get out there. But I don't get skunked as often. Most times that pays off - though once in a while I hear about someone's great session when Wind Alert under-forecasted the wind. Doesn't happen very often. The other side benefit is that I drive less, emit less unnecessary carbon, and save money.
Not owning a car complicates the kiting mobilization process. It costs me an average of $50 per day to kite, plus fuel. Every day I stay home and avoid getting skunked is 10% of the cost of a new kite. It would be 5% if I rode any brand other than Switch. These kites are so cost effective. I'm thinking of a new Nitro 2, 12m right now.
I'm also thinking that it's forecast to be 8 degrees and windy this Sunday. If I get out, March 10 would be my earliest water session ever had. Cant' wait, and checking my forecasts daily...Happy Kiting.
Anyone wishing to Demo a Switch Kite is welcomed to contact me by email: norriegga@gmail.com
