Originally Posted: 05 Aug 2003
You have had a great day riding but got careless and didn't notice a black squall or storm cloud moving in fast. You know from experience that such squalls can toss out sudden wind gusts 20 kts. above background windspeed, sometimes higher. You have drifted down from your normal riding area into an area of beach with a 10 ft. high seawall setback about 50 ft. from the water's edge. You can see the windline full of whitewater approaching and you don't think you will be able to make it to shore before it hits. You remember the three guys that didn't make it last year, after being lofted into hard objects onshore under similar conditions in various parts of the world.
What would you do?
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411: News and Information
SMACK: Industry News and Gossip
Airstrology: Astral planning for boardheads!?
Skunked: or how to avoid this sinking, stinking sensation while riding.
Tips from an O.G.: Older Grom???
Send It: Happening Kiter News In Snaps
Close-up: Pros Up & Personal
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Workbench: HOWTOFIXITURSELF, practical tips for guys that just wanna get it done.
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Yard Sale: Busted moves caught in pictures.
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Good winds and riding!