Kiteventure

 Initial setup was to meet Garry and Michael Collins at Point Impossible.  Headed down with James and Stu in tow, when we got there, there was not enough wind and the surf was tiny.  We decided to head to Point Lonsdale as there would be a better wind aspect and waves would be bigger. No dissapointment, it was strong at Point Lonsdale and markedly bigger waves.  Had a great time in the big strong surf, quick carves on waves before they broke, jumps and long runs up the beach.  Tried out the Insta360 - a bit awkward holding it in one hand but fun.

 Went for the full range of rotational tricks today on the surfboard and the twintip.  Mixed success really.  Dialled in the forward 360 on the surfboard, but crashed a fair few double backwards on the twintip.  Also managed to invert my kite stupidly going on to toeside.  Was glorious out there though.  Joined by Mike and Jean-Remi.

 Rushed down after work - probably not worth it in the end.

 What a start to the year for kiting !  A big south easterly rolled in so headed to Flinders with Styles.  It didn't feel super strong on the beach, but we all know what flinders is like.  Set up small and was racing upwind in no time.  The swell wasn't huge - 1.1m at Gunnamatta, but enough for some nice waves to roll through.  A bit chaotic with rocks and currents, but my oh my it's such an awesome spot.  We were even joined by 2 other kiters who couldn't launch at Shoreham so came down to Flinders for a look.

 After many low percentage session, finally feel like I've nailed the double backroll on my preferred side.  Landed 3 in a row and didn't really have any bad ones from about 10 attempts.  Light wind but perfect.  Stu, Mark and Ant also crossed paths. Key tips 1.  Build up to a jump 2. Pull in legs 3. Hold power in the kite whilst rotating 4. Go for the hold as you begin the second rotation 5. Kick out legs to prepare for landing

 Solid wind forecast so met Mark at Hampton.  A great 20 knots greeted us.  Attempted heaps of double back rolls and landed 3.  I've increased my success rate ! Key pointers - get air first - build up to an actual jump - tuck in legs - do the grab on the second rotation - pull out legs in prep for landing