2026 04 10 - Hampton in crazy conditions

 Met up with Garry, Rich and Pete at Hampton beach.  They were already out but the wind was quite strong so I set up the 7 and joined them out there.  Some fun big jumps and kite loops.  A little swell but not amazing.  Managed to deploy my safety again which was annoying.  Also managed to do the splits when carving on a wave - thought I'd done myself some damage but seems fine.  Wind picked up to 43 knots so I got a landing, it was getting a little crazy.

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