Perfect timing. I've had a few sessions lately in marginal winds and I want to stay on smaller kit instead of getting the big stuff out. These are just the tips I've been looking for.
Excellent topic and one which is often not thought about enough. I am always rigging for the gusts. Great overview of the tactics to make it work in these conditions.
As always, great instruction! I just did a gusty session yesterday in the Gorge, 10 mph to 40 mph, 3.7 Sailworks Revo and 82 ltr board. All your advice spot on, the only thing I would add that you did but did not fully mention is when the gust hits, squat down, bare off a bit and get that front foot in the strap, then harnessed in quickly, otherwise your arms will be toast in no time. I had the same problem as you, forgot to adjust my harness lines from a previous 5.0 session so I got pretty worn out before I got them positioned correctly.
Thank you! I’m not sure bearing off in the gust would be the best advice though- likely to lead to catastrophic results! 😜 Remain heading up and “testing the gust” as I did hear might be safer, seeing how strong it is- and quite likely you don’t need to bear off at all! In the harness though for sure once you have wind strong enough to counter against!
The moment you are in the ‘high heels’ position, I realized you do not put any pressure on the back foot. I think I have too much pressure on my back foot in these gusty conditions. Thanks!
Sailing on lakes is gust gust and some more gust so this was perfect, thank you! Never actually thought that you could rig for the gust or for the lulls. When the lulls still wouldnt get me planing on a 7.5 but being overpowered in the gusts it wuold probably be more fun and easy to rig for the gust. Hopefully I can try tomorrow!
Haha! Then rig to be powered in the gust… not mega powered up! Maybe the 7.5m isn’t necessary and just makes in cumbersome when not powered up… but. 6/6.5m would still power you in the gusts and be nicer while you wait!
@@Cookiesports Yeah I need to try that. How would you rig if the wind is in the lulls about 5 m/s= about 10 knots and in the gusts 10 m/s= about 20 knots? Usually the lull/gust ratio is about that, double up. Thanks!
@@joakimyliruusi haha! Sounds like tough conditions. I suppose one way to think about it would be in the “lulls” you’re not planing. The “consistent normal ish wind” is what you’re rigging to be powered up in, not the “mega gusts”! Kinda like the conditions this was filmed in!
Great video. Just came back from a session where wind was averaging 10 knots and gusting 30+ so it’s pretty timely😅 Being 95kg, I need to deal with marginal conditions here in the Bay Area many times unless I want to go on some stupid-big sail which I don’t, so learning to get efficient is a must. Will try that stiletto back-foot next time… 🤙
Hi Cookie, loving your videos. I am finding that when I am planing in front or both straps and the wind dies (resevoir sailing) I veer up into the wind immediately and end up stamping out of the straps. Do you have any helpful hints please? Cheers
When the wind dies it’s normal for this to happen- turn up wind, gain a little UW ground, then step out of the straps. If you want to do it slower (less dramatically turning UW and stopping), ensure the board stays flat. 👌
Hello!, thanks for the video, very interesting. I have a question, I have a Dyno 85, with a three fin set up. What is the advantage of a more inboard straps position? Thanks for your answer.
Understood, thanks… I think with the straps in a more inboard position you also loose some speed, but you win more stability… it’s a game of what do you prefer, depending on the conditions also. Can’t wait for your next video, thanks!!!
Another great video. Any chance you have a starboard carve 119 there to test? Thinking about getting one or something similar to replace a 2011 JP SuperSport 127. Too large for me when sailing in chop at the coast.
I ride an old blue starboard carve at 111, it's a ripper of a board it gets on the plane early and eats chop for breakfast. Have also used it in the surf, but feels like a mal on the waves. Still lots of fun.
really good video Cookie... timing is perfect forecast for tmrw here in sydney is gusty westerlies. Think I'll take the smaller board and rig for the gusts.
Perfect timing. I've had a few sessions lately in marginal winds and I want to stay on smaller kit instead of getting the big stuff out. These are just the tips I've been looking for.
👍👍👍
Excellent as always
Thank you! 🤙
Thanks so much. Great instruction.
Thank you!
awesome content as always but the production has gotten even nicer, great video
Thank you! Same software, maybe I’m just getting better at using it! 😜
i really like your explanations - very helpful - and easy to understand - hope you go on here with your instructions - thank you
Thanks! Many more coming regularly! 👍👍
Great advice not to stay hooked in waiting for a gust. Doing otherwise earned me a thigh contusion as I got airborne and then landed on the boom.
Been there my friend!
Excellent topic and one which is often not thought about enough. I am always rigging for the gusts. Great overview of the tactics to make it work in these conditions.
Thanks Kev! 👍
Amazing Teacher, great gybe and technics
Thanks! 👍👍👍
As always, great instruction! I just did a gusty session yesterday in the Gorge, 10 mph to 40 mph, 3.7 Sailworks Revo and 82 ltr board. All your advice spot on, the only thing I would add that you did but did not fully mention is when the gust hits, squat down, bare off a bit and get that front foot in the strap, then harnessed in quickly, otherwise your arms will be toast in no time. I had the same problem as you, forgot to adjust my harness lines from a previous 5.0 session so I got pretty worn out before I got them positioned correctly.
Thank you! I’m not sure bearing off in the gust would be the best advice though- likely to lead to catastrophic results! 😜
Remain heading up and “testing the gust” as I did hear might be safer, seeing how strong it is- and quite likely you don’t need to bear off at all! In the harness though for sure once you have wind strong enough to counter against!
The moment you are in the ‘high heels’ position, I realized you do not put any pressure on the back foot. I think I have too much pressure on my back foot in these gusty conditions. Thanks!
Exactly right- getting that back foot off the board stops you having any pressure on it, forces the board flat and fast! 👍
Great video
More on thruster fin setup and how it makes board feel different please
More to come! Thanks! 🙌
That water looks wonderfully flat compared to what I get at my home spot. I would love to see some content on dealing with chop/swells!
I’ll get on it!
thanks for sharing, always great content
Thanks!
Sailing on lakes is gust gust and some more gust so this was perfect, thank you! Never actually thought that you could rig for the gust or for the lulls. When the lulls still wouldnt get me planing on a 7.5 but being overpowered in the gusts it wuold probably be more fun and easy to rig for the gust. Hopefully I can try tomorrow!
Haha! Then rig to be powered in the gust… not mega powered up! Maybe the 7.5m isn’t necessary and just makes in cumbersome when not powered up… but. 6/6.5m would still power you in the gusts and be nicer while you wait!
@@Cookiesports Yeah I need to try that. How would you rig if the wind is in the lulls about 5 m/s= about 10 knots and in the gusts 10 m/s= about 20 knots? Usually the lull/gust ratio is about that, double up.
Thanks!
@@joakimyliruusi haha! Sounds like tough conditions.
I suppose one way to think about it would be in the “lulls” you’re not planing. The “consistent normal ish wind” is what you’re rigging to be powered up in, not the “mega gusts”!
Kinda like the conditions this was filmed in!
Great video. Just came back from a session where wind was averaging 10 knots and gusting 30+ so it’s pretty timely😅 Being 95kg, I need to deal with marginal conditions here in the Bay Area many times unless I want to go on some stupid-big sail which I don’t, so learning to get efficient is a must. Will try that stiletto back-foot next time… 🤙
Game changer! 👠
Great video
Thanks
“Stiletto back foot” is going to be my fav expression right next to the “disco gybe”. 🤣 Anyhow, great and helpful tut as usual. Thanks!
It’s a classic! 👍
Well if there's anywhere with gusty conditions, its Vass!😆See you out there in a fortnight !🌬🌊🤟
Great vid BTW, lots of top tips, thanks.
“Gust-alikki”! 🤣
See you here soon!
Hi Cookie,
loving your videos. I am finding that when I am planing in front or both straps and the wind dies (resevoir sailing) I veer up into the wind immediately and end up stamping out of the straps. Do you have any helpful hints please?
Cheers
When the wind dies it’s normal for this to happen- turn up wind, gain a little UW ground, then step out of the straps.
If you want to do it slower (less dramatically turning UW and stopping), ensure the board stays flat. 👌
Hi Cookie, is that the Flymount on your clew camera? Could you show the set up or point me to previous video where you've shown it? Cheers
Hi!
Sometimes a flymount, sometimes an Insta360 motorcycle mount! Highly recommend both!
Video coming soon on mounting options! 👍👍
@@Cookiesports thanks, I would like to film gybe to improve them. Will wait for the video.
Hello!, thanks for the video, very interesting. I have a question, I have a Dyno 85, with a three fin set up. What is the advantage of a more inboard straps position? Thanks for your answer.
I like a thruster set up. Videos coming soon where I’ll be on a Kode 94 thruster and explain a bit about it! 👌
(Briefly mentioned at 3:30 in this video!)
And again at 4:15
Understood, thanks… I think with the straps in a more inboard position you also loose some speed, but you win more stability… it’s a game of what do you prefer, depending on the conditions also. Can’t wait for your next video, thanks!!!
Another great video. Any chance you have a starboard carve 119 there to test? Thinking about getting one or something similar to replace a 2011 JP SuperSport 127. Too large for me when sailing in chop at the coast.
I ride an old blue starboard carve at 111, it's a ripper of a board it gets on the plane early and eats chop for breakfast. Have also used it in the surf, but feels like a mal on the waves. Still lots of fun.
@@Floatnride Hi had the same version a blue 122. Brilliant board. Really regret not keeping it!
Hi Rob!
I’ve got the full range of carves here ready to test! Hope to see you here soon!
really good video Cookie... timing is perfect forecast for tmrw here in sydney is gusty westerlies. Think I'll take the smaller board and rig for the gusts.
Good luck! 🙌🙌