07 January 2014

Hurricane Christina

When I checked the long-time forecast I could not believe what it showed me.  My first feeling was fear:  WHAT IS THAT???
In three day’s time the biggest storm in 25 years is going to hit our Coast.

             


 The Size of the Storm reported was unreal.  Waves on the open ocean were 20m plus in 20 sec period.  I heard on the radio all the warnings being issued about the strength of this storm, the president Of Ireland issued a warning "To be safe this storm is going to be bad".  The Wind was reaching 130 km/hr. gust and HUGE 20 second period Swell.
Hurricane Christine was hitting Ireland’s west Coast on Monday morning.  On Sunday night the mad conditions started; fallen trees, power outages in Killarney, Thunder and Lightning Storms.  Irish Rescue reported the havocs being caused by Storm conditions.


                                 







Anyway Car was packed with SwellKite's.  Just in case!! 
On Monday morning we headed to Inch Beach.. What I could see was crazy.  Ocean was mad, wind over 100 km/h big roof waves; the wind direction was cross on shore.  Which was perfect for me to go out and  pass beach break.

But....
No Jet Ski, no Rescue...
My Body wants to go out and ride these monsters but my mind says No.
I don't want to put people’s lives in danger if they had to rescue me.  I know I made the right decision.

I waited for a while and conditions changed in my favour.
Wind was around 35 + knots so I pumped up 6 m Swell 21 m lines and I went for a guick session on Twin Tip board.

I decided to keep my ass close to the shore and do not pass shore brake.
I waited for a while and conditions changed in my favour.
Wind was around 35 + knots so I pumped up 6 m Swell 21 m lines and I went for a guick session on Twin Tip board.



Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014
fot: Jackie


Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014

Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014
Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014

Hurricane Christina

fot:Michal Zagorski

fot:Michal Zagorski


                                                  Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014
                                                Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014
                                               Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014



Wind was mega gusty ,Swell Kite works perfectly in there conditions.I was impressed with
the Swell performance out there.


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Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014
Thank you Valerie O'Sullivan for taking great photos
I think we should meet again during next Hurricane :)

Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/issued 06-01-2014


Today's session was a quick one but a mega big air session
Looking forward to ride out there again real soon...

Many thanks to Peter Lynn for Your support  !

peace Luke



02 January 2014

Big Wave Strom Sessions

Winter in Ireland is my favorite part of year,why ?

that's why ..




quick edit movie 



looking forward to hit more big waves this winter
Happy New Year Everybody !
Luke