Cable Sundays have been going great! This has been the third 3 weekend in a row and 8-10 riders have shown up to get a taste or return for more practice.
The beginner cable is an excellent tool for getting that new rider introduced to a board. Waterstarts, balance, weight distrubition, edging, body posture, and ultimately working switch stance are all things that can be tackled in a short time under a controlled environment. We have complete control of how fast the cable will pull on each try. It pulls up out of the water much like a kite. Only downside is if you are close to 200lbs or over, the beginner cable will not pull you out of the water unless you have impeccable technique and a big board. Not a bad thing for the bigger rider as they are going to need to have the same great technique with a kite.
The advanced cable is much more challenging in that it is in constant motion. The controller can slow it down, but more often than not, he doesn't. It takes a few tries, but with some determination and effort its not that bad. You have to have immediate board skills on the pull and instantly have a great stance in order to make it off the dock. Again, takes a little getting used to.
Hope more of you can make it out. I would say there were about a 15 kiters there today. Definately dominated the place.
Super fun to watch Bill P., Matt Sexton, and Alex Fox tear the place up. They inspired us all to keep pushing and try new things.
Hope more of you can make it out and join in on the fun.
McCormicks also has a new site up. Check it........
www.skimccormick.com