Half the lake is still open water...frozen at two ends, not middle.


3.25 inches of mostly smooth ice and dry.

Today was using short line (9m) with a NPW 6.5m to work close to shore and use more limited terrain.

5-14MPH with lots of zippy runs. Blades still sharp

Many times wished I had a foil to jump a little with and for better upwind but still NPW was so useful in limited space .... and because I can easily fit three sizes in my backpack and venture out.

Tuck - not sure if you're brave or desperate, but man, are you dedicated! I don't think I'd go out on a half frozen lake... Glad you're having fun!

I made lot of test holes and walked part of route ..

Just thick enough with a little extra, perhaps .... but had to get out on smooth fast ice.

I need more.

Need deep freeze back in Northeast, too.

Returned to ride today. Same winds. Same kite again....... Same open water.



Temp s warmer in 40's. ice stayed hard enough(to hold edge) and safe enough...


Get it while you can...