have had a solid 20 hours split between CH 15 and SK ExA 13.

for me (200lbs.) both have about the same power and wind range. CH15 a fraction more speed and power but comes with a bit more work on the lower end. ExA (hybrid tube) works great on the NAVIGATOR bar perfectly, the bar stop and safety are just superior in design and performance. still running the modded bridle on the CH 15 with old bar and no troubles with that. i have flared the center hole in the Navi bar to reduce line wear.

with tight launch spots the drift launch on the SK has been a super easy solution to the crowds and extreme hi tides.

started adding in a directional board here and there. all good except the jibe thing, at slow speed it ain't happening. getting the speed right while falling off the wind to toeside is best approach i've had . and has improved with practice.

for marginal light air the 13m tube fits nicely without a ton of work . the CH 15 works with alot of sine work .

leash the pump to the bag ! , i have left it on more than one occasion and grateful it remains each return.


last day Monday, seemed the best , 2-6pm

here'shttp://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=KSCHILTO7&day=31&year=2010&month=5 the data