Big Low & Jæren Wave

this weekend we got hit with a big low. strong wind and big waves. unfortunlately the wind has been a bit onshore and the swell a bit stormy(40 knots on Sunday). anyway it was enough to arrange the Jæren wave contest. its been arranged for well over 20 years, and its the biggest wave event in Norway. i contemplated signin up for it, but i have to admit i chickened out.. too tempting with long weekend breakfasts and i would probably only get to sail one heat pr. day..) i have a lot of respect for the guys that go out and rip here in the big autumn/winter lows. usually its strong gusty winds,rain,hail and stormy swells..

i sailed a bit less exposed spot this weekend,but it was not super good. the wind was up and down,and i broke one 5.3 and a nice one year old 90 % rdm,while rigging ! was stupid enough to insert the bottom part upside down..

I tested sailing with my 6mm surf suit today and it worked a treat ! super warm and comfy. last year i had problems with my cramping up my arms,but it must have been the gloves that was the problem. will test it a bit more.i only took pictures for a something like 30 mins from the contest if anyone is wondering were that big aerial or the final heat pictures are ;)