Last weekend on the mynd

   This weekend is going to be my last of the year where I can have 2 days on the Mynd.

 I've had regular opportunities to fly here for the last few years, so many that it feels like a home slope. Today involved a lot of shower dodging but there's always a triumphant feeling when you have the patience to wait out the bad weather and get to fly.

  The conditions were variable and the wyvern reflected this. There's quite a commitment to that first down wind up turn but as my confidence in the air increased, so did the energy. Great fun and bring on tomorrow!

 Sunday and the clouds parted for a morning on Pole Cott. It was great to be joined by Andy and Les with their matching Mamba S's. It's the first time I've seen this model away from the focused lift of the Bwlch. Not surprisingly bothered Andy and Les made them look good on this very different slope.

 The wind and lift became increasingly variable. When it did come good I was particularly pleased that I kept the wyvern at 3.2kg despite the wind never really topping 13ms. Getting the vertical component of the turn right would really pay off and the pace build.

  A great day and great to meet up with 2 top lads.