When the wind comes up

Most people I know , do not like wind . Especially those not growing up on the West Coast of SA. Most people do not like wind , except Kiters , they love it . Why ?

They're prepared .

They've got a harness , a safety line , a bar where the lines are attached , a kite , a board , a wetsuit , funky kiting sunglasses , a good knowledge of the wind ans sea and an attitude to match the surroundings . The best thing about kiting is that you're not fighting the wind . NOOO! That's a battle anyone will lose eventually . No , you harness that power , you milk it . The rewards are intense . The speed , the freedom , the exhilaration , the sight of ocean disappearing underneath your rail , the sound of the wind running the waves , the salt smell , the constant pull of a powerful kite on your body . It makes all the preparation worth while .

In this info mad age the information you need to prepare for a kite session is at your fingertips . There's a site on the net called 'windguru' . All kiters know about it . It gives you wind speeds , wind direction , time allocations , high tide , low tide, sunrise & sunset . It even gives you a satellite image of the spot you're aiming to kite . All this up to seven days in advance.Talk about unfair advantage . Now and then they get the forecast wrong ,but not often.

What about the "winds of life " ? None of us likes to face something if were unprepared. But the winds will still come . If were unprepared or prepared , it doesn't give preferential treatment . Lucky for us though , there's someone that loves to help us out to get the best out of each wind . He also gives you the latest technology in equipment . He gives you ample time to prepare and He knows exactly what fitness level you're on and how much wind you can handle .The equipment He gives you has a lifetime warranty and is guaranteed to never leave you, never fail and is rated for the toughest most unforgiving winds this life can offer .It has the uncanny ability to grow stronger the more it is used. It is also guaranteed to always come out on top if used correctly . You know Who I'm talking about . Jesus . The creator of all winds great and small . He goes one further . He's got perfect control of the winds you're facing , he will also tell you what direction ,what strength and what location you will face them . He can do this YEARS in advance . Windguru eat your heart out !

So lets all start getting the right gear from Him and getting ourselves fit enough to face the next wind that comes our way .

The rewards are worth it!!