My one day off and was down the beach at 6.30 am, wind was already up cross offshore but really strong (god i hate the wind) Me and Robdog still went out and got a few good ones each... its whole new world suping in heavy winds the paddle near kept blowing out of my hand it was tricky taking off backside into the cross shore wind, but still got a couple good long lefts, hope its not to windy next week, wonder how the 9 6" will go in windy conditions compared to the big kalama, the bigger board is a handfull in real strong wind as the rails keep lifting out of the water when facing the way of the wind