Utah Windriders Association

Hi, y'all. I will be visitng a friend in Draper July 28- Aug 1. Unfortunately my biggest board is a Mistral Screamer (9'1", 95ltrs) and largest sail is 6.5 - is there any chance of getting some good sailing in the area then? Is it worthwhile to bring any smaller gear? Trunks vs shorty vs full wetsuit? All suggestions greatfully appreciated. Thanks! Dr Mike

Fact of the matter is that virtually everyone who pole surfs around here is either driving to the gorge every chance they get or they have purchased really big (read formula) gear to ride very light winds.

During the mid summer, we are in a stable high pressure pattern that only produces wind right under thunderstorm downdrafts which also produce lightning.

The kind of wind that you are looking for usually happens when we get spring and fall storms with frontal passages (Mar-May, Late Sept-Freeze).

95% odds that your gear would be just an ornament for your car.

PS

I thought everyone knew, August is 'Surf Naked' month everywhere in the northern hemisphere...

Seriously, If you do decide to bring your stuff, you might need a shortie at the highest elevation reservoirs.