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Jonas Steffen >> My speed goal
Hi folks,
I have tried something different… Speedkiting! On 4.20.2010 we had perfect speed conditions in St Peter Ording, 30knots of wind and water like liquid-ice behind a sandbank. I got ready with my 11m C4 and set up the Underground Speed. GPS added on my arm… and went for it!!
Because it was my first try on this board, I was trying to get “warm” with this rocket for some minutes. Man this is the fastest board I’ve ever tried! Awesome! … But I have to get a goal so I have to go faster!
First run: 60km/h, yea that was easy. A few runs later there was a big 70 on my gps! The adjuster was fully closed! What´s next? I decided to open my fully closed adjuster to get max power from my 11m and after that run I checked my gps. WOW… topspeed 82.76kmh!! Yea that was amazing! Best 10sec 77.94kmh!
The result : Jonas Steffen No. 8 in the World TOP TEN 2010 (subject to ratification by WGPSSRC) is this a speed-beginner-worldrecord ? Check www.gps-kitesurfing.com
What I have to say… the Underground Speed pushes your limits!
