its a gybe when you turn downwind and a tack when you turn upwind.

the best way i find is to switch feet first while you still have some speed and stability. once you have switched and are comfortable then initiate the turn (heelside gybe). for a toeside gybe, make the turn with kite and board so you are now riding toeside the other way, once you get speed and are ...

buy yourself a cheap 2nd hand surfboard when you get here, there are hundreds of surf shops in WA. i think the torch would be fine for unhooked wave riding, no need to buy anything new. unhooking in the surf lets you open up your hips and shoulders a lot more for turns and i think it feels a lot smo...

unhook

so basically you are too scared to unhook, ride progressively, or push yourselves. so you try to legitamise old school dangle tricks that any numpty can do to make yourself feel better about being lame.
and this is good for the sport???????????

go for the bigger size if you are going to be riding with boots.

thanks heaps guys. my entry was the first time i have used kiteforum!
do i get in touch with you through the cardboards website?
cheers, stamp

stamp,male,32,3,exmouth,WA,6707,Australia,2,95,106,162,201

good to see some aussie boards taking it to the international brands. some awesome designs and graphics