Instead of board/kite speed, think about building and releasing line tension. Yes, the big boosters you mention ride fast but, as importantly, build tremendous line tension against that speed by edging effectively with their boards just prior to boosting. They also release that line tension by synchronizing the kite's backward movement with board pop and, often, a wave or bit of chop on the water. If you think about building and releasing line tension, board and kite speed is just a part of that.Sinthoras1 wrote:You often read that jumping big is a function of board speed and kite sped.
So release line tension by popping, then send the kite? Also if speed and tension are key how do you develop those with the kite at 1:30? I always thought that I could get more tension by bringing the kite low and edging like crazy?FLandOBX wrote:Instead of board/kite speed, think about building and releasing line tension. Yes, the big boosters you mention ride fast but, as importantly, build tremendous line tension against that speed by edging effectively with their boards just prior to boosting. They also release that line tension by synchronizing the kite's backward movement with board pop and, often, a wave or bit of chop on the water. If you think about building and releasing line tension, board and kite speed is just a part of that.Sinthoras1 wrote:You often read that jumping big is a function of board speed and kite sped.
Yes, correct. Build up good speed (kite can be a bit lower and board a bit flatter to really go fast). Then prepare for the boost by bringing your kite up high (1:30) and starting to edge upwind. You are still going fast. At that point, build your line tension by (1) sending the kite in a controlled motion behind you (11:00) and (2) "loading" your board by edging really hard upwind. As Toby says, the power gets concentrated at one point and timing is the key.Sinthoras1 wrote:As far as I know you should send the kite first, edge/pop second and sheet the bar in a third step.
No love for North America; says your DVD won't play. Is the Vimeo setup downloadable so I can watch in the absence of an Internet connection?Toby wrote:Maybe it got confused.
I send it hard, but since it moves only a short way, it does not look that hard like someone with a kiteloop.
It is a controlled sending back.
Maybe let's say it is a smooth sending back to make a difference to an uncontrolled, fast sending back from a lower position. Now that will make you jump further, but not higher.
A controlled kick back will get you high, and the point of full power will be easier felt, to add the pop and pull on the bar.
You will develop the feeling for the right timing, but you should have a kite with feedback, not those power steering kites without bar pressure...
At the moment of popping you sheet it. Power gets concentrated on one point.
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Try this:FLandOBX wrote:Instead of board/kite speed, think about building and releasing line tension. Yes, the big boosters you mention ride fast but, as importantly, build tremendous line tension against that speed by edging effectively with their boards just prior to boosting. They also release that line tension by synchronizing the kite's backward movement with board pop and, often, a wave or bit of chop on the water. If you think about building and releasing line tension, board and kite speed is just a part of that.Sinthoras1 wrote:You often read that jumping big is a function of board speed and kite sped.
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