Understanding THIS Detail Will Change Your Jumps // Kiteboarding SA Masterclass
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Learn how to level up your jumps by understanding this!
Understanding how your kite is positioned at takeoff is one of the most overlooked details in jumping higher. Most riders focus on bringing the kite to 12, but very few pay attention to where the kite is actually pointing at the moment they leave the water. That small timing detail can make the difference between a powerful, controlled boost and a weak, inconsistent jump.
In this SA Masterclass, we break down the exact difference between two similar jumps and explain why one goes significantly higher. You’ll learn how the center strut direction influences lift, why oversteering kills height, how late or early timing affects power, and how riding speed and carving work together with kite position. We also explain why jumps don’t always feel the same and how using real data like jump height and hangtime can help you progress more efficiently.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Side-by-side jump comparison
01:16 The correct kite position at takeoff
02:14 Pro example breakdown
02:44 Why the kite appears to move after takeoff
03:22 The jump in detail
05:02 Common mistakes
07:20 How to actually jump higher
08:24 Conditions and measuring progress
Filming: Fabian Moser
Equipment:
Height measurement: Surfr app → https://www.thesurfr.app
Kite: CORE PACE 12m → https://ridecore.com/us/kite/kites/pace
Bar: CORE SENSOR 4 PRO → https://ridecore.com/us/kite/bars/sensor-4-pro
Board: CORE Choice 6 → https://ridecore.com/us/kite/boards/twintips/choice-6
Wetsuit: Soöruz Fighter → https://surfwear.sooruz.com/webshop/en/
Do you want real-time feedback on your jumping?
Check out my kite camps and coaching → https://stevenakkersdijk.com/kiteboarding-camps/
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Video supported by:
Surfr app → https://www.thesurfr.app
CORE Kiteboarding → https://ridecore.com/
Soöruz rider’s vision → https://surfwear.sooruz.com/webshop/en/
