Kitesurfing Technique

Kitesurfing Technique - Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition
Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition

There are literally hundreds of ways to turn around in kiting. The trusty transition can be anything from a cooling sit down to a multi-rotational kite looping mishmash and anything in between. The good news is we have plenty to challenge us and no excuses not to add another one to our repertoire. Today it's the boned inverted back roll…

Kitesurfing Technique - Popped Back Roll to Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Popped Back Roll to Toeside
Popped Back Roll to Toeside

Now that you've got your popped back rolls in the bag from issue 95, it's time to add the killer combo, a toeside landing. This is a classic move; it feels fabulous, looks brilliant, and is a fundamental stepping stone to much more. If you fancy some freestyle in the future, it's a must, and even if you don't, you'll…

Kitesurfing Technique - Pop to Blind with Ole
Kitesurfing Technique - Pop to Blind with Ole
Pop to Blind with Ole

The Pop to Blind with an Ole has been such a popular move, celebrated on our clinics for nigh on 15 years. Last month, we had some new takers from a much younger generation, and so the Ole lives on. It’s a really satisfying move that feels just oh so amazingly good. It’s simple yet sublime and opens the door…

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Kitesurfing Technique - BLT to Blind
Kitesurfing Technique - BLT to Blind
BLT to Blind

We absolutely love this one! A veritably fun little treat and an absolute banger of a cheeky move. Conjuring this out of the hat when turning low level next to the beach should get you a few laughs and plenty of appreciative whistles, smiles all round. Basic requirements are a back roll transition and some form of blind. It’s not…

Kitesurfing Technique - Twin Tip Beach Start
Kitesurfing Technique - Twin Tip Beach Start
Twin Tip Beach Start

Come on, admit it, it’s something we all want to do. Casually stroll up to the water’s edge, drop the board, hop on and sail off into the great blue yonder with hardly a hair out of place and a completely dry derriere. So here it is, the beach start. As with all great moves, it’s not just stylish but…

Kitesurfing Technique - Toe Side to Heelside Turn on a Wave
Kitesurfing Technique - Toe Side to Heelside Turn on a Wave
Toe Side to Heelside Turn on a Wave

After a private coaching session, I always try to write a follow up for my clients as a reminder of all the things they learned while riding with me. Sometimes it’s hard to remember all that was said while on the water. I find a written summary is a great way to help the coaching message sink in better, and…

Kitesurfing Technique - Fin First Beach Start
Kitesurfing Technique - Fin First Beach Start
Fin First Beach Start

Mucking around on a surfboard is as much about becoming more instinctive, and understanding how your board and kite work as it is about deliberately learning new skills. So here we’ve got a move that can come in useful if the waters a bit shallow and you don’t fancy scuffing your fins, but that will also get you freeing your…

Kitesurfing Technique - Beach Start Front Roll
Kitesurfing Technique - Beach Start Front Roll
Beach Start Front Roll

We spend a lot of time offering up different alternatives to a full plethora of moves, often ignoring a few areas. As such we relish the chance to give you a brassy alternative to jumping off the beach. Thus, we have the front loop or roll beach start. As the name suggests, we intend to marry two of your skills.…

Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Front Roll to Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Front Roll to Toeside
Toeside Front Roll to Toeside

Toe to toe, a front roll with a difference. It’s funny how so much of kiting is based off one’s heels, when there are parallel universes out there comprised of all things toes, and if your name’s Tom Bridge, all things blind. It’s certainly a way to increase your trick count, but probably the best part is the different feeling…