Unhooked Toeside Pop to Blind with Surface Pass
A couple of issues back in IKSURFMAG 87, we enthusiastically dangled a carrot in front of your noses, with the prospect of goodies to…
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A couple of issues back in IKSURFMAG 87, we enthusiastically dangled a carrot in front of your noses, with the prospect of goodies to…
View techniqueThere is no set course in kiting. Once you’re up and riding, the world is your oyster, kiting your canvas. Different craft, moves, priorities.…
View techniqueLet’s be honest, spinning once is undeniably brilliant! Does that mean spinning twice is doubly brilliant? What if it’s from toeside? And what if…
View techniqueTo self-quote from an earlier article – “It’s an unwritten fact, that to really prove yourself as an accomplished front looper, you must learn…
View techniqueBy jolly, it feels like an eternity since we last entertained the realms of unhooked. High time to put things right, make amends and…
View techniqueThere’s definitely something rather joyful about water level tricks on a surfboard. Not only does it make a change from the potential impact of…
View techniqueGetting intentionally upside down during a manoeuvre adds a unique element, both visually and sensory. In this inverted sent back roll, the visual goodness…
View techniqueIf you want to kick off your session completely mad dog, hair down, guns blazing, look at me, who’s the Daddy, then this far…
View techniqueToe 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…
View techniqueSurfboard Dismount The surfboard dismount is one of those moves that works, it really is as stylish and practical as a well-tailored, colourful hat.…
View techniqueThis really is a timeless classic. It adds some flair to a straight board off and brings back fond memories of the Space Monkeys…
View techniqueIf only we had a euro for every time that we’ve witnessed the sheer pleasure, excitement and downright chuffed-ness on a kiter’s face, when…
View techniqueWoohoo! This is often one of the first popped grabs that kiters nail. It fits so well with a back roll to toeside, as…
View techniqueAs Kellogg’s so rightly said, “once you pop you just can’t stop”. Popping is an absolutely fundamental skill in kiting, and as far as…
View techniqueAt a time when you could be dressing up a Turkey, tarting up an evergreen or decorating for some yuletide festivities, how about adding…
View techniqueWe absolutely love this one! A veritably fun little treat and an absolute banger of a cheeky move. Conjuring this out of the hat…
View techniqueWay Back in Issue 60 we introduced you to a life of high kicks and frilly knickers. We’re heading back to the ways of…
View techniqueWhilst pondering all the moves, grabs, transitions, airs, washes, strokes, tweaks, pops, passes and loops that we’ve covered on these hallowed pages, it struck…
View techniqueWith a never-ending supply of media showing you just how easy it should be to defy physics and casually stomp you first 10m strapless…
View techniqueHeliarde is back with some big air shenanigans for you all. This time with a lofty double front roll with a rather casual board…
View techniqueMost of us change direction more often that we do anything else, and that’s why transitions should be celebrated. Here’s one to really tickle…
View techniqueIt would appear that there must be more possible variations of your typical Back Loop (or roll) Transition than the average combination lock. This…
View techniqueHere’s an absolute banger of a transition from the main man himself, Heliarde. No skateparks in the vicinity, but if this move isn’t straight…
View techniqueWe can get quite energetic when discussing the merits of combining skills in kiting. It is at the heart of the sport, both deliberately…
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