Hooked Toeside Pop to Wrapped
Hooked Toeside Pop to Wrapped Here’s a little something that you can wrap in colourful paper, tie up with shiny string and cover with…
View techniqueHooked Toeside Pop to Wrapped Here’s a little something that you can wrap in colourful paper, tie up with shiny string and cover with…
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 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 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 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 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…
View techniqueIt seems that our technique this issue is perhaps leaning towards a harmonious blend of skills. This move features no tyrannical part dominating the…
View techniqueLast issue we very much lauded rotations, we’re not shy to praise a grab or two, whilst our undying love for transitions is anything…
View techniqueThis one harks back to the alumni of Space Monkeys and all those on the tour of that era. Changing direction was still cool,…
View techniqueIf you want to drop the clutch, pull the pin and start with a bang, there aren’t many moves which offer such instant gratification.…
View techniqueThis is nearly the last in the series of all things related to tacking on the surfboard front! We have one more left in…
View techniqueKite tricks are much like cakes, once you’ve got the foundation you can add to and embellish it in any number of ways, combine…
View techniqueLooking back in annals of kitesurfing history, riding blind had a similar standing as the darkslide does today. It was considered a decent showy…
View techniqueHard to believe, it’s more than two years ago that we took you through the Front Roll with two grabs! Time to rectify the…
View techniqueHere’s a little something for everyone, an achievable mix and match, adding a little twist to your standard transition, at least on one side.…
View techniqueWe’ve covered this on a twinny, now it’s time for the surfboard challenge and at a later date the foiling version will be explained.…
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