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Oddly enough it’s possible that you already know how to back roll hand wash, maybe even front roll hand wash, but chances are you’ve…
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Oddly enough it’s possible that you already know how to back roll hand wash, maybe even front roll hand wash, but chances are you’ve…
View techniqueUnless you’re Olympic quick at beach starting and an absolute legend at getting over waves, body dragging out to calmer waters is never a…
View techniqueEnjoying the waves, especially if you are strapless, also entails the often tricky challenge of first getting out over the foamy stuff and steeper…
View techniqueGosh, it has been a long time since we featured a move from blind. Last time around it was the back roll from blind,…
View techniqueAnother celebration of the diversity that kiting offers by the mere action of marrying a couple of skills that you have down, to make…
View techniqueIt’s funny how moves that are the norm on other kite craft are not so often practiced on the trusty twin tip. The Duck…
View techniqueThis is a lovely surfboard trick that doesn’t require loads of board sticking wind or cat like agility. It’s very much a support move,…
View techniqueA cheeky embellishment on a classic. Adding a tail grab to a sent back roll from toeside sums up the joys of kiting, so…
View techniqueMythical wave-riding is a term that we have used for many years to describe a practice that sets you up for, you guessed it,…
View techniqueUntangling your lines while they’re still attached to your kite is one of those useful skills that can save hours of faffing on the…
View techniqueThere is no better place to start than the beginning, so what do we kiters mean by riding downwind? Simplest way to think of…
View techniqueIt would be a shame to learn one without the other! And depending on your preference, it’s not written in stone which is easier…
View techniqueThere comes a time in every surfboard rider’s life when there is a need and a desire to squeeze in an extra bit of…
View techniqueYou may be wondering why on earth you should donate some of your valuable kiting time learning a toe side beach start when a…
View techniqueStrapless airs, what’s not to like? We all have to start somewhere and this humble chop hop is pretty much the best place to…
View techniqueHere’s a blast from the royal competition past. Four line kites were the latest thing; Martin Vari wasn’t throwing down any handle passes in…
View techniqueWithout wanting to sound all sensible, we thought it worthwhile to add something that is both functional and fun. Functionally the rider rescue is…
View techniqueThere are subtle ways to impress and more swanky ways to enjoy yourself. This, however, is a smooth hybrid in true Heliarde style. Someone…
View techniqueEven if you’re not an air-style aficionado and prefer smaller kite options, there is always a place for big air and its plethora of…
View techniqueKiting with friends, whether it be pushing and motivating each other, laughing at one another or just having some good old-fashioned fun is often…
View techniqueWhen you’re as helpful as Heliarde, you’ll often find yourself with two boards, having just fished one out of the mangroves from the last…
View techniqueThere are many blissful elements to down-looping any sent move. The fact that you can convert whatever trick you give a mighty send to,…
View techniqueHere’s a sassy way to brighten up your sent front loop that you won’t see too often. The Stale Fish grab really resides with…
View techniqueWe often encourage new moves as variations, but if the truth be told they are merely building blocks upon a solid foundation. The old…
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