When jumping I occasionally end up facing the wrong way and flying backwards. When this happens I become disorientated and generally loop the kite and end up having a big wipe out. I ride in choppy conditions and try to use the chop to get extra height. I think my problem is that I’m turning to far into the wind and wave before I release my edge causing me to over rotate when going up. I may also be just trying to hard to get high jumps. Any tips on what the best way to stop this and how to better control the situation when it happens will be appreciated. Will have to go and see the chiropractor tomorrow to realign the neck after the last couple of wipe outs.

keep rotating until you come all the way around

ok there are two ways this normally happens, if your hoplding your edge to long, have a slight poo stance and rip the kite back it can send you into a slow front roll.. too fix pull start with stance pull shoulders back push pevis up, make sure when you actually release your edge and jump don't just have the kite rip you up..
type 2. if you've got to much weight on your back foot and similarly instead of releasing your edge you lift the front foot and lean back usually this can result in a slow back roll.
so make sure you release the edge and make a jump of it..
if you start rotating you can excellerate it by tucking up and sometimes you'll make it. alternative is to make sure you pull your bar to your lead hip specially if unhooked.
bring the kite down harder infront of you can also straighten out your body as well

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Originally posted by sharmat

keep rotating until you come all the way around

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exactly... just tuck your head into your shoulders and continue rotating... easy.