Hey mate,

I was having probs with getting the jump technique last year, and a post on Sea Breeze sorted me out.

I'm no expert, but there are three main things you need to do.

1. Be powered up and have kite in the 1 o'clock posi.
2. (This is the bit that's hardest at first) Cut up wind, to really load up your kite line with tension. You do this just before and as you cut the kite back to 1 o'clock.
3. Release your edge and you should get pulled up fairly vertically.

If your kite is de-powering and actually falling out of the sky when you attempt this, I'd say the wind is probably too light. I've never had it happen, and can't think of any other reason apart from light winds. Or maybe your kite is too small.

Some one who knows more will probably help you out mate but that above 3 steps sure helped me get it sussed. Really load up those lines by cutting your board up wind just before you fly the kite back and release.

Have fun

B

Wots this thing about jumpin????? Who does that ! never heard of it! Sounds dumb! Greenleaders been riding for 5 years and still doesnt jump.

In the immortal words of my dear old Da, "Give her more herbs, love, that'll sort it out"

More power more power more power. You'll then get the hang of it and then be able to do it in less and less wind. Just be careful.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the feedback. From your answers i reckon my main mistake was not cutting enough upwind and puting tension on the lines. I'll work on my take off this weekend (It looks like we are gonna have some decent wind in Brissie! )

Thanks again!!!
Jimmy

yay!