like many begginers im still struggeling to get going upwind just wondering if anyonme could share there wisdom and throw a few hints or tips out?

You also need wind/power to get upwind.

Many geginners use a smaller kite due to the desire not to get smashed.

You need wind to get upwind or a slightly larger kite or a slightly larger board sometimes.

Fitzy gold Coast OZ

Regards,

Not only do you need wind, you need wind enough to sheet out a bit and still maintain a plane....

It's about angles, sheet-out let your kite run toward the edge of the window while you head it off: I mean you keep it from getting there by carving upwind....

That's the sercret,,,,sheet-out
Regards oz
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Kite type makes a difference. High AR kites sit further out toward the edge of the window, making it easier to go upwind.

You need enough power. If you're underpowered, you'll have to work *very* hard to go upwind, unless you've got a hell strong current helping you out.

You need to keep the board speed up. If you bog the board down and lose too much speed, you'll need to work the kite to get planing again, which will make you run off downwind every time you do it.

If you feel comfortable enough doing so, take your front hand off the bar. This makes it easier to twist your hips and point the board upwind.

Lean back and push your hips forward so you're not doing the 'poo' stance. Try to keep your body as straight as possible. The further you lean forward, the harder it gets to hold an edge because you're getting pulled over the front of the board. An important point to note here is that if you're short like me (175cm), you might need to shorten your chicken loop line so you can comfortably reach the bar without having to lean forward. This can make a *huge* difference.

Practice! No-one goes upwind in 5 minutes.....it takes a while to get used to how much edge you can force without stalling the kite out or bogging the board down.

Hi Booman,

The tips the others have given are all good so I will only add a few points.

Get speed by being powered without being over powered. Lean against the kite and place some pressure on your back foot and keep the edge in by keeping some heel pressure. Next is to focus your eyes on the goal, ie look where you want to go. Tturn your head and drop your front shouder to turn your body into the direction of travel. Twist at the hips. Adjust your speed by changing the weight distribution between front and back foot.

Keep your speed down to a controllable pace by keeping your kite lower than 45 degrees so you can get a good edge. bringing your kite to 12 to slow down is inappropriate because you cannot keep a good edge.

Hope this helps,

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thanks all you are all awsome, aprecciate all the help

practice, edge hard, look were you want to go 75% of the time

...and on the 8th day He created kiting....
it's a beautiful thing, just practice your kiting !! One day everything will come together. Forget about the angle of rotation of your hips in relation to the horizon, or letting go of your hands while measuring your aspect ratio.
It's all about the magic. One day your kite control , your board control, your edging, speed control, everything will just sort itself out. When you do each thing "properly" Upwind just happens.

You can't go past the traditional words of wisdom we all hear ... "Look upwind where you want to go, edge, sine the kite, and you'll go there"

If only that worked lol