Hi,

I am having trouble slowing down.

I know in theory i just have to sheet out and edge hard.
However as i try to edge the boards usually starts skipping downwind. Sheeting out does not depower the kite enough.
When this happens i try and bring the kite up to 12 however i usually just have a massive wipe out leaving my board 30m+ upwind.
I am working on my L stance rather than the C.

Any other tips? When i am skipping downwind is there anything i can do?

Thanks very much for the advice.

Cheers
Craig

p.s. I fly a 12 or 9 at Botany NSW. Board is a 132 Jamie Pro. I am 75kg.

I am dealing with the same too fast speed wobbles eventually wipe out and make a huge splash I'll try the above today see how I go

bar out, kite high and drive those heels in. you may be standing up too straight so lean back and let your harness take the pull of the kite.

All of the above – kite low, edge hard slowing your speed and pushing the kite ahead to the edge of the window.

Also try taking your front hand off so you can lean out further giving you more leverage against the kite. You’ll often see people doing this when they’re well or over powered, it’s not a “Look at me I can ride single handed!” but a technique for staying in control.

arse check . ,lean back and drag your ass in the water ,instant hand break....

Hey CraigHHSC
sounds like your body position is making you do a downwind chase where you get faster, faster, faster, and then SMASH!!. Sounds like you have case of the dreaded poo stance!
You need to point the board towards the kite to get going but as soon as you are up you need to start thinking body position.
1- front leg almost straight
2- back leg bent
3- 70% of your weight over your back leg
4- lean back into your harness

This will help you get an upwind body position.

Only when you have your stance dialled in will you be able to edge and control your board speed.

Spend some time looking at the more experienced riders and copy their stance.

Even better set a bar up (two bits of rope and a sawn up wooden brooms handle) connect to a tree in the back yard and practise your body position, you'll look like a knob but tyhe muscle memory will kick in when you get back on the water.

also check out youtube for water start videos and focus on the body position>

If you pick up too much speed and you can't control it lift your board up and slide on your ass. Its called ABS (Ass Braking System). we used to use it in the old days of the C kites when we learnt. At least it keeps the board with you instead of leaving it way upwind

CraigHHSC said...

Hi,

I am having trouble slowing down.

I know in theory i just have to sheet out and edge hard.
However as i try to edge the boards usually starts skipping downwind. Sheeting out does not depower the kite enough.
When this happens i try and bring the kite up to 12 however i usually just have a massive wipe out leaving my board 30m+ upwind.
I am working on my L stance rather than the C.

Any other tips? When i am skipping downwind is there anything i can do?

Thanks very much for the advice.

Cheers
Craig

p.s. I fly a 12 or 9 at Botany NSW. Board is a 132 Jamie Pro. I am 75kg.

Stomp down hard on your trailing leg until your ass hits the water, and push your hips forward.