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keitho
keitho
QLD
79 posts
keitho keitho
QLD, 79 posts
20 Jun 2014 5:59pm
Could anyone give me a run down on a beach take off, as in a jump start do u pull back on the bar at the same time,thanks,gota say lovin this sport
Loftywinds
Loftywinds
QLD
2060 posts
Loftywinds Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
20 Jun 2014 6:06pm
keitho said...

Could anyone give me a run down on a beach take off, as in a jump start do u pull back on the bar at the same time,thanks,gota say lovin this sport


I dared myself to do this and it was not that hard. But you have to ease into it to build confidence.

1. Put your board on an angle of direction you want to take off and as close as possible to the edge of the water. Over time you can get deeper back up the sand, with confidence. Hopefully the wind is nice and strong and cross on-shore.

2. Launch kite etc

3. Put yourself on the board and sit down

4. Now lean back and lift your toes

5. Power dive the kite as per normal (but don't over do it!)

5. Keep leaning back extra and lift your toes to create instant edge

6. Enjoy!!!

Tips: Choose soft dry sand sections as they are less "grippy" on your fins and board. Oh and try and do this to an old board. You will scratch the **** out of it eventually.

There is a cool video of a couple of kooks actually kiting on sand across a river bank and over to the ocean side. Cool ****
keitho
keitho
QLD
79 posts
keitho keitho
QLD, 79 posts
20 Jun 2014 6:13pm
Thanks lofty will give sit down ago! Have you tried a jump start.
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
puppetonastring puppetonastring
WA, 3619 posts
20 Jun 2014 7:07pm
Loftywinds said...

keitho said...

Could anyone give me a run down on a beach take off, as in a jump start do u pull back on the bar at the same time,thanks,gota say lovin this sport



I dared myself to do this and it was not that hard. But you have to ease into it to build confidence.

1. Put your board on an angle of direction you want to take off and as close as possible to the edge of the water. Over time you can get deeper back up the sand, with confidence. Hopefully the wind is nice and strong and cross on-shore.

2. Launch kite etc

3. Put yourself on the board and sit down

4. Now lean back and lift your toes

5. Power dive the kite as per normal (but don't over do it!)

5. Keep leaning back extra and lift your toes to create instant edge

6. Enjoy!!!

Tips: Choose soft dry sand sections as they are less "grippy" on your fins and board. Oh and try and do this to an old board. You will scratch the **** out of it eventually.

There is a cool video of a couple of kooks actually kiting on sand across a river bank and over to the ocean side. Cool ****


And if its Xonshore (as per whats usual & recommended) then you need to add to a few steps bw 5. & 6. ie The steps needed to execute a hard landing.
Basically the answer here is - if you need to ask you shouldnt be thinking about. Dreaming about it? - maybe - but not thinking of trying.You are a long time off the water with broken ankles or knees.
If you are chasing *cool* vid of this stunt try pm'ing Griffin Kites - its a signature move of Chris - the owner. And btw he doesnt do it from arse down position. That = mega gay as well as dangerous.

keitho
keitho
QLD
79 posts
keitho keitho
QLD, 79 posts
21 Jun 2014 9:37am
Wow dash my dreams man, well back in the box with cotton wool to protect me, not!
Trapped
Trapped
NSW
220 posts
Trapped Trapped
NSW, 220 posts
21 Jun 2014 10:54am
puppetonastring said...
Loftywinds said...

keitho said...

Could anyone give me a run down on a beach take off, as in a jump start do u pull back on the bar at the same time,thanks,gota say lovin this sport



I dared myself to do this and it was not that hard. But you have to ease into it to build confidence.

1. Put your board on an angle of direction you want to take off and as close as possible to the edge of the water. Over time you can get deeper back up the sand, with confidence. Hopefully the wind is nice and strong and cross on-shore.

2. Launch kite etc

3. Put yourself on the board and sit down

4. Now lean back and lift your toes

5. Power dive the kite as per normal (but don't over do it!)

5. Keep leaning back extra and lift your toes to create instant edge

6. Enjoy!!!

Tips: Choose soft dry sand sections as they are less "grippy" on your fins and board. Oh and try and do this to an old board. You will scratch the **** out of it eventually.

There is a cool video of a couple of kooks actually kiting on sand across a river bank and over to the ocean side. Cool ****


And if its Xonshore (as per whats usual & recommended) then you need to add to a few steps bw 5. & 6. ie The steps needed to execute a hard landing.
Basically the answer here is - if you need to ask you shouldnt be thinking about. Dreaming about it? - maybe - but not thinking of trying.You are a long time off the water with broken ankles or knees.
If you are chasing *cool* vid of this stunt try pm'ing Griffin Kites - its a signature move of Chris - the owner. And btw he doesnt do it from arse down position. That = mega gay as well as dangerous.




Come on man if he's asking he wants an idea so he doesn't get hurt too bad. Advice is always good.
Keep it friendly ya'll
bazonka
bazonka
9 posts
bazonka bazonka
9 posts
21 Jun 2014 10:10am
Try this

www.iksurfmag.com/issue19/?t=Jumping-Beach-Start-2010-Kitesurfing-Technique&page=79

keitho
keitho
QLD
79 posts
keitho keitho
QLD, 79 posts
21 Jun 2014 1:36pm
Cheers man.
Loftywinds
Loftywinds
QLD
2060 posts
Loftywinds Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
21 Jun 2014 3:48pm
puppetonastring said...



Loftywinds said...




keitho said...

Could anyone give me a run down on a beach take off, as in a jump start do u pull back on the bar at the same time,thanks,gota say lovin this sport






I dared myself to do this and it was not that hard. But you have to ease into it to build confidence.

1. Put your board on an angle of direction you want to take off and as close as possible to the edge of the water. Over time you can get deeper back up the sand, with confidence. Hopefully the wind is nice and strong and cross on-shore.

2. Launch kite etc

3. Put yourself on the board and sit down

4. Now lean back and lift your toes

5. Power dive the kite as per normal (but don't over do it!)

5. Keep leaning back extra and lift your toes to create instant edge

6. Enjoy!!!

Tips: Choose soft dry sand sections as they are less "grippy" on your fins and board. Oh and try and do this to an old board. You will scratch the **** out of it eventually.

There is a cool video of a couple of kooks actually kiting on sand across a river bank and over to the ocean side. Cool ****





And if its Xonshore (as per whats usual & recommended) then you need to add to a few steps bw 5. & 6. ie The steps needed to execute a hard landing.
Basically the answer here is - if you need to ask you shouldnt be thinking about. Dreaming about it? - maybe - but not thinking of trying.You are a long time off the water with broken ankles or knees.
If you are chasing *cool* vid of this stunt try pm'ing Griffin Kites - its a signature move of Chris - the owner. And btw he doesnt do it from arse down position. That = mega gay as well as dangerous.




I can't be bothered arguing.

They're right. Don't listen to me ever. I am full of ****, and don't sue me if you get hurt.
keitho
keitho
QLD
79 posts
keitho keitho
QLD, 79 posts
21 Jun 2014 6:07pm
I have no beef with you lofty it's the other dude,I will listen to good feedback take what I think is right for me yours was fine
Loftywinds
Loftywinds
QLD
2060 posts
Loftywinds Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
22 Jun 2014 8:37am
Here is close to what I've described. BUT. But you must be far more confident than him to attempt it. It's obvious he is a beginner and a dickhead at best. So very risky. He's hooked in too which creates all sorts of possible bad scenarious. And it's a small crowded area. Not recommended.



And here is a more pro way, unhooked, kite mega looped with bindings on the board. This of course requires pro experience ...

Watch from around 3:00. He talks a lot but it's in Russian anyway ...

keitho
keitho
QLD
79 posts
keitho keitho
QLD, 79 posts
22 Jun 2014 9:01am
Yeh lofty saw the first one he wasn't confident on anything he was doing but he was out there,second was exactly what I want thanks.
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
puppetonastring puppetonastring
WA, 3619 posts
23 Jun 2014 9:09pm
keitho said...
Yeh lofty saw the first one he wasn't confident on anything he was doing but he was out there,second was exactly what I want thanks.



Cotton wool from me !
Please Note - the 2nd one that was 'exactly what you wanted' was an offshore beach launch. Good to GO at pretty much any level of experience/skill. AND heaps of fun - no fun police from me on that one - go for it.

Good to hear you are loving it - we all do. Go hard, push the boundaries - for sure - but a few basics may save a whole lot of time OFF the water.
just saying.
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