I've started doing jumps and getting quite confident with landing and a few grabs... So basically I want to get bigger and better air.

I have a 10m Park 2011 and understand it is not massively powerful in (my) jumps (probably my technique) as I don't think I create enough power by utilising the speed of the kite... It may be a simple as being more aggressive and stop being a wuss!lol

When I initiate a jump I bring the kite to 12 and let the bar out (lines go loose) and start to edge and when the kite starts climbing I then pull in the bar to get air - is this the best way or is there something different I should be doing?

Basically I was wondering if anyone can give me some tips or advice on how to really edge and 'pop' into my jumps... with the result of getting some huge air and hang time!!!

Thank you in advance!

Thanks for the tips! I'll try them out and let you know how i get on...

KIT33R said...



Most injuries on the water I personally know of have come from jumps. (knee dislocation, ankle fracture, heel shatter, dislocated femur, dislocated shoulder, fractured ribs, concussion, retinal detatchment, lacerations)

...holly ****, KIT33R, from jumping? ... or do you mean from failed tricks?

Straight jumps are relatively simple once you learn the basics - and they can be learned relatively safely in small increments.
And yes, it's the landing, not the jump that is harder to learn. There is no point learning how to jump 8m high if you can't land a 2m jump - so the landing is definitely the key.

I'm not so sure about ditching the board though - in straight jumps, (and without board-offs), as ditching it wrongly has potential to cause more damage (if you ackwardly land on it) then keeping it on your feet. But I guess all situations are different, so no universal rule applies. If you do ditch for whatever reason, make sure it ends up BEHIND you, not in front or under you.

well going high is all about speed + tension on the kite. First thing you need to learn is to pop good. You will be using that for the lift .
You can have your kite around 11 and practice your load n pop in order to maximise the heght you are going (point downwind the board also for landings). When you master it do it along with moving the kite . That will result in bigger jumps (because you will be loading the kite lines more now)
After you master that add more speed (the pop will be just a swift move then and you need to learn to hold the rail) and faster sending the kite . When you master all add a chop and go higher than ever

Tips if you dont go high but you glide more then you need to pay attention to the board cause you lose the edge. Kite at jump should remain near 12 and you send it for softer landing on you way down (around 2 , 1 meter before the landing)

If you find yourself from the top of the jump hight falling down then focus on directing the kite correct or .. you are flying the kite on the back lines cause you pull the bar with too much power. Try to sheet out a bit . I hope i helped a bit

Bigwavedave said...



...I send my kite from just above the water across the power zone to 2 O'clock...

...hmmm... 2 o'clock is just 30 degrees above the water... are you sure? ...unless you have a very fast kite (and can get it there and back up quickly) this would normally overfly the kite (as you dangle under it) and end up in a crash. Similarly in my experience sending the kite from "just above the water" (as in 9-9.30) would tend to increase the LENGTH of the jump but DECREASE the height - so you end up with a long but lowish jump...I found the best range to be between about 10-10.30 to 1-1.30 max, anything outside of these pulls me sidewise not up...

Ive seen him do it and it is impressive, but at your level try getting the board right first just think load and pop dont use waves thats cheating ( still fun ) and then mix your kite into it and so you know your 10 mtr park jumps great but you need to get the board right first.
Hope this helps
George

DaGodfather said...

Bigwavedave said...



...I send my kite from just above the water across the power zone to 2 O'clock...

...hmmm... 2 o'clock is just 30 degrees above the water... are you sure? ...unless you have a very fast kite (and can get it there and back up quickly) this would normally overfly the kite (as you dangle under it) and end up in a crash. Similarly in my experience sending the kite from "just above the water" (as in 9-9.30) would tend to increase the LENGTH of the jump but DECREASE the height - so you end up with a long but lowish jump...I found the best range to be between about 10-10.30 to 1-1.30 max, anything outside of these pulls me sidewise not up...

Maybe you just need more experience?

9:30 across the window to 2 then up to 12 then a loop. Try it and maybe you'll increase the height, length and hang time of your jumps.

Read this essay by Mr Darren.
Sometimes I spew up now from going too high.
Print this out, take it to the beach and read it every time you come in for a drink. You will be going huge in no time, all you need is a Fast kite and heavy wind:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Newbies-Tips-Tricks/How-to-get-HUGE-AIR/

Grindlestein said...

Thank Guys - all this info is great!

One silly question though, can someone explain exactly what 'pop' is... Is it basically edging realy hard and resisting the kite and then its ready to pull you out the water or is it the above but then jumping with the kite as it pulls????

its better to see



You use the tension from the lines of the kite to get lifted . Although the technique maybe different to each other basic stuff is this. you edge to grant tension to lines then pop to get lifted :)

hehe mix that with moving the kite , a chop ramp , and a bit overpower