turning when jumping

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zork
zork
10 posts
10 posts
27 Jun 2011 10:32pm
hi as soon as i start to take of i start rotating ,when it comes to landing i am alwalws wrong side around .how do one stay straight?
BurkeyBoy
BurkeyBoy
QLD
549 posts
QLD, 549 posts
28 Jun 2011 7:44am
Hi. You probably need to supply more info. How do you send the kite when jumping? What is your speed and edge like? Try really leaning back before take off, this should help with rotating in the air. Start off with smaller jumps and work on your balance and slowly build up to bigger airs.
djdojo
djdojo
VIC
1614 posts
VIC, 1614 posts
28 Jun 2011 5:32pm
Try keeping the bar a little closer in and then pull it towards your lead hip as you're coming in to land.
lebaz
lebaz
NSW
43 posts
NSW, 43 posts
2 Jul 2011 11:58am
the main thing is to lean backwards when you start the jump. that will prevent any unplanned rotation.
Doudou
Doudou
WA
46 posts
WA, 46 posts
15 Jul 2011 3:03am
Also, at first, when you leave the water, keep your legs bended, so you don't get kinetic energy you'd have keeping you legs straight. Then, when you get the thing you'll be able to jump with more style
DrP00b
DrP00b
NSW
55 posts
NSW, 55 posts
15 Jul 2011 11:21am
I used to do this. I was rotating too much when "popping". It was turning my jumps into backrolls. I had to "ollie" a bit straighter.
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
4862 posts
27 Jul 2011 10:33am
yep its all about the release from the water. i had this problem too particularily poping off waves.

When you slice out of the ater your leaning to far back and initiating the rotation. try and keep your upper body static and slice out with your legs.... sorry i can picture it in my head but find it hard to rght down what i mean.
moon waxing
moon waxing
WA
313 posts
WA, 313 posts
27 Jul 2011 11:02pm
When you perform a regular jump as you start to descend you should be pulling on the front hand, directing the kite in front of you.

As well as pulling down on the bar you can also push away or pull towards you to counter act any unwanted body rotation. Although this push or pull is small it is enough to influence your body rotation.
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